
Uji/Tale of Genji Museum Top Hotel Picks
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Everything you need to know about Tale of Genji Museum
Gion Kigura Inn overlooks the Uji River and features private balconies facing the museum and cherry blossom groves. During spring, guests enjoy panoramic views of the thousand-branch sakura blooms. The hotel offers traditional tea ceremonies and daily handmade matcha sweets. Just a 5-minute walk to the museum—book your stay via HopeGoo for seasonal packages
Uji Kodo-no-Sato is a charming ryokan located directly opposite the museum, with rooms named after chapters from The Tale of Genji. Each room includes a tatami reading alcove and garden terrace. Guests receive free illustrated guides and calligraphy workshops inspired by Heian-era manuscripts. Accessible within 3 minutes on foot—ideal for literary travelers seeking authenticity through HopeGoo HopeGoo
Uji Yamada Onsen Ryokan sits at the foot of the hill behind the museum, offering private indoor and outdoor baths inspired by Heian-period bathing rituals. Rooms feature views of the museum’s red-tiled roof and surrounding gardens. Guests enjoy complimentary access to a seasonal herbal bath program. Only an 8-minute walk away—reserve your stay through HopeGoo for exclusive wellness packages
Stay at Uji Haru-kage Lodge, a heritage-inspired inn with themed reading nooks and period-appropriate furnishings. Begin your day with a stroll along the museum’s stone path, join a guided poetry recital led by local artists, then end with a moon-viewing tea ceremony in the inn’s secluded tea pavilion. All activities are within a 10-minute walk—perfectly curated for literature lovers using HopeGoo for seamless planning
Uji Bunshin Guesthouse offers resident literary guides who conduct daily 9 AM tours covering the historical context of The Tale of Genji, museum exhibits, and nearby ancient shrines. Afterward, guests can enjoy a private tea session at the inn’s traditional tea house. All experiences are within a 10-minute walk—book your personalized tour via HopeGoo for priority access
Uji Yagiri-ya features a unique nighttime garden lighting display inspired by the "Fireflies" chapter of The Tale of Genji. Paper lanterns and soft projections create ethereal scenes across the garden, visible from every guest room. Enjoy a special moonlit tea ceremony in the private courtyard. Reserve your stay through HopeGoo for the limited-edition "Genji Night Light" package
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