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 Okutadami Dam & Lake Rufus Starbuck Impressive dam and huge lake up in the mountains between Niigata and Fukushima. 20kms of tunnel to get up there but once there enjoy..
Activities Fuji Rock Festival 2016 Lineup Jerome Lee Jul 4, 2016 Fuji Rock Festival 2016 returns for its 20th anniversary, and is held at the Naeba Ski Resort in the town of Yuzawa, Niigata prefecture..
Winter Sports Early Season Skiing at Kagura Rufus Starbuck Ski Season in Yuzawa kicks off when Kagura opens at the end of November each year. How much early snow has fallen plays a big part..
Outdoors Muramatsu Park Cherry Blossom Festival Kim Each year, the Muramatsu Park Cherry Blossom Festival showcases the beauty of spring in Niigata Prefecture. The park was designated..
Seasonal 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..
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 Fuji Rock Festival - 2019 Jerome Lee Fuji Rock Festival 2019 took place at Naeba Ski Resort, from 26th to 28th July 2019.