Bunsui (分水町, Bunsui-machi) was a town located in Nishikanbara District, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. Bunsui is now a part of the expanded city of Tsubame.

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Bunsui 分水町
Former municipality
Honsen Bridge
Flag Emblem
Country	Japan
Region	Hokuriku
Prefecture	Niigata Prefecture
District	Nishikanbara District
Merged	March 20, 2006 (now part of Tsubame)
Area
• Total	39.61 km2 (15.29 sq mi)
Population  (2005)
• Total	15,130
Time zone	UTC+09:00 (JST)
Symbols
Tree	Cherry blossom

As of April 1, 2005, the town had an estimated population of 15,130. The total area was 39.61 km².

On March 20, 2006, Bunsui, along with the town of Yoshida (also from Nishikanbara District), was merged into the expanded city of Tsubame.

The town plays host to the annual Spring Oiran Dochu festival.

Transportation

Railway

• JR East - Echigo Line
  • Bunsui

Highway

• National Route 116

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