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Sennen Salmon Kikkawa (千年鮭きっかわ)

Flow of the course

Previous stop: View the Magnificent Festival Floats "Oshagiri" of the Murakami Grand Festival and Historical Materials of the Murakami Clan

About 15 min from the previous stop

About 90 min here

About 105 min to the next stop

Next stop: Learn About Mimikawa River's Salmon Culture at Japan's First Salmon Museum and Observe Fish in the Underground Observation Room

About this spot

An established merchant house located in the Omachi district with its preserved black-plastered walls, symbolizing Murakami's salmon culture. The spectacular sight of salt-dried salmon hung from the ceiling of this merchant house, built approximately 130 years ago, to mature in the cold wind is truly breathtaking. In Murakami, salmon is called "Iyoboya," and a food culture has been passed down where every part of the fish, from head to tail, is savored without waste. Premium products such as sake-marinated salmon make wonderful souvenirs. Alongside viewing the shop interior, you'll also enjoy examining the architectural details of the traditional merchant house.

Tips

Shop viewing is free. Please follow the shop's guidance regarding photography. The surrounding Omachi and Komachi districts have black-plastered walls and traditional merchant houses, making for a pleasant walking route—allow time for leisurely exploration. Some long-established shops accept cash only, so it's reassuring to have cash on hand. For lunch, it's recommended to savor salmon cuisine at a traditional restaurant in the area.