Northern Niigata Prefecture新潟県北部
Niigata新潟県
The northern area of Niigata Prefecture is a grain-producing region centered around the former castle town of Murakami City, facing the Sea of Japan. Famous things include the Murakami Taisai festival of Senamihaguro Shrine, Senami hot springs, and traditional folk crafts such as Murakami Kibori-Tsuishu lacquerware.
