20 Temples & Shrines Horide Shrine Bryan Baier A small shrine with stunning autumn foliage in Kanzu, Niitsu, east of Niigata City
18 Culture Worth a Michelangelo Alena Eckelmann Some temples in the Echigo area of Niigata Prefecture, for example, are... "gambling temple", and to Saifuku-ji Temple located in Uonuma City
15 Street & Urban Bokushi Dori in Shiozawa Haruka Saijo Getting away from the hot, humid, and busy city to relax in the Edo period atmosphere
Historical The Place of Cultural Diversity Emran Abdullah International University of Japan is a mini United Nations, with 300 students and faculty members from 50 countries living together harmoniously in rural Niigata
Culture Mano Town, Sado Island Jonathan Perry A mere hour away from Niigata City by plane, and two hours by ferry, it... recommendation that you leave room in your schedule for the splendidly named Mano City
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.