9 Suntopia World Theme Park, Niigata Rufus Starbuck Suntopia World is a theme park outside Niigata city that is a fun day out for the family if you are in the area.
Beauty & Spa Kaido-no-yu by Kagura Ski Resort Rufus Starbuck Kaido-no-yu is one of the 5 public onsen run by Yuzawa town. It is a great little hot spring facility that also has an outdoor bath...
Shopping Xraeb Sports Shop in Muikamachi Rufus Starbuck Xraeb is the biggest sports shop in the Muikamachi area and heaven if you like shopping for sports gear.
Activities Nunoba Ski Resort, Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Nunoba Ski Resort in Yuzawa town is a small resort with only one lift and two runs. It was one of Yuzawa's first ski slopes.
Transportation JR Echigo-Yuzawa Station Featured Have you decided yet where to go for winter in Japan? As well as the famous hot springs (onsen), Japan is also famous for its skiing..
Transportation Riding the Moonlight Echigo Bryan Baier The Moonlight Echigo is a rapid night service train between Tokyo and Niigata. Skip the hotel and get where you're going while..
Food Kometarou Restaurant, Minami Uonuma Rufus Starbuck Rice cooked in the traditional way at Kometarou Restaurant in Ishiuchi/Shiozawa. The restaurant is an old farmhouse that maintains..
Food Mujinzou Ramen in Muikamachi Rufus Starbuck Mujinzou Ramen in Muikamachi add persimmon juice to their noodles for extra texture and taste.
