Craft & Tradition
Situated where craftsmanship meets innovation, Tsubamesanjo, encompassing the cities of Tsubame and Sanjo, is renowned for its metalworking heritage dating back to the Edo period. Visitors can explore this legacy at the Tsubame Industrial Materials Museum and the Tojiro Knife Gallery, or participate in hands-on experiences like forging a knife at the Sanjo Blacksmith Dojo. The area also offers natural attractions such as Mount Kugami, providing panoramic views of the Echigo Plain, and cultural sites like Kugami Temple, the oldest in the Echigo region. Culinary enthusiasts can savor local specialties, including kamameshi at Kamameshi Shogetsu, highlighting Tsubame's fresh produce and seafood .