Fushimi-ku, Administrative ward in Kyoto, Japan
Fushimi is an administrative ward in southern Kyoto, stretching across valleys and gentle rises with waterways and timber dwellings. Streets wind past low warehouses with white walls and dark wooden beams lining the canals.
The area served for centuries as a riverside trading post before becoming an official ward in 1931. Proximity to underground springs favored the growth of breweries that continue to shape the local scene today.
The ward takes its name from the expression for water that lies hidden beneath the surface, shaping brewing traditions over the centuries. Narrow lanes between timber buildings still display cedar spheres hanging at doorways, signaling freshly brewed batches inside.
Several train lines connect the ward to central Kyoto, including the Nara Line and a private railway company. Paths between brewery districts are flat and suitable for longer walks, especially during spring and autumn.
Beneath the streets run natural water veins whose mineral content gives locally made drinks a particular taste. Some breweries open their cellars to visitors, where you sense the cool air and the scent of fermenting rice.
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