An optical waveguide element having a plurality of surface waveguide portions. A connecting portion for connecting the surface waveguide portions. An output light-outputting waveguide portion connected to the connecting portion each on a dielectric substrate. An output light optical fiber connected to an output end of the output light-outputting waveguide portion. A reinforcing capillary for a connection between the optical waveguide element and the output light optical fiber and a monitoring light receiver. The reinforcing capillary has a hole or groove for supporting the output light optical fiber, a connecting face bonded to an output end face of the substrate, and a terminal surface opposite to the connecting face. The light outputted from the optical waveguide element, therethrough to the outside of the capillary.