11 Culture Satoyama Art Zoo Kim 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..
7 Culture Bishamondo Through the Seasons Kim Urasa's Bishamondo Temple is a fantastic spot to witness Japan's distinct seasons in all their glory. From the colorful..
6 Festivals Niigata Craft Beer no Jin Bryan Baier A beer festival assembling a massive number of micro-brewers from all over Japan
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..
6 Culture Autumn at Yahiko Shrine Kim Yahiko Shrine in Niigata is a popular spot to pray for love and good fortune. It's also particularly popular in autumn when..
Culture Bungo Stray Dogs Expo 2021 Aug 14th - Sep 26th 2021 Past Event From August 14th until September 26th, the Niigata City Manga and Anime Museum will be hosting a large scale Bungo Stray Dogs exhibition...
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..
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..