Murakami Day-Trip

Our first stop is to the museum, where we got to know how Aoto Buheiji implemented splitting the river into 3 flows, protecting the spawning grounds of the salmons in Miomote river. His efforts revived a declined salmon population, and created a sustainable economic model for salmon cuisines and trade in Murakami. Best example of ESG.
Besides the usual exhibits, the museum has a tunnel which leads to an interesting partial underwater view of the Miomote river.

Took the recommendation of the folks at the visitor's center to try this restaurant that serves Murakami beef.
Frankly, the Murakami beef, while of good quality, did not blow us away. Maybe we have not found the right restaurant.

Need a place to sit down and rest for a while. A 100-years old heritage house and an ultra friendly lady hosting the place, seems like a good option.

The shop is in a old Machiya (traditional wooden townhouse). Sells salmon in various dried/preserved form. Old school charm with lots of salmon hanging from the ceiling.

Taking our time strolling the streets of Murakami heritage houses selling everything salmon, sake and confectionary.

Our original plan of eating ikura don did not work out as the 2 recommended restaurants were full or needed reservation. Chef of one of these restaurants recommended we try Takumi. Turned out to be a 10 course meal with excellent stuff.

Missing out on the ikura don in Murakami was probably the biggest miss for this trip. Lesson learnt, everything here needs reservations.