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Murakami Castle Ruins

Japan, 958-0835 Ninomachi, Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture

Murakami Castle is a castle built on Mt. Gagyu at an altitude of 135 meters. Although the date of construction is unknown, it is thought that the castle existed in the early 16th century. During the Sengoku period, it was the stronghold of the Honjo clan and was the site of many battles, including the siege battle with Uesugi Kenshin in 1568. In the Edo period, castle lords such as the Murakami clan, the Hori clan, and the Matsudaira clan remodeled the castle and built a castle town, and Murakami Castle was developed as a central base for the post-Hokuetsu region. The path to the top of the mountain is well maintained and it takes about 20 minutes to climb. As a symbol of Murakami, it is a famous place visited not only by local residents but also by many tourists.

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Telephone number 0254-53-2258
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Access
  • ●Approximately 6 minutes by car from Nihonkai Tohoku Expressway “Murakami Senami Onsen IC” ●About 25 minutes on foot from Murakami Station on the JR Uetsu Main Line
Wi-Fi No
Language 日本語
Other ●There are no vending machines, shops, toilets, etc. at the mountaintop (main tower ruins). Restrooms are located next to the trailhead at Oshiroyama Children's Park, and vending machines are located in front of the trailhead. There are no trash cans either. Let's take the garbage we produce home with us. ●There are no electric lights at the Murakami Castle ruins. It is dangerous at night, so please go out during the day. ●Please bring something that makes a sound, such as a bear bell or a radio, to prevent bears.
Last Update ： 2023.10.17   Murakami City Tourism Association

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