Sports & Fitness Mt. Kakuda Bryan Baier Located about 30 minutes south of Niigata City by car, Mt.... Yahiko, is a beautiful and integral part of Niigata’s landscape.
6 Activities Views of Naeba Ski Resort C. Rio Just on the other side of the mountains from where I live, Naeba occupies a sleepy corner of Yuzawa in Niigata prefecture.
9 Winter Sports Fujiwara C. Rio Nestled deep in the mountains that border Gumna and Niigata, the town of Fujiwara is the winter gateway to several ski resorts in the area.
7 Camping & Trekking Mastering Makihata-san C. Rio me and my hiking buddy decided make the short trip over the border to Niigata
10 Camping & Trekking The Snow Country Trail Rufus Starbuck A 280 kilometer hiking trail that loops around the Snow Country area crossing into Niigata, Gunma and Nagano.
7 Winter Sports Tenjindaira Ski Resort C. Rio Rapidly changing weather patterns and high velocity northern winds from Niigata are both a blessing and a curse for Tenjindaira ski resort.
6 Activities Striking Harajiri Falls Mandy Bartok Harajiri Falls in southern Oita prefecture is a 20 meter high waterfall that is often likened to Niagara Falls in North America.