Walking around Murakami
Dotted throughout the former castle town of Murakami are traditional houses that continue to be used today as houses and shops. Many of the "machiya (traditional townhouses)," made using traditional methods, have been opened to the public, allowing visitors to enjoy walking around the town. Senami Onsen is located nearby from where visitors can see panoramic views of the sun setting in the Sea of Japan, and allowing them to enjoy traditional Japanese culture and hot springs at the same time.
More Information about Walking around Murakami
Street address
- (Around) Omachi Town, Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture
Access
- Around 2 hours from JR Tokyo Station. Get off at JR Niigata Station, then ride the Uetsu Main Line for around 1 hour. Get off at JR Murakami Station
Opening Hours
- Varies between shops
Closed
- Open year-round
Best season
- All year
Point
Map
Spots around
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House of Light
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Imayo Tsukasa Sake Brewery
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Sado Island Taiko Centre (Tatakokan)
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Tsukioka Onsen
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Taraibune (tub boats)
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Kiyotsu Gorge
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Gotokuya Jube Photoshoot(Geisha Style)
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Senkakuwan Ageshima Yuen
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Niigata Station
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Niigata City Aquarium Marinepia Nihonkai (Sea of Japan)
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Matsudai Nohbutai
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Northern Culture Museum
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Befco Bakauke Observation Room
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Uonumanosato
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Hoshitoge Rice Terraces
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Yahiko Shrine
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Genbi Shinkansen (art viewing, countryside tour & light dining train excursion) *Service ended in December 2020
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Sado Kinzan Gold Mine
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Echigo-Yuzawa Station
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Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art
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Ryuto Geigi Café
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Sake Museum Ponshu-kan