Title: Murakami Travel Guide: Best of Murakami, Niigata Prefecture Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Murakami](https://expedia.co.uk/Murakami-Hotels.d6139570.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Murakami](https://expedia.co.uk/Murakami-Holiday-Rentals.d6139570.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Murakami Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Murakami.d6139570.Car-Hire-Guide)[Murakami Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Murakami.d6139570.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Murakami Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Temple and castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139570/d4070528-ba21-42d7-b906-1e84b7819592.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Temple and castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139570/d4070528-ba21-42d7-b906-1e84b7819592.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![松の木平](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139570/3ff1aabd-6b05-47b7-96b8-3bf2894abb8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139570/3ff1aabd-6b05-47b7-96b8-3bf2894abb8b.jpg) by [suzune konoo](https://www.panoramio.com/user/780819?with_photo_id=4659402) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![薦川](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139570/ce3b25d1-0b00-4477-a91e-00d090e1d79a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139570/ce3b25d1-0b00-4477-a91e-00d090e1d79a.jpg) by [suzune konoo](https://www.panoramio.com/user/780819?with_photo_id=4659402) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![The ruins of the castle in Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. I took this photo with a digital camera on 12th February 2007.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139570/83360cd2-19f6-41e5-859e-8dd81650f3e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139570/83360cd2-19f6-41e5-859e-8dd81650f3e5.jpg) by [Geomr\~commonswiki (page does not exist)](//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Geomr~commonswiki&action=edit&redlink=1) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ## Visit Murakami Things to do - Top hotels in Murakami - Top Holiday Rentals in Murakami ![Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Shiomiso](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92730000/92728400/92728371/d337853e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Shiomiso 2 Chome-9-36 Senamionsen, Murakami Murakami Niigata £125 9 Feb - 10 Feb Stay at this hotel in Murakami. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Senami Hot Spring and Iwafune Temple are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (96 reviews) The view was beautiful! Reviewed on 13 Apr 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=92728371&PinnedHotelID=92728371&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139570) ![2](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107310000/107306400/107306400/cbf3eb88_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 2 Murakami Niigata £50 28 Feb - 1 Mar Stay at this holiday home in Murakami. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Murakami Castle and Murakami City Local Museum are located nearby. 9.6/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews) Legendary Japanese hospitality Words cannot convey how beautiful both Murakami and the family who own this apartment are!!! Communication before arrival was prompt and Taiko even dropped any plans to pick me up at the local station saving me money on further transport. Over the 2 week period i stayed here this family made sure ... Reviewed on 3 May 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=107306400&PinnedHotelID=107306400&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139570) ### Yubae No Yado Shiomiso 2-9-36 Senami-onsen Murakami Niigata Stay at this beach hotel in Murakami. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and room service. Popular attractions Senami Hot Spring and Iwafune Temple are located ... 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(11 reviews) Legendary Japanese hospitality Words cannot convey how beautiful both Murakami and the family who own this apartment are!!! Communication before arrival was prompt and Taiko even dropped any plans to pick me up at the local station saving me money on further transport. Over the 2 week period i stayed here this family made sure ... Reviewed on 3 May 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Murakami-Hotels-2.h107306400.Hotel-Information) ![Twin room with futon shared bathroom room without / Nishimurayama-gun Yamagata](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66460000/66457400/66457375/w2048h1356x0y90-00366667_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Twin room with futon shared bathroom room without / Nishimurayama-gun Yamagata Nishimurayama-gun Yamagata Stay at this holiday home in Asahi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, slippers and air conditioning. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Murakami hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6139570&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6139570&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6139570&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6139570&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6139570&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6139570&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Senami Hot Spring You can take time to visit Senami Hot Spring during your travels to Senami Onsen. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Senami-Hot-Spring-Murakami.d553248630201300255.Attraction) #### Murakamishisake Park Explore the great outdoors at Murakamishisake Park, a lovely green space in Murakami. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Murakamishisake-Park-Murakami.d553248621563693752.Attraction) #### Budoh Ski Resort Hit the slopes in Murakami with a visit to Budoh Ski Resort. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Budoh-Ski-Resort-Murakami.d553248621562275243.Attraction) #### Murakami Castle You can learn about the history of Murakami with a trip to Murakami Castle. Amble around the area's riverfront or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Murakami-Castle-Murakami.d553248621562275240.Attraction) #### Sasagawanagare Road Station Sasagawanagare Road Station is just one of the places to see in Murakami, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the marina or visit the temples while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sasagawanagare-Road-Station-Murakami.d553248621562275242.Attraction) #### Kamihayashi Honami no Sato Road Station After visiting Kamihayashi Honami no Sato Road Station, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Murakami. Stroll along the marina or visit the temples while you're in the area. 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