Fushimi, Nagoya

Fushimi (伏見) is an area located in Nishiki, Naka-ku, Nagoya, central Japan.

Street view of Hirokoji-dori Street from Hirokoji-Fushimi Crossroads (east)

History

It was originally called Fushimi-chō (伏見町), which was abolished as an official administrative unit in 1966. Located next to it to the west is Funairi-chō.

The nearest station is Fushimi Station on the Nagoya Municipal Subway. The Fushimi Underground Shopping Street extends along the railway line from the ticket gate.[1]

Fukuromachi-dori (長者町繊維街) at the northern part of the station was bustling with textile stores after the war.[2] Today, there are shops selling textiles, clothing, and miscellaneous goods, as well as interior shops and cafes.[3]

The area around the station is a financial and office district. There are also theatres, museums, and science museums.

Main points

Traffic

Entrance No.1 of Fushimi subway station
  • Fushimi Station (Nagoya) serviced by the Nagoya Municipal Subway Higashiyama Line / Tsurumai Line
  • "Hirokoji Fushimi" stop Nagoya Municipal Bus
  • Fushimi-dōri (National Route 19 and National Route 22)
  • Nishiki-dōri
  • Hirokoji Street (Aichi Prefectural Road No. 60 Nagoya Nagakutede Line)

References

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