Culture Okutadamigo Information Center Rufus Starbuck Okutadamigo Information Center - a treasure trove of ideas for things to do while in the beautiful countryside of Uonuma
Hakkai-san Firewalking Festival 2026 Tuesday - Oct 20th Hakkai-san Firewalking Festival - crossing hot coals barefoot in the mountains of Niigata to ensure health and prosperity
11 Kankou-ji Temple, Minami Uonuma Rufus Starbuck Kankou-ji Temple, Minami Uonuma - a Zen Buddhist temple on the outskirts of Ishiuchi.
Culture Jomonesque Japan 2016 2016-2017 Dec 10th 2016 - Feb 5th 2017 Past Event Jomon-era flame-style pottery from the Shinano River basin in Niigata comes to Tokyo
Food Hiiragi Restaurant, Ishiuchi Ski-jo [Closed] Rufus Starbuck Hiiragi Restaurant is on Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Area offering a daily menu that is one of the best value lunches on the whole mountains...
Food Kikushin Restaurant in Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Stunning mushroom tempura using on the best locally grown ingredients, hand made soba and udon noodles. Kikushin Restaurant is just..
Food Taverna Vicini at Daigenta Canyon Rufus Starbuck Daigenta Canyon sits just outside Yuzawa. There is a lake out there that sits under Mount Daigenta, a camping area, an outdoor center..
Activities Snow Country Instructors, Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Snow Country Instructors are based in Yuzawa and give ski and snowboard lessons to all levels and ages. Their service includes..