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 Sakura Season at Kannonyama Park Kim Bergström In spring each year, Niigata's Kannonyama Park has numerous cherry blossom trees to enjoy, including several different varieties..
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..
Camping & Trekking Yahiko Park Jasper Wilkins This beautiful park is between 3 - 4 hours train journey from Tokyo on the Joetsu Shinkansen Line. April is definitely the be..
Camping & Trekking Kyororo Forest School, Matsunoyama Rufus Starbuck Kyororo Forest School, Matsunoyama - Natural Science Museum, Craft Workshop, work of art and fun day out for the kids. Built next..
Activities Hydrangea Season at Kannonyama Park Kim Bergström If you're in Niigata during the rainy season and you're a hydrangea fan, there's one place you shouldn't miss. Kannonyama..
Activities Sakura and Murakami Castle Bryan Baier Ruins of a 16th century castle atop a sakura covered mountain 2km from Murakami Station
10 Activities Autumn in Snow Country Kim Bergström Autumn in Niigata's snow country provides numerous opportunities to appreciate the colors of the season.