Ted Harinishi: This is one of the oldest bridge in Japan. It is believed to have been constructed for the first time in 646, more than 1,300 years ago
Ted Harinishi: Uji Bridge is one of Japan's oldest bridges
Ted Harinishi: Statue of author Murasaki-Shikibu of the "Tale of Genji" and Uji Bridge - "The Tale of Genji," widely considered the world's first novel, features the river's idyllic bridge
Ted Harinishi: 喜撰橋・宇治川・京都 Kisenbashi bridge, Uji river, Kyoto
Ted Harinishi: Thirteen-Story Pagoda and Kisenbashi bridge at Uji river
Ted Harinishi: Entrance of Kaiseki Cusine restaurant (懐石料理:TraditionalJapanese full course meal) in Kyoto
Ted Harinishi: Japanese Teahouse near Uji river
Ted Harinishi: Uji green tea shop in Kyoto - Gyokuro green tea is grown in the shade and is known for its sweet, savory flavor and top quality green tea
Ted Harinishi: Uji river
Ted Harinishi: Uji river
Ted Harinishi: Egrets on Uji river bank
Ted Harinishi: Uji river
Ted Harinishi: Boats for the tourist at the Uji river
Ted Harinishi: Dancing on the Uji river
Ted Harinishi: A sewer cover in Uji city
Ted Harinishi: 月光下の阿蘇海 ー Moonlight seen while soaking in the open-air hot spring bath at the Amanohashidate hotel. This is a night scene and next photo is a morning scene a day before
Ted Harinishi: Before sunrise while soaking in the open-air bath at the Amanohashidate hotel
Ted Harinishi: Aso-umi Sea at the Amanohashidate hotel
Ted Harinishi: Open-air hot spring bath at night - Amanohashidate Hotel
Ted Harinishi: Before sunrise at Aso-umi Sea, Kyoto
Ted Harinishi: Before sunrise at open-air hot spring bath
Ted Harinishi: The view from a huge dinning room at the hotel
Ted Harinishi: Indoor hot spring bath at amanohashidate hotel
Ted Harinishi: Breakfast is included in the price of your stay. It's a fantastic buffet and all-you-can-eat, many people come for the dishes. Dinner must be reserved in advance as the number is limited
Ted Harinishi: Sunrise seen while soaking in the open-air bath at the Amanohashidate hotel. A cosy three star hotel with 52 rooms (17 Japanese-style rooms with open-air bath), right by the bay. Conveniently located opposite the train station
Ted Harinishi: Early morning view while soaking in an open-air hot spring bath. Amanohashidate hotel faces Aso-umi Sea and is conveniently located directly opposite Amanohashidate rail station
Ted Harinishi: I took early sunrise bath at open-air hot spring bath, very relaxing
Ted Harinishi: I took the bath in the open-air hot spring bath and the indoor bath three times a day, which helped me to relieve the fatigue of my trip
Ted Harinishi: Entrance of hot spring bath at the Amanohashidate hotel
Ted Harinishi: Wake Waves in Miyazu Bay, Kyoto. Sea of Japan in the distance - A maximum depth of 12,276 feet / 3,742 meters