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Uji Bridge

landmark

Uji Bridge

宇治橋

4.4Est. 90Uji, Kansai

Overview

One of Japan's oldest bridges with 1,300-year history, featured in The Tale of Genji, connecting to Uji Shrine.

The area around Uji Bridge is a nexus for great stories of Japan's past, both historical and fictional. Scenes from the literary classic, Tale of Genji, as well as real life episodes in the history of Japanese tea intertwine to form a rich cultural background.

Practical info

Japanese name
宇治橋
Nearest station
Uji Station (Keihan) (2 min walk)
Payment
Cards accepted
Reservations
not required
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