Top notch: The Tale of Genji

Saga Arashiyama Museum of Arts and Culture

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Saga Arashiyama is one of Japan's leading tourist destinations with deep connections to "Take of Genji," the oldest existing long novel written in the mid-Heian period. In the vicinity of the museum, there is said to be the residence of Akashi, a consort of the main character Hikaru Genji, and the princess born between them. Additionally, within walking distance, you can find the mountain villa site of Minamoto no Toru, believed to be the model for Hikaru Genji, called Seiryo-ji Temple, the Nomiya Shrine that Hikaru Genji visited secretly to meet Rokujo no Miyasudokoro, and Daikaku-ji Temple, said to have been built by Hikaru Genji on the north side of the hall.

In this exhibition, spanning over a millennium, we introduce Japanese paintings inspired by the still-beloved "Tale of Genji," with explanations of each scene.

First Period: January 18 (Thursday) to March 4 (Monday)
Second Period: March 6 (Wednesday) to April 7 (Sunday)

Schedule

Jan 18 (Thu) 2024-Apr 7 (Sun) 2024

Opening Hours Information

Hours	10:00-17:00 Until 15:00 on February 17.
Closed	Closed on February 18 and March 5.

Fee

Adults and University Student ¥1000, High School Students ¥600, Junior High and Elementary School Students ¥400, Persons with Disability Certificates + 1 Companion ¥600.

Website

https://www.samac.jp/exhibition/detail.php?id=30

Venue

Saga Arashiyama Museum of Arts and Culture
https://www.samac.jp/en/

Location

11 Susukino Baba-cho, Sagatenryuji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 616-8385

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Access

5 minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Randen Arashiyama line, 13 minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Hankyu line, 14 minute walk from Saga-Arashiyama Station on the JR Sanin Main line (Sagano line).

Phone

075-882-1111

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