[2025 Uji Attraction] Travel Guide for Statue of Murasaki Shikibu (Updated Jul)

Kansai Travel Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture It is recommended that you come and take a walk Even the train seats are matcha colored. The whole street is filled with matcha specialty shops Every shop is antique There's actually a Starbucks here too Of course it’s also a matcha theme store After visiting Matcha Street Just walk a little further and you'll be there. Japan’s famous Byodo-in Temple There is also a museum inside beautiful scenery It makes people feel relaxed and refreshed after walking around I just sigh that there is not enough time. How I wish I could stay a few more days

#Japan Attractions #OverseasTravel #Japan Travel A must-visit attraction in Uji City, Japan🇯🇵 is the purple-style statue on the banks of the Uji Bridge. Murasaki Shikibu is a female writer of Japan's Heian period📚, the well-known novel "Genji Monogatari" is written by her, and the book has repeatedly used Uji City as the background of the story, and mentioned the Uji Bridge, so now she made a statue of her near the bridge🗿 as a commemoration, very meaningful🌟 If you come to Uji Bridge🌉, you must come and visit👍🏻 Purple Shikibu portrait 📍Renge-5-2 Uji, Kyoto 611-0021, Japan

#summervacay If Kyoto is poetry, then Uji is the quiet pause between the lines. And at the heart of it all flows the Uji River — wide, graceful, and deeply calming. No rush. No crowds. Just the sound of water and time passing gently. 🏞️ Why You Should Go: Scenic riverside walks with willow trees, stone bridges & tea shops Cultural views: you can spot the golden roof of Byodoin Temple through the trees Wooden boats floating past like a floating haiku 🚣 In spring? Sakura petals drift on the river like confetti In summer? Cormorant fishing (Ukai) happens at night — ancient, mesmerizing 🍵 Bonus Experience: Uji is the birthplace of matcha — sip the real thing by the riverside Try a matcha ice cream! This is not a place for checking off a list. This is a place for breathing, being, and becoming still. #UjiRiver #KyotoHiddenGems #SlowTravelJapan #MatchaOrigin #ByodoinViews #JapaneseAesthetic #PeacefulPlaces #NatureAndCulture #SakuraSeason #WanderJapan

The ancient capital and famous city are super upright. From Osaka/Kyoto 🚌, travel through the thousand-year rhyme and experience the essence of Kansai culture! Recommended to travel with a group, save time and convenient, professional explanation + seamless connection 👇 ⛩️**Kyoto Chapter**⛩️ ** Fushimi Inari Taisha ** Fushimi Inari Taisha ➤ The headquarters of Japan's 40,000 Inari Shrines, the vermilion "Chibon Torii" meandering into a tunnel🦊 ➤ Recommended photo spots: Osha Shrine, halfway up the mountain overlooking Kyoto’s Chibon Torii 🦌**Nara Chapter**🦌 **Nara Park** Nara Park ➤ Intimate interaction with thousands of wild deer🦌, buy deer senbei (beware of greedy deer!) **Todaiji Temple**Todaiji Temple ➤ The world's largest wooden building, 15 meters high bronze Buddha shocking 🙏 🎐 *Tips: Deer gather at Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Todaiji Ticket 600 yen* 🍵**Uji Chapter**🍵 **Equality Court Phoenix Hall** Equality Court ➤ The national treasure building on the 10 yen coin is reflected in the pool like a phoenix spreading its wings🌿 **Equality Court Table Appendix** Equality Court Table Appendix ➤ Matcha lover’s paradise! Must-try: Nakamura Fujiyoshi Matcha Ice Cream / Tsujiri Tea House Fern Cake 🍡 ** Along the Uji River ** Uji Bridge ➤ Stroll next to the statue of the Purple Shikibu, spring cherry blossoms and autumn maples reflect the flowing water🌊, and overlook the purple-shikibu statue on the bridge ✨**Advantages of group tours**✨ ✅ Osaka/Kyoto collection departure, no need to change trains ✅ Chinese and English guide explains shrine etiquette, historical allusions ✅ Compact itinerary covering three places, free activities + fixed point collection super efficient 📅 **Reference itinerary** 8:00 Osaka/9:00 Kyoto → Nara Park + Todaiji Temple → Byodo-in + Omotesando → Ujigawa Walk → Purple Shikibu Statue → Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine → Chibon Torii → Return 💡**Pre-trip reminder** ▪️ Have cash ready (some shops accept cash only) ▪️ Wear comfortable sneakers (20,000+ steps throughout the day) ▪️ The tour does not include meals, you can bring your own snacks

#0 Yen Travel Statue of Murasaki Shikibu Address: 5-2 Ujirenge, Uji, Kyoto 611-0021 ----------------- The charm of the statue of Murasaki Shikibu is that it is like the entrance to a timeless story, inviting us into the elegant world of the Heian period! The first thing that catches your eye is the gracefulness of its appearance. From its quietly standing figure, you can feel its modest intelligence and hidden passion. It seems to give a glimpse of the rich talent that created the magnificent story of "The Tale of Genji". And don't miss the attention to detail in its design. The softness of the folds of her robes, the flow of her hair, the delicate expression of her fingers...all of these are treasures that convey the aesthetic sense of women in the Heian period to the present day. It makes you feel the reality, as if Murasaki Shikibu really lives and breathes there. Furthermore, when you learn the story behind the statue, its charm deepens even more. The breathing of the characters in The Tale of Genji, the glamour of the aristocratic society of the time, and the complexity of human relationships. When we look at the statue while imagining these things, it is amazing how it changes from a mere historical figure into something that speaks to our own hearts. One of the attractions of the statue is that, in some places, you can see it against the backdrop of nature in each season. Her figure becomes even more charming in the beautiful scenery of cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in autumn, giving us a quiet emotion. The statue of Murasaki Shikibu is not just a stone statue. It is a symbol of a story that has been passed down for over a thousand years, and it is such a fascinating presence that it makes us feel the romance of history. Please go and see it for yourself. I'm sure you will discover something new!

| One-Day Kyoto Uji Tour Guide, Save This Now. "While others are still checking their transit card balance, you've already taken 108 stunning photos at Kiyomizu Temple using the tour leader's secret techniques!" "Not all matcha is Uji matcha—the green tea here is so concentrated it can awaken memories from your past life" "Be greedy for a day filled with culture & food, and your photo-editing fingers will move faster than everyone else's on the evening return trip" Meeting point at Osaka/Kyoto Station → Professional licensed vehicle guaranteed all day~ No need to check maps, no crowded trains, step off the vehicle and start taking amazing photos, hop back on for a nice nap—truly a "just show up" itinerary! 📸 Pack all the Instagram-worthy spots in one go! ✔️ Kinkaku-ji | The dazzling "Golden Castle" reflected in Mirror Pond looks like a dream—every casual shot is worthy of being your social media cover photo! ✔️ Kiyomizu-dera & Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka | Put on a kimono + wooden clogs and walk along the century-old stone steps—instant atmosphere maxed out, capturing "time-traveling girl" photo vibes! ✔️ Yasaka Koshindo | Hang a colorful wish ball for safety and to ward off misfortune! The colorful ball wall is super photogenic—both cuteness and photo quality off the charts! 🎎 Cultural immersion in progress 🔹 Kiyomizu Stage | Stand on Kyoto's most famous suspended wooden platform with unbeatable views. 🔹 Phoenix Hall at Byodoin Temple | See the actual building from the 10-yen coin right before your eyes! The reflection in the pond is unreal—healing for both eyes and soul. 🔹 Murasaki Shikibu Statue | The literary master's spirit still lingers in Uji! Pay tribute face-to-face with the author of "The Tale of Genji"—instantly awakening your literary DNA. 🍃 Uji Food Adventure Time! Rush to Byodoin Omotesando, where century-old matcha shops are worth the wait 🍵 → Matcha ice cream + tea dango—impossible to stop after just one bite → Sit by the Uji River and sip freshly ground matcha—even the breeze carries the scent of tea, truly the perfect place to experience "green tea freedom"! 📅 No need for planning, no need to hesitate, just follow along! 📸 Take photos until your hands get tired, eat until you're satisfied, max out your cultural experience—check off Kyoto and Uji's essential spots in one day, easily capturing both hidden gems and popular attractions for your Trip Moments! If you're also interested in Kyoto Uji attractions, you can inquire about the tour below

Uji is the city in Kyoto prefecture. This town is well-known with matcha. Matcha here is so so so good. No one should miss it. The place you should go 1. Byodoin Temple - the world heritage in Japan from Unesco 2. Byodoin Omotesando - the road which fill with matcha food such as matcha ice-cream, matcha takoyami along both sides of the road 3. Uji bridge - so beautiful bridge 4. Statue of Murasaki Shikibu : she was the famous writer for novel 'Tale of Genj' The shop and restaurant you shouldn't miss: - Nakamura Tokichi - Iwai : matcha soba - Matcha republic : matcha latte - Tsuen : matcha soba How to go: JR Uji (JR Nara Line) 1 From Kyoto or Nara station : take JR Nara Line to JR Uji starion 2 From Chushojima station : take train Keihan-Uji Line to Keihan Uji station #travel #couplestrip #staycation #naturalwonders #thingstodo #seascapes #familytravel #museums #myitinerary #citydaytours #afternoonteatime #localfood #japan #uji #temple #matcha #greentealatte #kyoto

There is a stone statue of Murasaki Shikibu, a female literary figure, at the foot of the Uji River. She is also famous as the author of "The Tale of Genji" (54 chapters in total), and Uji is also the setting for "The Tale of Genji, Chapter 10 of Uji." The story symbolizes elegant and glamorous aristocratic culture, but if Murasaki Shikibu's own circumstances are contained in the story, it will make you feel complicated. This is a recommended Uji tourist spot for those who learned about the Tale of Genji at Asaki Yumemishi. [Name] Statue of Murasaki Shikibu [Location] 5-2 Uji Renge, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture [Access] About 3 minutes walk from "Uji Station" on the Keihan Uji Line [Other] Free time to stroll Visit date: May 2024 #Sakura2024 #Kyoto #Kyoto sightseeing #Uji #The Tale of Genji #Uji River #Murasaki Shikibu

Uji is a popular tourist spot where you can experience the setting of "The Tale of Genji," which will be the subject of the NHK Taiga drama in 2024. You can get to Uji in about 30 minutes by train from JR Kyoto Station. In 2003, a statue of Murasaki Shikibu, the author, was installed at "Yumeukibashi Square." It is one of the popular photo spots where you can take photos with Uji Bridge. Facility name: Statue of Murasaki Shikibu Address: 5-2 Ujirenge, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture Opening hours: 24 hours Access: ・About 10 minutes walk from JR Uji Station ・About 5 minutes walk from Keihan Uji Station #Sakura2024 #DomesticTravel #Japan #SoloTravel #GirlsTrip #CoupleTrip #Kyoto #KyotoSightseeing #KyotoTrip #Uji #TheTaleofGenji