[Kyoto] The setting of the Tale of Genji

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