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Free cancellation available
Price is RM 27 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 55m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Step out of the glittering imperial court of Kyoto and into the misty, melancholic world of Uji. On this immersive walking tour, you will trace the footsteps of the world's first novel, 'The Tale of Genji'. Discover a 1,000-year-old tragic love triangle, uncover the dark legends of bridge demons, and learn to see the world through the beautiful, heartbreaking lens of 'mono no aware'—the pathos of things. Let the rushing waters of the Uji River guide you through a story where romance, betrayal, and spiritual awakening collide.

    • A 1.3 km self-guided tour with 4 stops over 55 min
    • Ideal for travelers interested in History & Memory and Art, Design & Aesthetics
    • Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Activity location

  • Uji Bridge
    • Otsukata
    • 611-0021, Uji, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Uji Bridge
    • Otsukata
    • 611-0021, Uji, Kyoto, Japan

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Podcast Tour Uji: The Tale of Genji's Tragic Final Chapters in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 55 minutes55m
    55m
  • Opening hours: Sat 0:00-23:59
  • English
Price details
RM 27.09 x 2 AdultsRM 54.18
Total
Price is RM 54.18

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Inclusions
    Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Precise navigation between the stops
  • Inclusions
    Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Uji Bridge

  • 10m
The ancient gateway to Uji, introducing the misty setting and the melancholic tone of the final Genji chapters.

The Tale of Genji Museum

  • 10m
An immersive museum providing visual and historical context on Heian court culture, incense, and the Uji Jujo narrative.

Asagiri Bridge

  • 10m
A striking vermilion bridge symbolizing the crossing between worlds, featuring a monument of the tale’s tragic love triangle.

Prefectural Uji Park

  • 10m
The emotional climax of the tour, marking the symbolic spot on the riverbank where the tragic heroine Ukifune contemplated throwing herself into the river.

Location

Activity location

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    Uji Bridge
    • Otsukata
    • 611-0021, Uji, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Uji Bridge
    • Otsukata
    • 611-0021, Uji, Kyoto, Japan

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