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Sennenzake Kikkawa
A specialty salmon shop dedicated to traditional, time-honored processing methods.
Located in Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture, Kikkawa specializes in traditional salmon processing. Murakami, a coastal town facing the Sea of Japan, is renowned for its salmon, and its local Miomote River is famously known as the world’s first river where salmon populations were successfully restored through natural spawning.
Originally established as a sake brewery during the Edo period, Kikkawa continued producing sake until after World War II. Throughout its history, Kikkawa has been dedicated to food fermentation and adheres strictly to traditional production methods, completely free of additives, chemical seasonings, yeast extracts, and preservatives.
The shop itself is housed in a 130-year-old building dating back to the Meiji era, registered as a Tangible Cultural Property. Inside, approximately 1,000 salmon hang impressively from the ceiling beams, creating a remarkable sight.
The spacious shop offers an extensive range of salmon products, including refrigerated, frozen, and shelf-stable options using various parts of the salmon. Many products are exclusive to the store.
Rich with historical charm in both its products and setting, Sennenzake Kikkawa is a must-visit when traveling to Murakami.
Highlights
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A specialty salmon-processing store located in Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture.
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Offers a wide variety of salmon products crafted solely from natural ingredients using traditional methods.
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Has remained committed to additive-free food production since its establishment.
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The store is housed in a 130-year-old traditional merchant’s building (machiya) registered as a Tangible Cultural Property.
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A must-visit attraction when exploring Murakami.
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The store is housed in a traditional Japanese building, maintaining a nostalgic "seated sales" (zauri) style.
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Visitors can view salmon during the aging process.
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Products are crafted exclusively using carefully selected salmon and natural coarse salt, including the highly regarded "Shiobiki Salmon", a traditional salted delicacy.
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Salmon Prosciutto, known for its rich flavor, pairs wonderfully with wine.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
Printed pamphlets are not available; however, multilingual store information is provided via QR Translator, supporting 15 languages including English, Chinese, and French.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
No free Wi-Fi available.
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Do you offer tax-free services?
No, we don't.
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Are there any smoking areas?
Not available.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 千年鮭 きっかわ
- Postal Code
- 958-0842
- Address
- 1-20 Omachi, Murakami City, Niigata
- Telephone
- 0254-53-2213
- Closed
- January 1st
- Business Hours
- 9:00am - 5:30pm
- Access
- About 4 minutes by car from JR Murakami Station.
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)