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- See the breathtaking Kiyotsu Gorge. Kiyotsu Gorge is known as one of Japan's Three Great Canyons, along with Kurobe Gorge in Toyama and Osugi Valley in Mie Prefecture.
- Gaze out at the Hoshitoge Rice Terraces. Paddies and terraced rice fields (called tanada) are carved into the mountains and valleys like staircases. The Hoshitoge Rice Terraces, located in Tokamachi, is is said to have one of the best views in the city.
- Visit Sado Island - Japan's 'Butterfly Island' Sado Island is a remote island located in the western part of Niigata Prefecture. There are various sightseeing spots on the island, including Toki-no-Mori Park, where you can see the “toki” (Japanese crested ibis), a bird which has been designated as a natural monument of Japan, as well as the Sado Kinzan gold mine ruins, which was discovered in 1601.
- Visit the Toki Forest Park! Toki Forest Park, on Sado Island, is a sanctuary that protects and breeds Toki birds, a national natural monument, with the aim of allowing them back into the wild.
- Grab A Bite at The Teradomari Fish Market
- Snap A Pic at The Kiyotsu Gorge
- Visit Sado Island
- Ski The Slopes of Yuzawa
- See The Hoshitoge Rice Terraces
- Explore The Ponshu-Kan Sake Museum
- Hike Mount Hiuchi
- Try Hegi Noodles
- Visit Yahiko Shrine
- Go to Itoigawa Beach
Located along the coast of the Sea of Japan, Niigata prefecture is famous for its fresh seafood. At the local Teradomari fish market in Nagaoka city, you will find many lively, local vendors selling all types of seafood. The seafood is caught and directly delivered from the Sea of Japan, which is located just across the road. At the market, you can...
Kiyotsu Kyo Gorge is a scenic spot in Tokamachi city. You experience the gorge by walking through the Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel, which is 750 meters long and offers differing views from four platforms. The final platform offers a stunning view with shiny mirrored walls and a shallow pool to reflect the panoramic view in all directions! The spot is a pop...
Sado Island is a former exile island in front of the coast of Niigata, about 2 hours out by boat. The island is known for its annual Earth Celebration, a festival organized by Sado’s own world famous taiko group, Kodō. Taiko is a traditional Japanese percussion instrument, and on the island, you can also visit the Taiko museum. If you are looking f...
Gala Yuzawais probably one of the most convenient locations for a weekend of snow fun or just as a day trip from Tokyo. You can reach the ski slopes of Gala Yuzawa in about 1.5 hours from Tokyo by Shinkansen, and the ski lift is directly connected to the train station! At the train station, you can also rent your ski or snowboard gear before making...
The melt water of the large amount of snow that Niigata receives every winter provides great circumstances for the rice plants to grow. Niigata is a famous rice producer, and huge rice terraces can be found everywhere while you travel around the city. Hoshitoge Rice Terraces is among the most popular rice field. About 200 terraced rice paddies on t...
When there is high-quality rice, you can be sure that there is also sake! Niigata prefecture is famous for its sake production and is home to around 90 breweries. In comes as no surprise probably that there is a place like heaven for sake-lovers in Niigata! Ponshu-kan is a unique museum which offers over 100 local sake types that are locally produc...
Located in the Myoko Togakushi Renzan National Park, Mount Hiuchi is yet another famous and beautiful mountain in Japan. The mountain is well known for its flower fields in spring and autumn colours in fall. In fact, the mountain was listed by CNN as one the top 25 most beautiful spots in the world. The hiking season of the 2462m tall mountain last...
One of the must do’s when visiting Niigata is trying the regional soba. Soba is eaten across Japan but Niigata is famous for hegi soba. A type of seaweed called funori is added to the flour giving hegi soba a unique taste. Hegi refers to the wooden trays that the noodles are served on in mouthful sized portions. The soba goes well with a side of a ...
Yahiko shrine is a Shinto shrine situated at the base of Mount Yahiko. It enshrines Ame no Kagoyama no Mikoto, the great-grandson of Amaterasu Omikami as a deity. Although the details about the history of the shrine still remain unclear, it is considered that the origin of the shrine dates back about 2,400 years ago. Surrounded by a sacred forest, ...
There are many swimming beachesin Itoigawa city on the coast of Sea of Japan. One of them is Itoigawa beach, nicknamed “Jade Beach.” Jade stones can be found on the beach, though, they are quite difficult to find. They are originally from mountainous areas upstream of the Hime river where there is a mining area of jade. They get carved through cent...
- Meet sea creatures at Niigata City Aquarium Marinepia Nihonkai. Niigata City Aquarium Marinepia Nihonkai is a must-visit for those who love sea creatures.
- Try Sasa-Dango dumplings. Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. Sasa-dango is a traditional Japanese dessert made of mochi and sweet bean paste, wrapped in a bamboo leaf.
- Admire the spectacular rock formations around Yodogawa River. The Yodogawa River is one of the key attractions in Niigata, for its clear blue waters and 11 km (6.84 mi) long coast that features a variety of landscapes such as caves, reefs, uniquely shaped rocks, and more.
- Take a ferry to rustic Awashima Island. A star-shaped island, Awashima is an old port city, which is famous for the National Sailor School. The school is known for producing quality graduates that have been able to work for big shipping companies.
- Tsubame Onsen. Standing out amongst the enormous lineup of hot springs in Niigata are the milky turquoise waters of Tsubame Onsen. This remote, high-altitude hot spring village lies deep within Joshin'etsukogen National Park and is most famous for the free open-air baths of “Ougon no Yu” and “Kawara no Yu.”
- Tunnel of Light (Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel) Owing to social media, the Tunnel of Light has become one of Niigata’s most recognizable icons. This colossal art installation, a part of the Echigo-Tsumari Art Field, was repurposed into its current form in 2018 by MAD Architects, framing and enhancing the natural beauty of the surrounding Kiyotsu Gorge.
- Beauty Forest (Bijin-bayashi) Located in Tokamachi, Niigata’s Beauty Forest is a spectacular grove of picture-perfect Japanese beech trees. The entire forest was originally cut down in the Taisho period (1912-1926) for charcoal, but it miraculously regrew to form one of Niigata’s most precious attractions.
- Echigo-Yuzawa. If you’re keen to try winter sports like skiing or snowboarding, but don’t want to venture all the way up to Hokkaido, then Niigata’s Echigo-Yuzawa should be on your radar.
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- Feel Like a Fisherman – Take a Tarai Bune Boat Ride. Picture courtesy of Niigata Prefectural Tourist Association. Sado Island is the largest island in the Sea of Japan on the western part of Niigata, reachable in approximately two hours by ferry from Niigata Port.
- The Always-Beautiful Hoshitoge Rice Terraces. Picture courtesy of Niigata Prefectural Tourist Association. Niigata is a famous rice producing region in Japan.
- A Spectacular Display! The Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks Show. Picture courtesy of Niigata Prefectural Tourist Association. Ranked as one of Japan’s three major fireworks festivals, the Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks Show launches approximately 20,000 fireworks over a span of two days!
- The Retro and Trendy Nuttari Terrace Street. Picture from Niigata’s Retro-Cute Nuttari Terrace Street: Charming Cafés And Shops. Nuttari Terrace Street is gaining prominence for bringing new shops to an area that was once reduced to a street of shutters after several stores permanently closed.
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