Overview
Murata was a hub on the routes to Edo and Kyoto, prospering as a collecting point for safflower and other goods. The merchants' storehouses remain.
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A townscape of storehouses in Murata. The area around Murata was once a key point of distribution to Edo and Kyoto and prospered as a collection point for safflower and other goods of Oshu. Splendid storehouses and residences built by merchants remain today, with visiting spots such as the Murata Merchant Yamasho Memorial Museum and Kanesho no Tokikan.
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The map shows the Murata Merchant Yamasho Memorial Hall.
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