Culture 2020 Earth Celebration on Sado Island Aug 21st - Aug 23rd Kodo Earth Celebration on Sado Island
Food Ramen Wars Late Sep The annual Ramen Wars event in Niigata City brings some of Japan's best ramen chefs to the region. For 800 yen a serving, visitors..
Culture Wara Art Festival Late Aug - Late Oct Straw dinosaurs on display at Niigata City's Nishikan Ward, Uwasekigata Park
Activities Urasa Chrysanthemum Festival Oct 31st - Nov 10th Chrysanthemums are Japan's national flower, and there are plenty of them on display at the annual Urasa Chrysanthemum festival..
Activities Apallusion 2019 Early Sep - Mid Nov Apallusion is an illumination event held at the APA Resort in Myoko, Niigata Prefecture.
Activities Yahiko Chrysanthemum Festival Early - Late Nov The Yahiko Chrysanthemum Festival is held on the grounds of the picturesque Yahiko Shrine. It is the largest chrysanthemum festival..
Activities Koide International Snowball Fight Early Feb The Koide International Snowball Fight is one of Japan's most unique festivals. Teams battle it out in groups of five to be..
Activities Tokamachi Snow Festival Mid Feb The Tokamachi Snow Festival has been held annually since 1950, and provides a fun way to enjoy the snow that this region of Japan..