7 Camping & Trekking Sunset Hike up Tanigawadake C. Rio It was late afternoon and the weather was too good not to try to head up into the mountains. Tanigawadake from a distance was..
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..
7 Outdoors Leaving Gunma via the SCT C. Rio Following the Snow Country Trail from Gunma to Niigata, I managed to snag a sweet campsite with spectacular views down into th..
7 Camping & Trekking Mastering Makihata-san C. Rio Makihata-san has been on my list of hikes for a long time, and what better time to climb then with the incoming fall colors?
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..
Outdoors Muramatsu Park Cherry Blossom Festival Kim Bergström Each year, the Muramatsu Park Cherry Blossom Festival showcases the beauty of spring in Niigata Prefecture. The park was designated..
Water Sports Aurora Waterslides in Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Waterslides and indoor/outdoor pools in Yuzawa at Leisure Pool Aurora.
Activities Sagurigawa Dam Kim Bergström Niigata’s Sagurigawa Dam offers some spectacular views and a varied scenery depending on the season.