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Summer in Snow Country 8

Summer in Snow Country

Kim

Minami Uonuma, in Niigata's snow country, is often known as a winter destination - but there is plenty to enjoy outside the..

Niigata 5
Uwasekigata Park

Uwasekigata Park

Kim

Niigata's Uwasekigata Park is a scenic spot which offers something to enjoy in any season. From the springtime sakura and rape..

Niigata 6
Echigo Hillside Park Rose Festival

Echigo Hillside Park Rose Festival

Kim

From around early June to mid-June each year, Nagaoka's Echigo Hillside Park is home to a rose festival, with blooms in a variety..

Niigata 1
Yahiko Park

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..

Niigata 2
Naeba Fall Hiking 8

Naeba Fall Hiking

C. Rio

Taking advantage of the brief calm between the storms (typhoons), me and my faithful hiking buddy made another pilgrimage to the..

Niigata 2