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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Ryuto Geigi Café (Closed down on March 31, 2023)
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Tsukioka Onsen
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Gotokuya Jube Photoshoot(Geisha Style)
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House of Light
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Hoshitoge Rice Terraces
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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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Niigata Station
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Sado Kinzan Gold Mine
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Kiyotsu Gorge
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Taraibune (tub boats)
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Niigata City Aquarium Marinepia Nihonkai (Sea of Japan)
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Sake Museum Ponshu-kan
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Imayo Tsukasa Sake Brewery
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Yahiko Shrine
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Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art
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Uonumanosato
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Echigo-Yuzawa Station
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Befco Bakauke Observation Room
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Sado Island Taiko Centre (Tatakokan)
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Senkakuwan Ageshima Yuen
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Northern Culture Museum