Activities Joetsu Aquarium Umigatari Kim Bergström Niigata is blessed with two world class aquariums - one in Niigata City, and another in Joetsu. The Joetsu Aquarium Umigatari sits..
Activities Tokamachi Snow Festival 2026 Feb 20th - Feb 22nd The Tokamachi Snow Festival has been held annually since 1950, and provides a fun way to enjoy the snow that this region of Japan..
Activities Ojiya Hot Air Balloon Festival 2026 Feb 21st - Feb 22nd Ojiya, in Niigata's snow country, has an annual hot air balloon festival. There's both a hot air balloon competition, as..
Food Lunch at Sensaiya Benicho Gaurav Raja Dahal Sensaiya Benicho is a traditional Japanese style restaurant which is renowned for serving sashimi to its customers. The restaurant..
Activities Uwasekigata Park Kim Bergström Niigata's Uwasekigata Park is a scenic spot which offers something to enjoy in any season. From the springtime sakura and rape..
Shopping Enjoy Unlimited Black Thunder Chocolate Serena Ogawa Limited to only 80 customers a day, the Black Thunder factory in Toyohashi, Aichi, offers an all-you-can-pack service every day!
Accommodation Hotel Futaba Kim Bergström Hotel Futaba is located a short distance from Echigo Yuzawa station and combines comfortable accommodation with onsen facilities..
Activities Echigo Hillside Park Kim Bergström Nagaoka's Echigo Hillside Park is a wonderful spot for a family day out. Depending on the time of year you visit, you'll..