Outdoors Matsunoyama Onsen Royal Backcountry Rufus Starbuck A backcountry ski tour retracing a route taken by an Imperial party in the 50s leaving from Matsunoyama Onsen Ski Area, through..
Activities Gogo-an outside Teradomari Rufus Starbuck Ryokan-sama was a famous Buddhist monk who made his home in this small hut in the grounds of Kokujoji Temple just outside the beach..
8 Activities Zenibuchi Park Kim Bergström Minamiuonuma's Zenibuchi Park is a pleasant spot to visit no matter the season, but is particularly renowned for their cherry..
Activities Tainai Sakura Festival 2026 Mid - Late Apr There are numerous sakura spots across Japan that are extremely well-known (and often crowded), but there are also plenty of hidden..
Activities Iwappara Cosmos Park Kim Bergström The Iwappara Cosmos Park in Niigata is a beautiful spot to enjoy cosmos flowers in all their colorful glory. Even outside cosmos..
8 Activities Summer in Snow Country Kim Bergström Minami Uonuma, in Niigata's snow country, is often known as a winter destination - but there is plenty to enjoy outside the..
Activities Bishamondo Temple in Urasa Rufus Starbuck A thousand years of history at Bisyamondo, a visually stunning temple hidden away in Urasa. It is also home to the Naked Man Festival..
Activities Mitsuke English Garden Kim Bergström Mitsuke English Garden is located a short distance from the city of Nagaoka, and offers visitors the chance to enjoy seasonal blooms..