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City in Chūbu, Japan
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Murakami (村上市 Murakami-shi) is a city in northern Niigata (prefecture)
By car
Murakami is accessible by car by going North on National Route 7 from Niigata, Shibata, or Nakajo. From National Route 7 you can also take Coastal Route 113.
By taxi
Right outside the train station are two taxi services, Murakami Taxi and Senami Taxi.
By car
There is also a car rental place near the train station.
By foot
Walking is a reasonable way to get around within downtown Murakami.
By bicycle
The best way to get around Murakami is by Bicycle. There is a rental shop next to the View Plaza that will rent out bicycles.
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