Sennensake Kikkawa
千年鮭 きっかわ
This beautiful old store preserves and presents Murakami’s unique salmon culture, most famous for its surreal rows of hanging salmon.
Sennensake Kikkawa continues to preserve Murakami’s traditional salmon culture while showcasing the unique methods used to prepare local salmon dishes to visitors. Inside, around 1,000 salmon hang down from the ceiling beams to naturally dry, creating a surreal sight. The store sits in a traditional wooden townhouse typical of the region, which was built roughly 130 years ago and is registered as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. Visitors can freely enter to see the hanging salmon and learn more from a guide.
●Tour Location: At the hanging salmon space inside the store
●Activities: None
●Opening Days: All year (closed on New Year’s Day)
●No restrictions on who can visit
General Information
| Address | 新潟県村上市大町1-20 |
|---|---|
| Directions | Approx. 20-minute walk from Murakami Station (JR Uetsu Main Line). |
| Opening Times | Hanging Salmon Viewing Hours: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Prices | Admission: Free |
| Contact Name | Sennensake Kikkawa/Kikkawa Co. |
| Telephone Number | 0254-53-2213 |
| Fax Number | 0254-52-7436 |
| E-mail address | info@murakamisake.com |
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