Uji Bridge 宇治橋 uji-bashi
wooden bridge (+ reinforced concrete) / Holzbrücke (+ Stahlbeton)
Uji river / Uji City – completed 646 / 1996
Uji-bashi – Japanese Bridge | Hartmut Pohling
The bridge in the town of Uji, south of Kyôto is considered as one of the oldest bridges in Japan (originally built in 646) and was the scene of famous historical events, such as the “First Battle of Uji” in 1180, which marked the start of the “Genpei War”.
