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 Hunting for Bamboo Shoots in Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Foraging for bamboo shoots in the mountains of Niigata.
Activities Marie's Farm Kim Bergström One of the best ways to enjoy Uonuma's summertime charm is by visiting Marie's Farm.
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..
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..
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..
Camping & Trekking Yuzawa Kogen Alpine Park Rufus Starbuck Yuzawa Kogen Alps no Sato is a botanical garden and family fun area at the top of Yuzawa Kogen Ropeway.
9 Winter Sports Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski Resort Rufus Starbuck Muikamachi Hakkaisan may not be a very well known resort but is long, steep and gets lots of snow. A long ropeway to the top with..