Kyoto

Early Spring at Fushimi Canal

Old sake warehouses reflected in calm water

Cathy Cawood Aug 14, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>Gekkeikan sake warehouse stands on the bank of the canal  </p>

<p>Traditional style buildings contrast with modern high rise buildings on opposite sides of the canal</p>

<p>It's a pleasant place to take a stroll or walk the dog</p>

<p>Boats on the canal will soon be giving tourists rides under the cherry blossoms</p>

<p>Pink plum blossom growing on the bank</p>

<p>The still water of the canal makes beautiful reflections</p>

<p>Boats moored between the cherry trees</p>

<p>Weeping willow branches with tiny new leaves were blowing in the breeze</p>

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.

Cathy Cawood @cathy.cawood

I came to Japan in 2003 to teach English. I lived in Shiga prefecture for 1 year, and it still holds a special place in my heart. I lived in Kyoto for 9 years, then moved to Machida, Tokyo in 2014 after meeting my Japanese partner. I love to take photos, and my Japan in Pictures Facebook page ha...