7 Activities The Green Season at Lotte Arai Resort Rufus Starbuck Lotte Arai is well known as a winter ski resort but it also has plenty to offer in the summer. The Lotte Arai hotel features good..
Accommodation Plum Blossom Season at Hakusan Park 2025 Late Jan - Late Mar After snowy winters, the signs of imminent spring are cherished in Niigata. One of the first signs that spring is on the way are..
Pokémon-themed Tokyo Bananas in Niigata Kim Feb 18, 2021 Fan of Tokyo Bananas? Fan of Pokémon? Limited-edition Pokémon-themed Tokyo Bananas will go on sale at several train stations a..
Activities Echigo Hillside Park Rose Festival Kim From around early June to mid-June each year, Nagaoka's Echigo Hillside Park is home to a rose festival, with blooms in a variety..
Transportation Nagaoka Station Kim Nagaoka Station is one of the stops along the Joetsu Shinkansen line in Niigata Prefecture. The station has a range of amenities..
Activities Where to Find Cherry Blossoms in Urasa Kim There are many well-established spots across Japan to view cherry blossoms in the spring months, such as Ueno Park and Shinjuku..
Food Garden Cafe Ichishima Kim Garden Cafe Ichishima is located in Shibata, Niigata Prefecture, and offers a range of tasty eats and drinks with views out over..
Activities Zenibuchi Park Sakura Festival Kim The Zenibuchi Park Sakura Festival offers the chance to appreciate Japan's iconic cherry blossoms in a picturesque location.