Fushimi-ku, Kyoto Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Fushimi 伏見区
Ward of Kyoto
Fushimi Momoyama Castle
Location of Fushimi in Kyoto
Fushimi Location in Japan
Country	Japan
Region	Kinki (Kansai)
Prefecture	Kyoto
First official recorded	473 AD
Fushimi City Settled	May 1, 1929
Merger with Kyoto City	April 1, 1931
Area
• Total	61.66 km² (23.81 sq mi)
Population (October 1, 2020)
• Total	277,858
• Density	4,506.3/km² (11,671.2/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address	681 Higashigumi-chō, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 612-8511

Fushimi (伏見区, Fushimi-ku) is one of the eleven wards in the city of Kyoto, Japan. It's a really interesting place with lots of history and cool spots to visit.

Some famous places in Fushimi include the amazing Fushimi Inari Shrine. It has thousands of bright orange torii gates that line paths up and down a mountain. There's also Fushimi Castle, which was first built by a powerful leader named Toyotomi Hideyoshi. You can see its rebuilt towers and even a special tea-room that used to be covered in gold! Another important spot is the Teradaya, an old inn where a famous samurai, Sakamoto Ryōma, was attacked. The Gokōgu shrine is also here, known for its special stone used in the castle and its incredibly clear water, which is one of Japan's best.

The name Fushimi means "hidden water" or "underground water." This is because the area has always been known for its excellent spring water. This soft water is perfect for making a special kind of sake, which is a Japanese drink. That's why Fushimi became a major center for sake brewing in Kyoto. Today, it's the second biggest sake-producing area in Japan. A famous sake company called Gekkeikan started here.

People in Fushimi
What Fushimi Makes
Learning in Fushimi
Cool Places to See
Famous People from Fushimi
Getting Around Fushimi
- Train Stations
- Roads
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People in Fushimi

Fushimi has been home to many people over the years. Here's how the population has grown:

Historical population
Year	Pop.	±%
1940	92,714	—
1950	105,437	+13.7%
1960	135,293	+28.3%
1970	190,569	+40.9%
1980	257,156	+34.9%
1990	280,276	+9.0%
2000	287,909	+2.7%
2010	284,085	−1.3%
2020	277,858	−2.2%
Source: [1]

What Fushimi Makes

Fushimi is home to several important companies that make different products.

Kyocera: This company makes electronics and special ceramic materials.
Murata Machinery: They produce industrial machines used in factories.
Gekkeikan: A very famous company that makes sake, plum wine, and other traditional Japanese drinks.
Kizakura: Another company known for making sake and even beer.
Shoutoku: This company also specializes in making sake.

Learning in Fushimi

Fushimi has several universities and schools.

Ryukoku University
Kyoto University of Education
Shuchiin University
Kyoto Korean Elementary School (京都朝鮮初級学校)
Kyoto Tachibana High School
- Kyoto Tachibana Senior High School
- Kyoto Tachibana Junior High School

Cool Places to See

Fushimi has many interesting sights and historical spots.

Kyoto Racecourse in 2007

Fushimi Inari Shrine: This is the most important shrine in a huge network of shrines across Japan.
Daigo-ji: A beautiful temple that is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Gekkeikan Ōkura Memorial Hall: A museum where you can learn all about sake brewing.
Fushimi Castle: Also known as Momoyama Castle, it was Toyotomi Hideyoshi's castle. It even gave its name to a period of Japanese history called the Azuchi-Momoyama Period.
Emperor Meiji Tomb: The resting place of a very important Japanese emperor.
Emperor Kanmu Tomb: Another tomb of a Japanese emperor.
Kyoto Racecourse: A place where horse races are held.

Famous People from Fushimi

Many talented people have come from Fushimi.

Haruki Murakami: A famous Japanese writer known for his amazing novels. He was born in Fushimi-ku in 1949.
Keiyo Aomatsu: A Japanese professional baseball player.
Kumi Koda: A popular Japanese singer.
Hideki Okajima: A Japanese professional baseball pitcher.
Kyoto Tachibana Senior High School Marching Band: A well-known marching band.
Kyoto Tachibana Junior High School Marching Band: The junior high school's marching band.