Festivals Snow Country Region Info Center Rufus Starbuck Snow Country Region Info Center in Yuzawa provides advice and information on the tourist area which includes Minakami in Gunma,..
Culture Echigo Tsumari Art Triennale 2018 Jul 29th - Sep 17th 2018 Past Event Every three years, the Echigo Tsumari Art Triennale is held in the Niigata countryside. Both Japanese and international artists..
Culture Eiji Tamura Exhibition 2022 Jan 12th - 18th 2022 Past Event A special exhibition at Niigata Isetan will explore the works of Eiji Tamura, a Tokyo-based artist who paints dogs in a pop-art..
Culture Niitsu Railway Museum Kim The Niitsu Railway Museum highlights the importance that rail transportation has had on this Niigata town. There are various exhibits..
Culture Kanban Khawarano Omisey Gaurav Raja Dahal Attending Kanban Khawarano Omisey was an interesting experience. It was a real eye opener into the different crafts and activities..
Culture Ime Shrine Gaurav Raja Dahal This shrine enshrines 3 main deities: Uke Mochi no Kami: The goddess of food, Ame no Uzume no Mikoto: The goddess of dawn, mirth,..
20 Temples & Shrines Horide Shrine Bryan Baier A small shrine with stunning autumn foliage in Kanzu, Niitsu, east of Niigata City
Culture Thomas the Tank Engine Exhibition 2020-2021 Dec 24th 2020 - Mar 28th 2021 Past Event A special event taking place at the Niigata City Art Museum celebrates the 75th anniversary of Thomas the Tank Engine. The event..