Activities Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort - Niigata Sarah Chaney With a large number of slopes, breathtaking scenery, and a European style resort and hotel, Joetsu Kokusai is highly recommended..
Activities Spring Snow Festival at Yuzawa Kogen 2026 Late Apr - Early May Niigata Prefecture is known for receiving significant amounts of winter snowfall, so much so that it's still visible in some..
Activities Koide International Snowball Fight 2027 Early Feb The Koide International Snowball Fight is one of Japan's most unique festivals. Teams battle it out in groups of five to be..
Activities Heading to Fuji Rock Festival Rufus Starbuck The Fuji Rock Festival is one of the best outdoor music festivals of summer in Japan. Amazing music in the mountains. This short..
Activities Tainai Sakura Festival 2026 Sunday - Apr 12th There are numerous sakura spots across Japan that are extremely well-known (and often crowded), but there are also plenty of hidden..
10 Outdoors Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort Rufus Starbuck Ishiuchi Maruyama is a popular ski resort just outside Yuzawa town that has a good variety of slopes, 2 half pipes and several terrain..
Activities The Minamiuonuma Gourmet Marathon 2026 Early Jun The Minamiuonuma Gourmet Marathon has a picturesque running route, and delicious local eats and drinks at the finish line to enjoy...
Activities Sado Toki Marathon 2026 Apr 25th - Apr 26th The Sado Toki Marathon offers full and half-marathon events alongside a 10km and shorter fun run routes.