Fushimi Sake District

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Fushimi Sake District (伏見) is a historic sake brewing area in southern Kyoto, located along the picturesque Horikawa River. Known for its abundant, soft water from underground springs, the district is home to nearly 40 sake breweries, with Gekkeikan Brewery, founded in 1637, being a notable name. Fushimi, alongside Kobe's Nada District, has been a key sake production hub for centuries. Visitors can tour open breweries, taste exclusive sake, and explore traditional wooden buildings.

The district grew during the Azuchi-Momoyama Period and became a significant sake production site due to its strategic location and water quality. Fushimi also played a role in the Meiji Restoration, with Sakamoto Ryoma staying at the Teradaya Inn nearby, where he survived an assassination attempt. The inn is still open to tourists, offering a glimpse into the area's fascinating history.

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The Fushimi Sake District is just a 5-10 minute walk from Chushojima Station (15 minutes, 280 yen from Kyoto’s Sanjo Station), Fushimi-Momoyama Station (15-20 minutes, 280 yen from Sanjo), or Momoyama Goryomae Station (10-15 minutes, 300 yen from Kyoto Station). You can also walk 15-20 minutes from Momoyama Station (12 minutes, 200 yen from Kyoto Station) on the JR Nara Line.