Murakami: A Historical Walk Through Merchant Houses and Salmon Country

A full-day course to savor the history and salmon culture of the castle town of Murakami. Walk slowly through the black-plastered alleyways from the Oshagiri Hall—lined with magnificent festival floats—to Sennen Salmon Kikkawa, where salt-dried salmon hangs from the ceiling. In the afternoon, learn about the Mimikawa River's salmon culture at the Iyoboya Hall, Japan's first salmon museum. The course concludes at the scenic Sasagawa-nagare where you'll watch the sun set into the Sea of Japan. This is a refined and luxurious plan especially recommended for adults who love exploring castle towns.