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  • Uji Bridge

  • The Uji Bridge is one of the main three ancient bridges in Japan.
  • 1 Uji, Higashiuchi, Uji City
  • Keihan Rlwy : Uji Station.
    JR Rlwy : Uji Station -walk 5 min
Uji Bridge

The Uji Bridge is one of the main three ancient bridges in Japan.
Another is Yamazaki Bridge, and a Seta Bridge.
The Uji Bridge is said to have been constructed in 646 at the first time.
This Bridge is a symbol of Uji.
It appears in ancient literature.
It is "Kokinwaka-shu" and "The Tale of Genji", etc.
Frequently this bridge has been damaged by floods and wars.
The present bridge was constructed in March, 1993.


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