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Tsunan Snow Festival

Tsunan Snow Festival

Early Mar

Parts of Niigata Prefecture often get referred to as yukiguni (snow country) thanks to the region's massive amount of winter..

Niigata
Sakura Season At Hakusan Park

Sakura Season At Hakusan Park

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..

Niigata Free Entry
Naeba Ski Resort

Naeba Ski Resort

Naeba Ski Resort is an icon for skiing in Japan. Located in Niigata Prefecture, this giant resort is owned by the Prince Hotel group. Naeba Ski Resort..

Niigata
Kamo Koinobori Festival

Kamo Koinobori Festival

Early Apr - Late May

In Niigata, one place you can see koinobori streamers is at the Kamo Koinobori Festival. The event has been running since 1989,..

Niigata 4 Free Entry
GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort

GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort

Touted as the only snow resort in the world with a shinkansen station, GALA Yuzawa is one of the most accessible ski resorts from Tokyo. The region receives..

Niigata
Ojiya Hot Air Balloon Festival

Ojiya Hot Air Balloon Festival

Late Feb

Ojiya, in Niigata's snow country, has an annual hot air balloon festival. There's both a hot air balloon competition, as..

Niigata Free Entry
Tokamachi Snow Festival

Tokamachi Snow Festival

Mid Feb

The Tokamachi Snow Festival has been held annually since 1950, and provides a fun way to enjoy the snow that this region of Japan..

Niigata 5 Free Entry
Sado Toki Marathon

Sado Toki Marathon

Apr 20th - Apr 21st

The Sado Toki Marathon offers full and half-marathon events alongside a 10km and shorter fun run routes.

Niigata