Culture Okome no Gakkou Gaurav Raja Dahal Okome no Gakkou is a rice museum, located in Bokushi Street in Minamiuonuma, Niigata. Alongside the opportunity to taste delicious..
Activities Autumn at Lake Daigenta Kim Niigata's Lake Daigenta is a short distance from the resort town of Echigo Yuzawa, and is particularly beautiful during the..
Activities Yagigahana Kim Yagigahana is an interesting rock formation that sits approximately 200 meters in height. It's located by the Igarashi River,..
Food Uono River Ayu Festival 2024 Late Aug The Uono River is a popular spot for fishing, and the most notable catch is ayu, or sweet fish. The Uono River Ayu Festival serves..
8 Food Echigo Winery Michael B Niigata may be known for its leading sake breweries, but Echigo Winery proves the region is not a one-trick pony when it comes to..
6 Culture Uonuma Koji Salon Michael B Take a trip to see how a truly unique Japanese product is made. The Uonuma Koji Salon offers a glimpse into amazake, a staple of..
Culture Shirone Kite Battle 2024 Late May - Early Jun The Shirone Kite Festival is an annual event dating back to the mid 1800's. A kite was crashed by residents of Shirone into..
Culture Nagaoka Hodare Festival 2025 Mid Mar Wishing for fertility? The annual Nagaoka Hodare Festival is said to bring luck to those trying for a child, or hoping for a bountiful..