Midōsuji
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Autumn colors along Midōsuji | |
Former name(s) | Yodoyabashisuji (淀屋橋筋) |
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Length | 4.027 km (2.502 mi) |
Width | 43.6 metres (143 ft) |
Location | Osaka (Umeda, Nakanoshima, Shinsaibashi, Dōtonbori, Ame-mura, and Namba) |
South end | National Route 25 north in Namba |
Major junctions |
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North end | National Route 176 / National Route 423 in Kita-ku |
Midōsuji (御堂筋, Midō-suji) Avenue is the primary main street in central Osaka, Japan. It runs north-south, passing Umeda, Nakanoshima, Shinsaibashi, Dōtonbori, Ame-mura, and Namba districts. Underneath the street is the Midōsuji Line subway. Especially in autumn when leaves of the ginkgo roadside trees turn yellow, a beautiful landscape can be seen.
Route description
Midōsuji becomes the Shinmido-suji in Kita-ku, Osaka, running concurrently with Japan National Route 423. After travelling about 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) to the north it becomes the Minō Toll Road.[1] To the south, Midōsuji becomes the Kishu Highway.[2]
History
In Edo period, Midosuji was just a narrow street called "Yodoyabashisuji (淀屋橋筋)". Midōsuji was built in the Taishō period, widening an existing north-south street and extending it to run all the way to Umeda in the north and Namba in the south.
Today Midōsuji is an ultra high-class shopping street, housing clothing stores by such brands as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, major hotels, and even an Apple flagship.[3]
The area has been referred to in songs by popular artists such as Hitomi Yaida on her 2006 album It's a New Day.[4]
Features
Point | Coordinates (links to map & photo sources) | Notes |
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Ōsaka Station | 34°42′06″N 135°29′55″E / 34.7018°N 135.4986°E / 34.7018; 135.4986 (Ōsaka Station) | Umeda |
Keihan National Highway | 34°41′54″N 135°30′02″E / 34.6983°N 135.5005°E / 34.6983; 135.5005 (Keihan National Highway) | The terminus of Japan National Route 1 |
Shin-Midōsuji | 34°41′47″N 135°30′05″E / 34.6963°N 135.5013°E / 34.6963; 135.5013 (Shin-Midōsuji) | |
Nakanoshima | 34°41′38″N 135°30′04″E / 34.6938°N 135.5011°E / 34.6938; 135.5011 (Nakanoshima) | Nakanoshima |
Chūō Ōdōri | 34°40′54″N 135°30′02″E / 34.6818°N 135.5006°E / 34.6818; 135.5006 (Chūō Ōdōri) | |
Nagahori-dōri | 34°40′30″N 135°30′01″E / 34.6751°N 135.5004°E / 34.6751; 135.5004 (Nagahori-dōri) | Shinsaibashi |
Dōtonbori Canal | 34°40′08″N 135°30′01″E / 34.669°N 135.5003°E / 34.669; 135.5003 (Dōtonbori Canal) | Dōtonbori |
Sennichimae-dōri | 34°40′02″N 135°30′01″E / 34.6671°N 135.5003°E / 34.6671; 135.5003 (Sennichimae-dōri) | |
Namba | 34°39′53″N 135°30′00″E / 34.6647°N 135.4999°E / 34.6647; 135.4999 (Namba) | Namba |
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