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
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Spots around
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Sake Museum Ponshu-kan
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Uonumanosato
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Tsukioka Onsen
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Niigata City Aquarium Marinepia Nihonkai (Sea of Japan)
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Yahiko Shrine
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Matsudai Nohbutai
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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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Northern Culture Museum
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Imayo Tsukasa Sake Brewery
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Echigo-Yuzawa Station
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Niigata Station
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Gotokuya Jube Photoshoot(Geisha Style)
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Kiyotsu Gorge
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Taraibune (tub boats)
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Sado Island Taiko Centre (Tatakokan)
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Senkakuwan Ageshima Yuen
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Hoshitoge Rice Terraces
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Befco Bakauke Observation Room
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Ryuto Geigi Café
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Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art
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House of Light