Shopping Rice Cracker Kingdom in Niigata Alena Eckelmann Niigata Prefecture is the top rice cracker producer in Japan. "Senbei Okoku" is located in Nizaki near Niigata Airport.
Accommodation The Italia Ken Hotel in Niigata Tomoko Kamishima The Italia Ken, a long-established hotel located in Niigata city’s famous old district, Furumachi, still keeps its unique flavor from the good old days
Culture Niigata’s Furumachi Geigi Alena Eckelmann Niigata’s geisha are called “Furumachi Geigi” and they are not some illusive creatures but visitors can get close up and watch one of their excellent dance
Food Triple Kids Amusement Cafe, Niigata [Closed] Rufus Starbuck Harassed parents will love the Triple Kids Amusement Cafe in Niigata city
Nightlife The Kiwi Tavern Bryan Baier The Kiwi Tavern is the best place in Niigata to have a drink, chill out and chat with someone who speaks your language.
Transportation Echigo One Day Pass Bryan Baier You can ride an unlimited number of local trains in Niigata, Japan. Unlike the Seishun 18 Ticket, you do not need to buy a separate base fare ticket.
7 Activities Leaving Gunma via the SCT C. Rio Following the Snow Country Trail from Gunma to Niigata, I managed to snag a sweet campsite with spectacular views down into the valley,
Food Bridge New York Coffee Bryan Baier Authentic New York Bagels, coffee, tea, cookies and other goodies in Niigata
