Activities Spring Snow Festival at Yuzawa Kogen 2025 Late Apr - Early May Niigata Prefecture is known for receiving significant amounts of winter snowfall, so much so that it's still visible in some areas later in spring.
Activities Ojiya Hot Air Balloon Festival 2026 Late Feb Ojiya, in Niigata's snow country, has an annual hot air balloon festival.
Culture Itoigawa Anglerfish Festival 2026 Early - Late Mar The Itoigawa region of Niigata is one of the prefecture's best spots for anglerfish, and the multi-venue Itoigawa Anglerfish Festival will serve up anglerfish
Area Tokamachi Tokamachi is located in the southern region of Niigata Prefecture. It only takes around 2 hours by shinkansen to get here from Tokyo. It is rich in culture and tradition. The area is mostly covered..
Activities Kamo Koinobori Festival 2025 Apr 10th - May 6th In Niigata, one place you can see koinobori streamers is at the Kamo Koinobori Festival.
Culture Thomas the Tank Engine Exhibition 2020-2021 Dec 24th 2020 - Mar 28th 2021 Past Event A special event taking place at the Niigata City Art Museum celebrates the 75th anniversary of Thomas the Tank Engine.
Food Forest Inn Italian Restaurant Manish Prabhune Forest Inn Italian Restaurant is a log house restaurant in Niigata's snow country.
Activities Yahiko Chrysanthemum Festival 2025 Nov 1st - Nov 24th It is the largest chrysanthemum festival held in all of Niigata Prefecture.
