大感動！坂本竜馬ゆかりの伏見で隠れ家酒場を発見。
[Music] This is one of Japan’s three major sake-producing regions, where Sakamoto Ryoma roamed during the turbulent end of the Edo period . We’ll sample local sake and beer in this sacred sake region. There was a plethora of delicious sake. I’ll also introduce some hidden local bars that I don’t really want to tell you about. Fushimi, Kyoto, is a wonderful town. Hello, I’m Retro Boy. My day trip to Fushimi begins at Nakashojima Station on the Keihan Line. This area is home to many Showa-era retro, down-to-earth shopping districts. Just by looking at its influence, you can see the appeal of this town. Yes, it’s sake brewing and the history of the end of the Edo period. Sakamoto Ryoma and the Battle of Toba-Fushimi during the Boshin War are well-known. This time, we’ll sample local sake and beer while touring historical sites. Near the station, there was the site of the Retrona Battle. This is Shinchiyu, a bathhouse that was also used as a filming location for the movie. The bathhouse is also super retro. It’s still in operation. There were nostalgic old photos of the area around Nakashojima Station on display. A direct sale of period costumes. This shop is very Kyoto-esque. Turn right here and head toward Sakakura, Sengoku and Tsukikan. This thicket of forest is the ancient temple of Chokenji. It’s a Daigoji branch of the Shingon sect, and Benzaiten is its principal deity. As you’d expect from Fushimi, a sake barrel was displayed at the main gate. In front of the temple is the dock for the Jikkokubune boats . This waterway connects to the Uji River, offering a magnificent view. The Jikkokubune boats float on the waterway. Spring and autumn are the best seasons for the Jikkokubune boats. The cherry blossom season in spring is especially spectacular. The boats slowly sail under the arches of cherry blossoms that span the waterway. This must be one of Japan’s top ten cherry blossom views. On the opposite bank of the waterway is the Gekkeikan sake brewery. It’s also picturesque. [Music] What do you think of this view? [Music] Gekkeikan is one of Japan’s largest sake breweries. It’s a magnificent sake brewery. Currently, this sake brewery has been turned into an amusement facility related to sake called the Gekkeikan Okura Memorial Museum. Just walking along this canal is enough to immerse yourself in the retro atmosphere. It’s also a great spot for taking photos. This spot is less than a 10-minute walk from Nakashojima Station. It’s a must-visit when you visit Fushimi. Now, cross the canal and head to the front of the Gekkeikan Okura Memorial Museum. This is the front of the museum. Gekkeikan was founded in 1637, the 14th year of the Kan’ei era during the Edo period. It’s an impressively long-established establishment, spanning nearly 400 years. Materials related to sake brewing and the history of Gekkeikan are on display. Admission is 600 yen , and at the end of the tour, you can sample three types of sake from the 10 varieties available each season . There’s also a souvenir shop inside the museum. While tours are available on the day, it’s best to make a reservation in advance, as admission may be restricted if it’s crowded. Unfortunately, video recording is prohibited inside the museum, so I can’t show you around. The tour lasts just under an hour. This is a place where you can get a firsthand feel for the sake brewing process, so it’s definitely worth stopping by if you’re in Fushimi. There’s a parking lot, so you can go by car, but you won’t be able to sample anything if you go by car. It’s not too far from Nakashojima Station, so it’s best to take the train. The area around the Okura Memorial Museum is lined with many historic buildings. This is Fushimi Yume Hyakushu, a liquor store run by Gekkeikan. Unfortunately, it was a holiday when I visited. Near the Gekkeikan brewery is the Kizakura Sake Brewery. Kizakura is a sake company that became famous through its kappa TV commercials, but now it’s also famous for its craft beer. Next to it is a restaurant called Kizakura Kappa Country, which serves freshly brewed draft beer. It’s right at the back. You definitely have to go. Here, at the back. This is the Kizakura brewery. The restaurant faces it. The Kizakura name definitely gets your stomach going. Speaking of Kizakura, kappa comes to mind. Kappa Country has a shop just inside the entrance. In addition to their main selection of sake and craft beer, they also have many other products. There were souvenir snacks, sake figurines, and sake cups . If you’re on a sightseeing trip, this is a great place to pick up some souvenirs. They also make whiskey. As expected, Ji Beer had a wide variety. The shop, restaurant, and museum are collectively called Kappa Country. The restaurant is called Kizakura Sakaba. I ordered the famous Toki Beer tasting set. From left to right: Kölsch, Alt, and Kura no Kaori. In addition to beer, they also offer a sake tasting set. I started with Kura no Kaori. [Music] Delicious. I ordered a mixed fry set meal to go with the food and beer. It was a local Kizakura beer, now a famous Kyoto beer brand. It was delicious. I visited Teradaya, the site of the turbulent end of the Edo period. This is famous as the site where Sakamoto Ryoma was attacked by the Fushimi Magistrate’s Office, but another major incident also occurred here. In April 1862, young pro-imperial patriots from the Satsuma domain plotted the assassination of important members of the shogunate at Teradaya. Upon learning of the incident, Shimazu Hisamitsu, the feudal lord’s father, sent nine samurai to persuade the Satsuma samurai to stop the violent act. However, they refused to be persuaded, and a sword fight broke out between the Satsuma samurai, resulting in the deaths of six. This incident symbolized the conflict between the Imperial-Shogunate coalition and the radical faction of the time. The incident occurred at Fushimi Port, located near Teradaya. Although it was a port, it was actually a river port connecting the Uji River and the Yodo River. At the time, Teradaya was a boathouse patronized by the Satsuma domain. Three years and eight months after the Teradaya Incident, in January 1866, shogunate officials attacked Sakamoto Ryoma, who was staying at Teradaya. Both men were seriously injured , but they fought back with pistols and, with the help of Oryo, escaped to a nearby lumber wholesaler. They were rescued by Satsuma samurai who rushed to the scene upon hearing the news, and were protected in the Satsuma domain residence, surviving. At this time, Ryoma had already played a key role in establishing the Satsuma-Choshu Alliance. At the recommendation of Saigo Takamori, Ryoma went to Satsuma for medical treatment, accompanied by Oryo. He is said to have been Japan’s first honeymoon. He was an extraordinary man, both in his personal and professional life. He was a lone wolf who carved out Japan’s future without any significant backing. It’s hard to imagine anyone surpassing Ryoma. This is a quaint shopping street named after Ryoma. It’s located near Teradaya. It’s home to many long-established shops and restaurants. This is Ryoma-dori Shopping Street. This shopping street has a long history, said to have been established approximately 300 years ago. It once nearly fell into decline, but since 2010, a succession of restaurants have opened in place of previously closed stores, turning it into a gourmet street that attracts both local residents and tourists. [Music] It’s now bustling at night, with the lanterns apparently creating a special atmosphere. That makes it a town worth visiting at night and bar-hopping. Next, I’ll visit at night. At the end of this shopping street, there’s a popular bar that opens from daytime. Here it is. Fushimi Sakagura Koji is a place where you can mainly drink sake. There are nine different restaurants, including sushi, kushika, and teppanyaki, and each offers delivery. I wanted to try sake, so I took a seat at the sake brewery counter at the entrance. They serve sake from 18 breweries in Fushimi. Kyoto has a toast ordinance. The first drink must be sake, by law. You can’t break the law, right? They also had a selection of appetizers specifically for sake. I came here specifically for the 18-drink sake set. It was a treasure box of sake. The visuals are sure to knock out any sake lover. The appetizers are the classic dried fish. You grill the dried fish yourself over charcoal and eat it. There was a wide selection of delicious dishes, including dried squid and ray fin. Nigori sake! It was delicious. [Music] Ray fin is delicious, after all. It’s the true joy of sake. In the old days, we often grilled it on the stove and ate it. [Music] The dried fish at this store was really delicious. The saltiness and umami of the dried fish go perfectly with the umami of the sake. Ah, sake is the best. Fushimi Sakagura Koji. It’s the perfect place to learn about Fushimi sake. The current bar is connected to Nayamachi Shopping Street. This shopping street leads to Ryoma-dori Shopping Street and Otesuji Shopping Street. [Music] This shopping street has a great Showa retro atmosphere. It’s an alley that’s perfect for Instagram. It’s on the shopping street side of Fushimi Sakagura Koji. It’s a down-to-earth shopping street with a fishmonger and a fresh bakery. I found it. It’s a Showa retro coffee shop called Milk Blossom. The interior is just like the exterior. It was Showa retro. It was very relaxing. [Music] As I was strolling around the retro shopping street, the sun went down. I strolled through Ote-suji Shopping Street and arrived at Setsumi Momoyama Station. This area has also taken on a Kyoto-esque atmosphere. [Music] [Music] I ventured off the shopping street to look for a restaurant with a nice atmosphere. I found one with a great atmosphere. Sumizumi, a home-style restaurant. When I think of home-style cuisine in Kyoto, I think of Chizuru Ohara. It’s always a little nerve-wracking when you enter a new restaurant. But this restaurant quickly put me at ease. The restaurant had a delicious selection of sake, giving it a Kyoto feel. They said they don’t stock Fushimi sake because they can’t get my favorite. However, the sake they do stock is Juyondai, Ikinomi, and AKABU. They had sake that’s said to be the best in Japan. The prices were reasonable, too. I could really feel the owner’s passion. I’m a big drinker, so I go to a lot of restaurants, but places like this are rare. I’ve decided to visit this place every time I go to Kyoto. Finding a great restaurant in a new place is one of the joys of traveling. Fushimi in Kyoto was a great town. It’s a nice tourist spot where you can really experience the best of Kyoto. In Osaka, it’s a great place to go for a night out drinking before heading home. I’ll definitely be stopping by again. Let’s go, everyone.
大阪から日帰りで行ける京都伏見の“呑
み歩き旅”！坂本竜馬ゆかりの寺田屋や
竜馬通り商店街を巡りながら、黄桜カッ
パカントリー・伏水酒蔵小路で地酒＆
地ビールを堪能。レトロな商店街と喫
茶店、そして日本酒の最高峰山形の酒
14代が飲める家庭料理店で締めくくる
幕末ロマンと酒の魅力が詰まった一日
です。
尚、坂本竜馬の漢字ですが、司馬遼太
郎の大ファンなので龍ではなく竜の字
を使わせてもらいました！
目次
0:00 オープニング
0:36 中書島駅駅前
1:47 長建寺
2:03 十石船
2:42 月桂冠酒蔵
4:01 月桂冠大倉記念館
5:27 大倉記念館周辺
6:17 黄桜カッパカントリー
9:24 黄桜酒場
8:13 寺田屋
9:57 竜馬通り商店街
11:05 伏水酒蔵小路
13:21 納屋町商店街
14:45 家庭料理すみ佳
15:44 エンディング
音楽
フリーBGM DOVA－SYNDROME
#京都伏見 #十石船 #坂本竜馬 #レトロ商店街 #黄桜カッパカントリー #伏水酒蔵小路 #幕末ロマン #寺田屋事件 #納屋町商店街