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Joetsu Aquarium Umigatari

Joetsu Aquarium Umigatari

Kim

Niigata is blessed with two world class aquariums - one in Niigata City, and another in Joetsu. The Joetsu Aquarium Umigatari sits..

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Naeba Dragondola 10

Naeba Dragondola

Rufus Starbuck

Mid-October to mid-November is autumn color season in the mountains. The lush summer greenery gives way to a stunning display of..

Niigata
Iwappara Ski Resort

Iwappara Ski Resort

Rufus Starbuck

Smallish, ski resort in Iwappara, just outside of Iwappara that has plenty of ski-in, ski-out accommodation and wide, gentle slopes..

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Okutadami Dam & Lake

Okutadami Dam & Lake

Rufus Starbuck

Impressive dam and huge lake up in the mountains between Niigata and Fukushima. 20kms of tunnel to get up there but once there enjoy..

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Hiking to the Top of Naebasan 7

Hiking to the Top of Naebasan

C. Rio

I have been told by many that the top of Naeba was an amazing experience. So when I saw that my next day off had clear skies I jumped..

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