Uji Bridge (Uji-bashi)

Spanning the tranquil Uji River, Uji-bashi Bridge occupies a site steeped in legend and history. Originally constructed in 646, this Heian-period structure has been a muse for Japanese literature and art, prominently featured in The Tale of Genji, a seminal work often regarded as the world’s first novel. The current bridge, rebuilt in 1996, retains the essence of its historical predecessor. Visitors can walk across the bridge, immersing themselves in the serene landscape that has inspired countless artists and writers over the centuries.