7 Activities Niigata City Marinepia Aquarium Kim Bergström Niigata City's Marinepia Aquarium is a great spot for a family friendly day out.
12 Aquarium & Zoo Marinepia, Niigata City Aquarium Rufus Starbuck Marinepia is Niigata City Aquarium and home to an amazing array of fish and water based mammals from around the world.
Activities Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort - Niigata Sarah Chaney With a large number of slopes, breathtaking scenery, and a European style resort and hotel, Joetsu Kokusai is highly recommended for those visiting Niigata
11 Outdoors Tokamachi Snow Festival in Niigata Manish Prabhune The Tokamachi Snow Festival has snow sculptures, night time illumination and music shows in the quiet town of Tokamachi, Niigata
Activities Tainai City Tulip Festival 2025 Late Apr - Early May At the annual Tainai City Tulip Festival, around 800,000 tulips in 60 varieties are on display for visitors to enjoy.
Activities Gosen City Flower Tree Season Kim Bergström The Gosen City Flower Tree Festival has been running for over 30 years, and it celebrates the beauty of various seasonal blooms including peonies and rhododendrons
Outdoors Sakura Season At Hakusan Park 2025 Mid - Late Apr Niigata City's Hakusan Park is home to around 160 Somei Yoshino cherry trees, making it one of the area's top spots to visit during sakura season.
Activities Joetsu Aquarium Umigatari Kim Bergström Niigata is blessed with two world class aquariums - one in Niigata City, and another in Joetsu.