A method of manufacturing directional coupler includes forming a first
waveguide over a substrate, forming a separate section on respective ends
of the first waveguide, and forming a second waveguide stacked over the
first waveguide, wherein the first waveguide and the second waveguide are
patterned by ink-jet process. The first waveguide and the second
waveguide may be formed so as to overlap each other. The method may
further include forming a projecting portion on the substrate, wherein
the first waveguide being formed on the projection portion.