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 Taro Okamoto Exhibition 2020-2021 Dec 19th 2020 - Mar 7th 2021 Past Event A special exhibition taking place at the Niigata Prefectural Bandaijima Museum looks at the road leading to the creation of Taro..
18 Culture Worth a Michelangelo Alena Eckelmann Finding a treasure trove for beautiful frescos, statues and carved ceilings crafted by Ishikawa Uncho, also known as the "Michelangelo..
Culture Japanese Ski Memorial Museum Avery Choi Joetsu city in Niigata Prefecture is the birthplace of skiing in Japan. Here at the Japanese Ski Memorial Museum, you get to know..
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..
Museums Shirone Kite Museum Kim The Shirone area of Niigata has a long and colorful history with kites. The region has an annual kite festival with origins dating..
6 Culture Hakkaisan Shrine in Autumn Kim Hakkaisan Shrine in Niigata Prefecture is a tranquil and photogenic spot to visit for a look at the changing leaves of autumn.