Murayama, Japan
村山市
Murayama is a town of 22,516 people in Yamagata, Japan, founded in November 1, 1954.
Why visit Murayama
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 22 parks and trails, 244 places to eat, 31 places to stay and 19 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Mt. Koshikidake, 河北町児童動物園, Dewazakura Museum of Art and Nishinumata ruins.
Weather in Murayama
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About Murayama
Murayama (村山市, Murayama-shi) is a city located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2020, the city had an estimated population of 23,643 in 8133 households, and a population density of 120 persons per km². The total area of the city is 196.98 square kilometres (76 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Murayama, Yamagata (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do19
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Museums and landmarks14
Dewazakura Museum of Art
Museum · 13.9 km
Art museum in Tendō, Yamagata, Japan
Nishinumata ruins
Monument and historic site · 13.7 km
Archaeological site in Japan
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Parks, trails and playgrounds22
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Restaurants and cafes244
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History
The area of present-day Murayama was part of ancient Dewa Province. After the start of the Meiji period, the area became part of Kitamurayama District, Yamagata Prefecture. The town of Tateoka was established with the establishment of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889. The city of Murayama was established on April 1, 1954 with the merger of Tateoka with the villages of Nishigo, Okura, Tozawa, Okubo and Fumoto.
Murayama became the registered host town for the Bulgarian rhythmic gymnastics team for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. In 2019, during Japan's national "Host Town Summit 2019", Murayama received first-place awards in each of the three award categories: "Best Host Town Leader," "Best Communicator," and "Poster Session". Bulgaria went on to win the gold medal in the group all-around competition.
From the History section of Murayama, Yamagata on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay31
Churches and places of worship81
Shopping55
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries27
Healthcare68
Map of Murayama
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Getting there and nearby towns
Yamagata Airport (GAJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 km away.
- Tendō 13 km south, about 13 min by car
- Obanazawa 15 km north, about 15 min by car
- Yamanobe 24 km southwest, about 24 min by car
- Shinjō 34 km north, about 34 min by car
- Tomiya 42 km east, about 42 min by car
- Sendai 45 km southeast, about 45 min by car
- Furukawa 48 km east, about 48 min by car
- Murata 47 km southeast, about 47 min by car
- Ōsaki 50 km east, about 50 min by car
- Natori-shi 53 km southeast, about 53 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Murayama city office, アラツク, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Osawa pond, Murayama, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parkje voor kinderen bij Higashizawa-rozenpark in Murayama, -donderdag 22 september 2016 11：51, 三沢 克年, CC BY 2.0
- Murayama Public Employment Security Office, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- 道の駅むらやま Drive-in Murayama - panoramio, iloverjoa, CC BY 3.0
- Tohoku-chuoexpwy nearmurayamaic 170623, E3uematsu, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dewazakura shuzo, Suz-b, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tendo City Nishinumata Site Park, Mukasora ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- YamagatakenNishimurayamagun-YachiHachimangu-01, Towacoco, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yamagata Pref. Murayama Agricultural High School, Suz-b, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Higashine Ookeyaki, Resolution.2100, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Higashine-chubu Elementary School, Asasa198, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yamagata Prefectural Touohgakkan Junior & Senior High School, Asasa198, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kahoku Town Children's Zoo 1, Ebiebi2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mogami Tokunai Memorial Museum 1, Ebiebi2, CC0
- Yamagata Royal Hospital, 山形広報, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aeon Higashine Store, Yasu ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Higashine City Omori Elementary School, Knyel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Higashizawa Rose Park 20250601c, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Higashizawa Rose Park 20250601a, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Higashizawa Rose Park 20250601b, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Higashizawa Rose Park 20250601d, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Higashizawa Rose Park 20250601i, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Higashizawa Rose Park 20250601e, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Higashizawa Rose Park 20250601f, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Higashizawa Rose Park 20250601g, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Higashizawa Rose Park 20250601h, 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Great zelkova of Higashine. January 2022 E, さかおり, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Great zelkova of Higashine. January 2022 F, さかおり, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Great zelkova of Higashine. January 2022 B, さかおり, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Great zelkova of Higashine. January 2022 D, さかおり, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Great zelkova of Higashine. January 2022 C, さかおり, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stone monument in Higashine no Okeyaki, natural monument of Japan, さかおり, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Great zelkova of Higashine. January 2022 A, さかおり, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 道の駅むらやま - panoramio, takacchi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 道の駅むらやま - panoramio (1), Yobito KAYANUMA, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS022-E-92026 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS038-E-11219 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- 麺屋大志 東根市中央3丁目 Apr 2, 2014, 三沢 克年, CC BY 2.0
- DSCN5280 (5534074233), contri, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Forum Higashine, Yasu ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
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