Fushimi, Nagoya Explained

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

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

Notes and References

  1. https://fushimi-underground-mall.nagoya/
  2. Web site: 名古屋市:【まちなみデザイン20選】長者町繊維街(観光・イベント情報).
  3. News: 長者町繊維問屋街 | 【公式】名古屋市観光情報「名古屋コンシェルジュ」. 名古屋コンシェルジュ .