Water Sports Sasagawa Nagare Coastline Bryan Baier The many varieties of coastline that Japan has offer a different and often striking beauty. This is the case with the Sasagawa Nagare..
Activities Muramatsu Park Kim Bergström Of the myriad destinations to appreciate sakura season in Niigata, Muramatsu Park is widely regarded as one of the best. With a..
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 Gosen Tulip Festival Kim Bergström There are numerous colorful blooms to enjoy across Japan during spring, and tulips are just one of them. If you're in Niigata,..
Activities Yahiko Chrysanthemum Festival 2025 Nov 1st - Nov 24th The Yahiko Chrysanthemum Festival is held on the grounds of the picturesque Yahiko Shrine. It is the largest chrysanthemum festival..
Activities Nagaoka Christmas Market 2025 Late Dec The Nagaoka Christmas Market invites visitors to celebrate the season with shopping, food, and sparkling lights. Hosted at Aore..
10 Activities Winter in Snow Country Kim Bergström Minami Uonuma is in the middle of Niigata’s snow country. The winters out here can be harsh but the colder months have their o..
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..