Fushimi-ku

Located in the southern part of Kyoto, Fushimi extends across valleys and hills, containing multiple waterways and traditional Japanese architecture.

The district gained prominence in 1931 when it became an official ward of Kyoto, evolving from a riverside trading post into a major sake production center.

The district maintains numerous sake breweries that produce beverages using natural spring water flowing beneath the local soil.

Visitors can reach Fushimi through multiple train lines, including JR West Nara Line and Keihan Electric Railway, connecting the ward to central Kyoto.

The water sources of Fushimi contain specific mineral compositions that create distinct characteristics in locally produced sake.

Location: Kyoto

Inception: April 1, 1931

Shares border with: Yamashina-ku, Southern District, Higashiyama-ku, Uji, Yawata, Muko, Nagaokakyo, Oyamazaki, Kumiyama, Otsu

Website: https://city.kyoto.lg.jp/fushimi

GPS coordinates: 34.93556,135.76139

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:23