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Murakami One Day Model Course: Machiya Houses, Senami Onsen and Salted Salmon
A tour of castle town machiya houses, the famous salted salmon, and Senami Onsen where theโฆ
Echigo Yuzawa One Day Model Course: Hot Springs and Snow Country Culture
To famous springs, ropeway vistas, and the world of snow country literature. This day courโฆ
Niigata City One Day Model Course: Furumachi, Ponshukan and Harbor Gourmet
Enjoy harbor town charm and sake culture in a day. Walk from Furumachi shopping streets toโฆ
Uonuma Koshihikari the Rice Prized as Japans Finest
Grown with snowmelt water and sharp day night temperature swings, Uonuma Koshihikari boastโฆ
Tochio no Aburaage the Famously Thick Fried Tofu
Boasting a palm sized thickness, Tochio fried tofu is crisp outside and fluffy inside, besโฆ
Sakihana Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
A sulfur spring by the Agano River with a faint green tint, set in a peaceful riverside laโฆ
Tarekatsu Don Cutlet Bowl in Sweet Savory Sauce
Thin cutlets dipped in a sweet savory soy sauce and laid over white rice make this a soul โฆ
Renge Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices (Niigata)
A hidden spring high in the mountains, with several open-air baths scattered amid grand alโฆ
Oyu Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices (Niigata)
An old spring by the Sanashi River in the Uonuma hills, a quiet valley spa at the gateway โฆ
Iwamuro Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access
A graceful spa town that flourished as a lodging stop for Yahiko pilgrims, tucked among quโฆ
Tsukioka Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
A refined retreat near Shibata, prized for its sulfur-rich, striking green waters and silkโฆ
Takiderafudo, a Forest Shrine of Acala by a Small Waterfall in Joetsu
A hidden sacred site in Joetsu where the sound of a small waterfall echoes through quiet wโฆ
Fudo Falls at Takizawa Park, a Matchmaking Waterfall in Yuzawa
A twin-stream waterfall within walking distance of Echigo-Yuzawa hot spring town, known foโฆ
Jikoji, an Ancient Temple of Towering Cedars in Gosen
A Zen temple at the end of a cedar avenue stretching some 500 meters, home to a dragon-shaโฆ
Ryugakubo, a Spring-Fed Pond of Dragon Legend in Tsunan
A crystal-clear hidden pond where spring water renews the entire basin in a single day, stโฆ
Top 5 Photogenic Buildings & Townscapes of Niigata
Niigata Prefecture has many retro, beautiful buildings and townscapes that make you want tโฆ
5 Photogenic Power Spots of Niigata
Niigata is dotted with breathtakingly beautiful power spots. Mystical light, vivid vermiliโฆ
Niigata Autumn Foliage: Mt. Naeba, Mt. Hakkai & Mt. Yahiko
Niigata Prefecture, facing the Sea of Japan, where the mountains of Echigo connect in layeโฆ
Niigata Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots
Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Niigata. Spring sakura viewing guide wโฆ
Rainy Day in Niigata: Best Indoor Spots & Activities
Don't let the rain stop you in Niigata! Discover top indoor attractions including ๆฐๆฝๅธ็พ่ก้คจ, โฆ
Niigata Koshihikari: The Allure of Japan's Top Rice Region
Niigata's Koshihikari rice, Japan's premier rice variety, cultivated using snowmelt water โฆ
Shiozawa Weaving: The Beauty of Fabric Nurtured in Snow Country
Echigo-jofu and Shiozawa-tsumugi silk, Japanese premium textile crafts refined in the harsโฆ
Niigata Seafood: Japan Sea Bounty Guide
Blackthroat seaperch, winter yellowtail, sweet shrimp, salmon roe... Enjoy premium Japan Sโฆ
Ojiya Nishikigoi: World-Renowned Art of Niigata Koi
Ojiya City, the production hub of Nishikigoi (decorative carp) coveted by enthusiasts worlโฆ
Echigo Yuzawa Autumn: Mountain Resort of Hot Springs and Foliage
Yuzawa, setting of Kawabata Yasunari's novel "Snow Country," where autumn hot springs and โฆ
Niigata Sou Odori: Niigata City Dance Festival in Autumn
A large dance festival held simultaneously at 10 locations in Niigata City, with stage perโฆ
Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks: One of Japan's Three Great Fireworks Events
One of Japan's three great fireworks festivals featuring 3-shaku balls (90cm diameter), inโฆ
Tsukioka and Senami Onsen: A Journey Through Niigata's Famous Hot Springs
A journey visiting Tsukioka Onsen known as the "beauty spring" and Senami Onsen famous forโฆ
Niigata New Year Culture: Year-End Traditions in Snow Country
Niigata's New Year surrounded by snow is colored by unique cultural traditions, with winteโฆ
Uonuma's Koshihikari Country and Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel
Visit Uonuma, the birthplace of Japan's premium Koshihikari rice, and the breathtaking Kiyโฆ