Culture Niigata Soh Odori 2024 Mid Sep The Niigata Soh Odori is the largest dance-based festival on the Sea of Japan coastline, and it draws in hundreds of thousands of..
Culture Giant Kite Battle of Mitsuke Imamachi & Nagaoka Nak... Early Jun The Giant Kite Battle of Mitsuke Imamachi and Nagaoka Nakanoshima has an impressive history of over 360 years.
Culture Nagaoka Flower Fair 2024 Late May Running for over 30 years now, the Nagaoka Flower Fair presents the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of seasonal springtime color...
Activities Tainai Sakura Festival 2025 Early Apr There are numerous sakura spots across Japan that are extremely well-known (and often crowded), but there are also plenty of hidden..
Activities Tainai City Tulip Festival 2024 Apr 20th - May 4th At the annual Tainai City Tulip Festival, around 800,000 tulips in 60 varieties are on display for visitors to enjoy. In addition,..
Activities Summer Sky Snow Festival 2024 Late Jul Held near the summit of the Hakkaisan Ropeway, the Summer Sky Snow Festival includes a sledding slope made from winter's stored..
Activities Uonuma Moss Phlox Festival 2024 Apr 25th - May 12th The annual Uonuma Moss Phlox Festival takes place at Uonuma's Negoya Flower, Greenery, and Snow Village, and showcases around..
Culture Edamame Speed Eating Championships 2024 Mid Jul For edamame fans, an event in Nagaoka challenges competitors to see how fast they can eat 650 grams of them, with both individual..