noun
Kyoto and vicinity (Edo period); Kansai region
Historical term for the Kyoto-Osaka area, especially during the Edo period. Often contrasted with 江戸 (Edo). Still used in cultural contexts.
上方の文化は江戸時代に大きく発展した。
The culture of the Kamigata region developed greatly during the Edo period.
上方落語は大阪を中心に親しまれている。
Kamigata rakugo is popular mainly in Osaka.