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
update: Sep.3.2024

Spots around
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Echigo-Yuzawa Station
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Befco Bakauke Observation Room
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House of Light
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Northern Culture Museum
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Matsudai Nohbutai
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Niigata City Aquarium Marinepia Nihonkai (Sea of Japan)
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Sado Island Taiko Centre (Tatakokan)
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Senkakuwan Ageshima Yuen
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Ryuto Geigi Café (Closed down on March 31, 2023)
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Tsukioka Onsen
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Taraibune (tub boats)
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Kiyotsu Gorge
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Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art
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Genbi Shinkansen (art viewing, countryside tour & light dining train excursion) *Service ended in December 2020
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Imayo Tsukasa Sake Brewery
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Niigata Station
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Hoshitoge Rice Terraces
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Uonumanosato
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Sake Museum Ponshu-kan
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Gotokuya Jube Photoshoot(Geisha Style)
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Yahiko Shrine
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Sado Kinzan Gold Mine