Murayama

Murayama extends across 196 square kilometers in northeast Yamagata Prefecture, positioned within a river valley of the Mogami River between branches of the Ōu Mountains.

The establishment of Murayama occurred on April 1, 1954, through the consolidation of Tateoka town with multiple surrounding villages including Nishigo, Okura, Tozawa, Okubo, and Fumoto.

The city holds annual festivals throughout the seasons, where local artisans display their crafts and vendors present regional agricultural products from the Yamagata region.

Visitors can reach Murayama via the East Japan Railway Company services, including the Yamagata Shinkansen and Ōu Main Line, with additional access through National Routes 13 and 347.

Murayama maintains an official partnership with Yakutsk in Russia since 1992, creating opportunities for cultural exchanges between Japanese and Russian communities.

Location: Yamagata Prefecture

Inception: November 1, 1954

Shares border with: Sagae, Higashine, Obanazawa, Kahoku, Oishida, Okura, Funagata

Website: https://city.murayama.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 38.48333,140.38028

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:55