Shiunji (紫雲寺町, Shiunji-machi) was a town located in Kitakanbara District, Niigata, Japan.
In May 2005, Shiunji was amalgamated into Shibata City.
Shiunji is the hometown of Sasagawa Miwa, a Japanese folk singer. In October 2005 she released a single in honor of her hometown, called “紫雲寺” (Shiunji). The single was available only in Niigata and was limited to 2,000 copies. The song is also included on her February 2006 album “夜明け” (Yoake) which was sold throughout Japan
紫雲寺
さあ 行こう
あの場所へ
粟島と佐渡ヶ島 見える防波堤の上へ
さあ 行こう
あの場所へ
四つ並ぶ煙突が 見える防波堤の上へ
君とあなたとあたしとで行った
防波堤の上へ
茜色に染まる海
三日月が上浮かぶ海
黄色に染まるこの場所にゃ
全てがあるのさ紫雲寺
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