Culture The New Golden Route is History Featured Join us as we follow this historic route that takes in samurai castles, mountain monasteries, and UNESCO sites – all on the ne..
Culture All Japan Gyoza Festival in Niigata 2025 Mar 15th - 16th 2025 Past Event The All Japan Gyoza Festival is an event that celebrates this national foodie favorite by bringing together the best gyoza from..
6 Festivals Niigata Craft Beer no Jin Bryan Baier A beer festival assembling a massive number of micro-brewers from all over Japan
9 Temples & Shrines Suwa Shrine in Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Suwa Shrine is a peaceful Shinto shrine in Yuzawa that features in the Snow Country novel
Culture Imayotsukasa Sake Brewery, Niigata Jonathan Perry The brewery tour and tasting offered at Imayotsukasa brewery, Niigata, Japan.
11 Culture Satoyama Art Zoo Kim Bergström Want to see a host of animals in a natural environment? The Satoyama Art Zoo shows off a range of creatures, great and small - albeit..
6 Culture Hakkaisan Shrine in Autumn Kim Bergström Hakkaisan Shrine in Niigata Prefecture is a tranquil and photogenic spot to visit for a look at the changing leaves of autumn.
Historical Bokushi Street in Shiozawa Manish Prabhune If you want to time travel to the Edo period and experience its architectural beauty, Shiozawa in Niigata should be on your radar...