Since ancient times, Uji has been a vital crossroads, connecting regions by both land and water. During the Heian period, it became renowned as the setting of the Uji Jujo Chapters of The Tale of Genji, and as a scenic retreat where aristocrats built their villas.Yet Uji has also long been shadowed by conflict. It was a battleground where rival warriors fought for power.

This exhibition features exhibits rerated to samura and Uji, as well as samurai and tea.

Exhibition period: Sep. 29th (Tue.) – Dec. 13th (Sun.), 2026 *Open every day during the exhibition period.

Venue: Byodoin Museum Hoshokan (116 Uji Renge, Uji City, Kyoto)

Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Byodoin Museum Hoshokan)

Admission: Admission fee for Byodoin Temple is required

Adults: 700 yen, Junior High and High School Students: 400 yen, Elementary School Students: 300 yen

Sponsored by: Byodoin Temple

Maeda Gen'i Kinzei:The Prohabition from Maeda Gen'i reprisentative of Toyotomi Hideyoshi to Byodo-in

The kettle using tea ceremony with "Byodo-in" inscription

A letter from Kobori Enshu, a famous tea master and also samurai