18 Culture Worth a Michelangelo Alena Eckelmann Some temples in the Echigo area of Niigata Prefecture, for example, are... "gambling temple", and to Saifuku-ji Temple located in Uonuma 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.
Food Bridge New York Coffee Bryan Baier Authentic New York Bagels, coffee, tea, cookies and other goodies in Niigata
15 Culture Bokushi Dori in Shiozawa Haruka Saijo Getting away from the hot, humid, and busy city to relax in the Edo period atmosphere
Culture The Place of Cultural Diversity Emran Abdullah International University of Japan is a mini United Nations, with 300 students and faculty members from 50 countries living together harmoniously in rural Niigata
Activities Ikarashi Beach Bryan Baier Beaches run the length of Niigata City from just west of the Shinano River to the mouth of the Sekiya diversion channel.
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,
