📝 Articles about Niigata
Tokamachi One Day Model Course: Hoshitoge Rice Terraces and Art Museums
The Hoshitoge rice terraces floating in a sea of clouds and contemporary art dotting the c…
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 the…
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 cour…
Sado Island One Day Model Course: Gold Mine, Tarai Boat and the Toki Forest
The history of the gold and silver mines, a ride in a tub boat, and a meeting with the cre…
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 to…
Uonuma Koshihikari the Rice Prized as Japans Finest
Grown with snowmelt water and sharp day night temperature swings, Uonuma Koshihikari boast…
Tochio no Aburaage the Famously Thick Fried Tofu
Boasting a palm sized thickness, Tochio fried tofu is crisp outside and fluffy inside, bes…
Murakami Shiobiki Jake the Traditional Salted Salmon
Rubbed with salt and dried in the cold wind, Murakamis salted salmon carries concentrated …
Murakami Gyu the Finely Marbled Brand Beef
Raised with care in rich nature, Murakami beef shows fine marbling and a refined sweetness…
Noppe a Home Style Simmered Dish of Niigata
A Niigata home dish simmering taro with additions like salmon and salmon roe, noppe warms …
Niigata Italian Yakisoba Topped with Sauce
Thick yakisoba noodles topped with tomato or meat sauce make Italian, a local comfort food…
Sado Sawata and Kamoko Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Prices
Hot springs by the shore and lakeside of Sado Island, framed by Lake Kamo and Mano Bay and…
Sasadango Sweet Mochi Wrapped in Bamboo Leaves
Mugwort mochi filled with sweet bean paste and wrapped in bamboo leaves, this traditional …
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 la…
Nodoguro the Fatty White Fleshed Delicacy
Known for melting fat and refined white flesh, nodoguro is best enjoyed grilled with salt,…
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 …
Renge Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices (Niigata)
A hidden spring high in the mountains, with several open-air baths scattered amid grand al…
Hegisoba Local Buckwheat Noodles with a Smooth Bite
Bound with seaweed and served in bite sized coils on a wooden tray, hegisoba is famed for …
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 …
Matsunoyama Onsen: Hot Spring Guide, Prices & Access
A hidden spa in heavy-snow country, counted among the finest healing waters in Japan, said…
Myoko Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access (Niigata)
A tranquil spa at the gateway to the Myoko highlands, wrapped in rich nature and perfect f…
Akakura Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
A highland spa on the slopes of Mount Myoko, known as the only hot spring in Japan once op…
Iwamuro Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access
A graceful spa town that flourished as a lodging stop for Yahiko pilgrims, tucked among qu…
Tsukioka Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
A refined retreat near Shibata, prized for its sulfur-rich, striking green waters and silk…
Echigo-Yuzawa Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
A long-loved spa in the heart of Yuzawa, famous through classic literature and just steps …
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 w…
Iwaya Kannondo, a Place of Prayer Beneath Looming Boulders in Nadachi
A Kannon hall where a massive boulder juts dramatically over the building, set in a quiet …
Fudo Falls at Takizawa Park, a Matchmaking Waterfall in Yuzawa
A twin-stream waterfall within walking distance of Echigo-Yuzawa hot spring town, known fo…
Kiyotsukyo, a Great Gorge with a Famed Water Mirror in Tokamachi
One of Japan three great gorges, with V-shaped cliffs and columnar joints, where a water m…
Daigenta Canyon, a Hidden Gorge Embraced by Mountains in Yuzawa
A hidden gorge in Yuzawa woven from deep forest, massive boulders, and clear streams, wher…
Kinpu Jinja, an Ancient Shrine Known as Zao-sama in Nagaoka
One of Niigata oldest shrines, said to date to 709, known for a sacred tree over 800 years…
Arakawa Kenryukyo, a Mini Hidden Valley of Dragon Legend in Shibata
A gorge of rounded sandstone crags where a dragon maiden is said to have granted rain, a q…
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-sha…
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, st…
Koryu Jinja, a Dragon God Shrine of Fortune in Yomogihira, Nagaoka
A dragon deity shrine nestled in the mountains of Yomogihira in Nagaoka, famed for prosper…
Top 5 Photogenic Buildings & Townscapes of Niigata
Niigata Prefecture has many retro, beautiful buildings and townscapes that make you want t…
5 Photogenic Gourmet Foods and Souvenirs of Niigata
When it comes to Niigata, it's the bounty of the Sea of Japan and Echigo rice!…
5 Photogenic Scenic Spots in Niigata
Niigata Prefecture is a treasure trove of photogenic scenery where you can enjoy majestic …
5 Photogenic Power Spots of Niigata
Niigata is dotted with breathtakingly beautiful power spots. Mystical light, vivid vermili…
Niigata Winter Travel: Echigo-Yuzawa Ski, Myoko Onsen & Snow Country
The abundant moisture carried ceaselessly from the Sea of Japan piles up on the mountains …
Niigata Autumn Foliage: Mt. Naeba, Mt. Hakkai & Mt. Yahiko
Niigata Prefecture, facing the Sea of Japan, where the mountains of Echigo connect in laye…
Niigata Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots
Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Niigata. Spring sakura viewing guide w…
Niigata Local Gourmet Guide: Hegi Soba
Discover Niigata''s unique local cuisine including へぎそば. A food lover''s guide to the best…
Rainy Day in Niigata: Best Indoor Spots & Activities
Don't let the rain stop you in Niigata! Discover top indoor attractions including 新潟市美術館, …
Niigata Food Guide: Koshihikari Rice, Hegi Soba & Tare Katsudon
Japan's rice capital Niigata is home to the famed Koshihikari, the seaweed-bound hegi soba…
Niigata Koshihikari: The Allure of Japan's Top Rice Region
Niigata's Koshihikari rice, Japan's premier rice variety, cultivated using snowmelt water …
Myoko Highlands: Powder Snow Ski Resort
The Myoko Highlands with Japan's outstanding snowfall, a ski paradise where fluffy powder …
Niigata City: A Designated Major City of Food and Culture
Japan Sea's largest city Niigata, a food treasury combining rice, sake, seafood, and agric…
Joetsu Kasugayama Castle Ruins: Uesugi Kenshin's Headquarters
The castle ruins of Sengoku hero Uesugi Kenshin's headquarters, with adjacent Rinsen-ji Te…
Shiozawa Weaving: The Beauty of Fabric Nurtured in Snow Country
Echigo-jofu and Shiozawa-tsumugi silk, Japanese premium textile crafts refined in the hars…
Tokamachi Snow Festival: A Winter Festival Experiencing Snow Country Culture
A post-war snow festival in a heavy snowfall area, with giant snow sculptures and experien…
Sado Island Toki (Crested Ibis): Recovery of an Endangered Species
Sado Island where wild toki (crested ibis) live, the sacred land of Japan's ibis conservat…
Niigata Seafood: Japan Sea Bounty Guide
Blackthroat seaperch, winter yellowtail, sweet shrimp, salmon roe... Enjoy premium Japan S…
Yahiko Shrine: The Majestic Head Shrine of Echigo Province
The majestic head shrine of Echigo Province revered since ancient times, also famous for h…
Niigata Tulips: Japan's Top Tulip Bulb Production Area
Niigata Prefecture is Japan's top tulip bulb producer, with colorful spring tulip fields r…
Ojiya Nishikigoi: World-Renowned Art of Niigata Koi
Ojiya City, the production hub of Nishikigoi (decorative carp) coveted by enthusiasts worl…
Echigo Yuzawa Autumn: Mountain Resort of Hot Springs and Foliage
Yuzawa, setting of Kawabata Yasunari's novel "Snow Country," where autumn hot springs and …
Minamiuonuma: Farmscapes of Koshihikari's Birthplace
Japan's top Koshihikari region Minamiuonuma, where beautiful rice paddies with views of Mo…
Itoigawa Jade and the Jade Coast
Itoigawa, known as Japan's jade production area, where beach walks searching for jade piec…
Niigata Sou Odori: Niigata City Dance Festival in Autumn
A large dance festival held simultaneously at 10 locations in Niigata City, with stage per…
Naeba Mountain and Highland Wetlands: A Paradise on the Echigo Roof
Naeba Mountain in Japan's 100 Famous Mountains features summit pond clusters as highlights…
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), in…
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 for…
Agano: Gozu Mountain Base and Hot Springs
Gozu Onsen area in Agano City, a popular hot spring resort near Niigata City, where beech …
Niigata New Year Culture: Year-End Traditions in Snow Country
Niigata's New Year surrounded by snow is colored by unique cultural traditions, with winte…
Sado Island — The Mysterious Remote Island Where Ibis Soar and Gold Mine Ruins Remain
Explore Sado Island in the Japan Sea, home to wild ibis, the historic Sado Kinzan gold min…
Echigo Yuzawa and Naeba — Playing at Japan's Premier Ski Resort
Hit the slopes at Echigo Yuzawa and Naeba, legendary ski resorts in the Niigata mountains …
Uonuma's Koshihikari Country and Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel
Visit Uonuma, the birthplace of Japan's premium Koshihikari rice, and the breathtaking Kiy…
Mt. Yahiko — The Sacred Peak Power Spot Protecting Echigo Province
Ascend Mt. Yahiko, the guardian peak of Niigata's Echigo Province, home to the revered Yah…
Yahiko Shrine — The Ichinomiya of Echigo with Two Millennia of History
Visit Yahiko Shrine, the prestigious ichinomiya (first shrine) of Echigo Province, nestled…
Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel — Spectacular Views of One of Japan's Three Great Gorges
Explore the stunning Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel, a photogenic art installation offering dramatic…