Senami Beach is 2km long. A paved path stretches from the parking lot along the coast, perfect for jogging or walking. Of course, walking along the water’s edge is also good. The sandy beach is wide and the breeze is pleasant. From late May to June, Rugosa roses bloom.

This is the source of Senami Onsen, and the hot spring water is pumped up through pipes that run underground. Steam gushes out, and the distinctive aroma of Senami Onsen fills the air. Freshly gushed hot spring water is also channeled into a wooden trough right next to the facility, allowing you to make boiled eggs in about 15 minutes. You can prepare the eggs yourself or buy them from a shop along the road. From here, the hot spring water goes down to each inn, including Shoufuusou.

Shojoji Park is located on a hill and is the perfect place to watch the sunset. Cherry blossoms are in full bloom from mid- to late April.

Murakami’s old town is quiet. Old wooden buildings are still used as homes and stores. It’s nice to just look at them from the outside, but once you enter a store, you’ll see that it has a deep structure. There is a doll festival in March and a folding screen festival in October, and each store displays its dolls and folding screens that have been passed down for generations for free, making it easy to visit the stores. From around December, the sight of salmon hanging to dry from the eaves of private homes is a seasonal feature of Murakami.

It is held near the city hall. There are many vegetables, fruits, and wild plants from nearby farms, but fish, processed agricultural products, and health foods are also sold. It has a very laid-back atmosphere, and local elderly people look forward to this day.

Murakami is the northernmost tea-producing region in Japan. As a result, there are many tea shops in the town, some of which also have cafes attached. 1. Fujimien – In addition to casually enjoying matcha soft serve ice cream and ice cream, they also offer a course where you can taste sencha tea. 2. Kokonoeen – At the back of the store, there is a cafe space with chairs and tables arranged in a spacious Japanese-style room, where you can enjoy matcha and other drinks while looking out at the garden.

Murakami is home to two famous breweries. One of them, Taiyo Shuzo, has a space where you can compare the tasting of various Taiyo Shuzo sakes. Murakami has a large number of liquor stores considering its population. At Tamura and Kadoya, you can sample not only Murakami sake, but also a variety of other sakes that are popular in the prefecture.

Climbing the stone steps from the base of the mountain, you will eventually see the stone walls and reach the top. Although the castle tower has been demolished and no longer exists, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the old town and the Sea of ​​Japan.

This museum is almost entirely devoted to salmon, and displays in an easy-to-understand manner the ecology of salmon, fishing methods, processing methods, the relationship with Murakami, etc. You can see the salmon swimming upstream through the glass.

The Miomote River and Arakawa River that run through Murakami City are known for their salmon fishing in late autumn and cherry salmon fishing in spring. As these are precious fish species and are managed by the Fisheries Association, you must purchase a fishing license in advance.

Fishing off the rocks is fun, but Iwafune Port is popular because you can drive to the pier and enjoy fishing not only during the day but also at night. You can catch sillago and horse mackerel.

You can enjoy dynamic sea fishing in rich fishing grounds by taking a shared or private fishing boat. Shared boats are available a few times a month, while private boats require consultation on a case-by-case basis.

The 40 minutes spent cruising the clear waters, feeling the sea breeze, touring the rocks, and feeding the seagulls is sure to be a very satisfying experience for both adults and children.

Senami Beach has a wide sandy beach, is convenient, well maintained and safe. The beaches around Sasagawa Nagare have narrower beaches, but the water is clear and there are rocky areas where you can see various creatures, so it’s fun.

At Murakami Marina, you can rent jet skis and boats.

You can enjoy the clear waters and rocks of Sasagawa Nagare up close and personal than on a sightseeing boat. This tour is accompanied by a guide, so you can feel safe.There are also fishing tours available.

This tour takes you upstream along the Seki River, where you can see the waterfalls, moss, and trees from the water’s surface. You can make a reservation in advance for either the morning or afternoon tour.

In the Takane district in the mountainous area of ​​Murakami, you can try out snowmobiling and snowshoeing.

Murakami’s all-weather skate park is a full-scale facility where national competitions are held several times a year. You can enjoy just watching the skaters practice. There are lessons for beginners and intermediate skaters once a week from 19 to 21 o’clock at a low lesson fee, so why not give it a try? Equipment can be rented.
You can also enjoy bouldering at the facility.

Tsuishu, a traditional Murakami craft, is made by carving chopsticks or plates and then applying layers of lacquer to complete the work. You can experience the carving part, and if you wish, you can have your work lacquered and delivered to you at a later date.

It is rare to see a dye shop in modern Japan. Yamagami produces beautifully designed dyed products using traditional techniques. Happi coats worn on festival days and noren curtains decorating shop entrances are the main products of the shop. At Yamagami, you can experience handkerchief dyeing using tea leaves grown in Murakami.

For many years in the past, farmers in the mountainous areas of Japan made a living by raising silkworms or spinning silk from the cocoons and weaving it into cloth as a side job. At this workshop, you can combine colored cocoons to create your own silk flowers. English-speaking instructors are available.

It is a park close to the sea and full of greenery. The dinosaur slide is famous, but there are other playground equipment for small children. It is not a tourist spot, but it is a good place to spend a relaxing holiday. There is a promenade, and you can walk around the pond and forest.

Oike Park is an open park with abundant greenery and a promenade. As winter approaches, swans come from Siberia and spend the winter here. During the day, they go to the rice fields to look for food, so the best times to visit are in the morning and evening.

In a 150-year-old traditional house, you can enjoy local cuisine made with local ingredients and no artificial seasonings. The Ogoto area is located in the mountains and is also known as a village of famous water.