Early Spring at Fushimi Canal

Old sake warehouses reflected in calm water

By Cathy Cawood

Community writer

Gekkeikan sake warehouse stands on the bank of the canal

Traditional style buildings contrast with modern high rise buildings on opposite sides of the canal

It's a pleasant place to take a stroll or walk the dog

Boats on the canal will soon be giving tourists rides under the cherry blossoms

The still water of the canal makes beautiful reflections

Weeping willow branches with tiny new leaves were blowing in the breeze

This section of the canal network in Fushimi was once used to move barrels of sake destined for Kyoto or Osaka. The striking Gekkeikan sake brewery stands on the canal banks, and there are boats that will take tourists for a ride along the canal. Chokenji Temple, Teradaya Inn and Kizukura Kappa Museum are nearby. The canal is especially beautiful when the cherry trees are blooming along the banks.

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Lester Goh 11 years ago

Interesting what age has done to the building exteriors. The weathered (is that wood!) facade of the warehouse really gives it a flavourful touch, as if advertising silently: "we make really good sake, and we've been making them for a looong looong time~"

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Lester Goh 11 years ago

Charcoal treatment? Thats interesting. Does the treatment compromise the integrity of the structure? Hmm, well it sounds cheap to do and very visually appealling. I need to go check it out

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