Activities Tsunan Snow Festival 2025 Saturday - Mar 8th Parts of Niigata Prefecture often get referred to as yukiguni (snow country) thanks to the region's massive amount of winter..
Culture Nagaoka Hodare Festival 2025 Sunday - Mar 9th Wishing for fertility? The annual Nagaoka Hodare Festival is said to bring luck to those trying for a child, or hoping for a bountiful..
Culture Niigata Sakenojin 2025 Mar 8th - Mar 9th The Niigata Sakenojin has been held annually since 2004, and allows visitors to enjoy various different sake brews. The event also..
Outdoors Echigo-Tsumari Art Field Winter “SNOWART” 2025 Jan 25th - Mar 9th Introducing the annual Echigo-Tsumari Snow Art Project in snow country Niigata where visitors can appreciate art installations and..
Culture All Japan Gyoza Festival in Niigata 2025 Mar 15th - Mar 16th The All Japan Gyoza Festival is an event that celebrates this national foodie favorite by bringing together the best gyoza from..
Accommodation Plum Blossom Season at Hakusan Park 2025 Late Jan - Late Mar After snowy winters, the signs of imminent spring are cherished in Niigata. One of the first signs that spring is on the way are..
Culture Tsunan Snow Carrot Digging Competition 2025 Sunday - Mar 23rd The Tsunan specialty of snow carrots are sweet and almost fruit-like in taste, and they're celebrated at the Tsunan Snow Carrot..
Culture Itoigawa Anglerfish Festival 2025 Mar 8th - Mar 23rd The Itoigawa region of Niigata is one of the prefecture's best spots for anglerfish, and the multi-venue Itoigawa Anglerfi..