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Koji Fukiya Memorial Museum of Art
FUKIYA Koji was a famous lyric painter around the early 20th century and is also known as a lyricist for a song called “Bride Doll.” Fukiya was predominant during his time as a painter of the modern style. The museum houses approximately 800 of his artworks as well as his original hand-written manuscripts.
| (Address) | 4-11-7 Chuo-cho, Shibata City |
|---|---|
| (Best time to go) | Year-round |
| (Contact) | Kojia Fukiya Memorial Museum |
| (Tel) | 0254-23-1013 |
| (Hours): | 9am-5pm |
| (Days Closed) | Sundays |
| (Cost) | Adults: 500 yen, High School Students: 200 yen, Elementary/Junior High Students: 100 yen |
Oppo-ji Temple
Established in 736, Oppo-ji, one of Niigata’s finest historical temples, appears in the classic Japanese literature piece, Tales of Past and Present (Konjyaku-monogatari-shu). It is also one of the temples visited by classical author Matsuo Basho during his famous journey described in Narrow Road to the Deep North. The three-storied pagoda boasts a history of 380 years, and is a nationally designated important cultural property.
| (Address) | 1112 Otsu, Tainai City |
|---|---|
| (Best time to go) | Year-round |
| (Contact) | Oppo-ji Temple |
| (Tel) | 0254-46-2016 |
| (Hours) | 9am-4:30pm |
| (Cost) | Adults: 300 yen, High School Students: 200 yen, Junior High/Elementary Students: 150 yen |
Iyoboya Salmon Museum
Murakami City is famous for its salmon cuisine. In the local dialect, iyoboya means “the king of fish”. At the Iyoboya Salmon Museum, located within Salmon Park, visitors can learn about the entire life cycle of the salmon.
| (Address) | 13-34 Shio-machi, Murakami City |
|---|---|
| (Best time to go) | Year-round |
| (Contact) | Iyoboya Salmon Museum |
| (Tel) | 0254-52-7117 |
| (Hours) | 9am-4:30pm |
| (Days Closed) | December 28- January 4 |
| (Cost) | Adults: 600 yen, Students: 300 yen |
| (URL) | www.iwafune.ne.jp/~iyoboya/ |
Shibata Castle
Shibata Castle, also known as “Ayame Castle,” is the symbol of Shibata, a castle town that has prospered for more than 270 years.
| (Address) | 6 Oote-machi, Shibata City |
|---|---|
| (Best time to go) | April |
| (Contact) | Shibata City Tourist Information Center |
| (Tel) | 0254-26-6321 |
Shimizuen Garden
Built during the Edo era, the garden is a showcase of seasonal shrubs and flowers.
| (Address) | 7 Daiei-cho, Shibata City |
|---|---|
| (Best time to go) | Year-round |
| (Contact) | Shimizuen Garden |
| (Tel) | 0254-22-2659 |
| (Hours) | 9am-5pm (April-November), 9am-4:30pm (December-March) |
| (Days Closed) | None |
| (Cost) | Adults: 700 yen, Elementary/Junior High Students: 300 yen |
Ashigarunagaya
Ashigarunagaya served as the lodgings for common foot soldiers in the Shibata domain. Its simple construction depicts the lifestyle of the common foot soldiers of that era.
| (Address) | 7 Daiei-cho, Shibata City |
|---|---|
| (Best time to go) | Year-round |
| (Contact) | Shimizuen Garden |
| (Tel) | 0254-22-2659 |
| (Hours) | 9am-5pm (April-November), 9am-4:30pm (December-March) |
| (Days Closed) | None |
| (Cost) | Adults: 700 yen, Elementary/Junior High Students: 300 yen |
Wakabayashi House
Wakabayashi House is a samurai manor of the former Murakami feudal lord. A nationally designated important cultural property, this traditional Edo Period middle-class samurai house has many unique characteristics including detailed room divisions.
| (Address | 7-13 Sanno-cho, Murakami City |
|---|---|
| (Best time to go) | Year-round |
| (Contact) | Wakabayashi House |
| (Tel) | 0254-52-7840 |
| (Hours) | 9am-4:30pm |
| (Days Closed) | December 29-January 1 |
| (Cost) | General 500 yen, Students 250 yen |