What other travelers are saying about Murakami City Local Museum
The history of Murakami City's famous festival, the Murakami Grand Festival, was clearly explained through exhibits, including the history of Oshagiri and Murakami Castle. Admission is 300 yen. The exhibit features floats called Oshagiri. On the first floor, you can see Oshagiri, while on the second floor, you can see historical documents from past feudal lords, as well as swords and armor.
Admission is 300 yen.
You can buy tickets to the museum as a set with the adjacent facility.
The first floor has festival-related exhibits, and the second floor has history-related exhibits.
It's well worth a look.
I came here to explore the designer of the local history museum rather than its value.
The design was supervised by the Sakamoto Kanao Architectural Institute.
It was completed on March 31, 1981, in 1981.
It opened the following April.
The explanation says that the building was designed with a spear-shaped motif, perhaps because the design request matched the tastes of the building, but
I was excited to see the circular shape and the round ceiling light, which are the highlights of Sakamoto Kanao's designs.
I was given permission to view the materials related to the building, but I won't upload them here.
If you're interested, you can talk to the receptionist and they will show you the materials they have on hand.
Inside the museum, there are exhibits of swords and Murakami City's local festivals.
There is also a window with a view of Murakami Castle, so please go and see it.
A single ticket to the museum costs 300 yen.
This is a facility that should be visited together with the cultural assets next door, so please be aware of this.
(December 12, 2024) The 100 Famous Castle Stamps are located at the entrance, and you can get one even without a ticket. However, I still bought a ticket to enter, as it's rare for outsiders to see the large floats at a local festival, and it helps boost the local economy.
The museum has a little information about the castle ruins, including a model. My stay was short, about 30 minutes, so remember to pick up the castle ruins brochure. Museum tickets can be purchased separately, in cash. The stone wall of the castle ruins is visible towards the parking lot.
First visit on 20240711.
I went because I got a discounted joint ticket with Iyoboya Kaikan from the tourist information center.
Inside, there are all kinds of materials, including floats, which are educational about Murakami City.
There was also some unexpected materials.
It's a good time to learn about the history of a place while sightseeing in a new place on a trip.
Actually, I bought a souvenir at the reception here, which was a great decision.
On the way back, the tourist information center was closed in the evening.
I recommend the sake-marinated salmon as a souvenir.
The taste changes depending on the part of the salmon.
I was also very satisfied because I was given a shopping bag made by the staff.
I gave some to my clients as souvenirs and they were very happy.
It's also a good idea to visit the samurai residences and historical museum next to here in one go.
The Murakami City Local Museum typically operates from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM with last admission at 4:00 PM. The museum is closed on Mondays (or the following Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday) and during the New Year period from December 29 to January 3. It's advisable to check for any temporary closures before visiting, particularly during exhibition changeovers.
Photography policies vary by exhibition area. Generally, flash photography and tripod use are prohibited throughout the museum to protect the artifacts. Some special exhibitions may restrict photography entirely, while permanent collection areas typically allow personal photography without flash. Video recording is usually not permitted. Signs at each gallery entrance indicate the specific photography rules for that section.
The museum provides English-language pamphlets at the reception desk that outline the main exhibitions and collection highlights. However, most exhibit labels and detailed descriptions remain in Japanese only. Audio guides are not currently available. Visitors who require English interpretation may consider arranging a guide through the Murakami Tourism Association in advance, particularly for group visits.
The museum shop sells books, postcards, and small souvenir items related to the exhibitions, including some replica crafts, but does not function as a retail outlet for authentic Murakami carved lacquerware. For purchasing genuine lacquerware pieces, visitors should visit the dedicated workshops and shops in the traditional machiya district, located between the museum and the station, where artisans sell their work directly.
The museum building is equipped with wheelchair accessibility features including ramps, an elevator to upper floors, and accessible restroom facilities. Wheelchairs are available for loan at no charge from the reception desk on a first-come basis. The exhibition spaces have level flooring throughout, making navigation comfortable for elderly visitors and those with mobility limitations. Parking spaces for visitors with disabilities are available in the museum parking lot.
