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Museum Introducing Murata Town's History Shaped by Safflower Trade

About this spot

This museum introduces Murata Town's history and culture, making it easy to learn about the town during its safflower trading prosperity and how the warehouse district preserved its historic character. Exhibits recreate the lifestyles of old merchants, and displays introduce the town's seasonal events. Your understanding of the warehouse district you just walked through will deepen significantly. The air-conditioned interior also provides a pleasant rest stop during summer exploring.

Fireworks details

Name: むらた盆踊り

Date & time: 8/9 (Sun) Time TBA

Venue: 柴田郡村田町・村田町中央公民館駐車場

蔵の町として知られる村田町の中心部、中央公民館の駐車場を会場に開かれる地域の盆踊り大会です。会場には地元の団体が出す屋台が並び、盆踊りの合間に軽食や飲み物を楽しみながら過ごせます。中央のやぐらを囲んで踊りの輪が広がり、子どもから大人まで町内の人たちが集まる、地域に根ざした温かい雰囲気の祭りです。歴史ある蔵の町並みのすぐそばで開かれるだけに、昼間に見た町の風景を思い出しながら夜のひとときを楽しめます。

Tips

駐車場が会場となるため、来場は徒歩や自転車がスムーズです。屋台は数に限りがあることもあるので、小腹が空いたら早めに立ち寄るのがおすすめです。夜は虫が多くなるので虫よけ対策をしておくと快適に過ごせます。

Food stalls

Food stalls: Yes

※Announced for 2026. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.

Turn this into a day plan with stall time included

Source: summer.walkerplus.com

Tips

A short walk from the historic warehouse district. The museum is small enough to view in under an hour, giving you plenty of time for your next destination. Having pocket change ready makes admission smooth.