Culture Ime Shrine Gaurav Raja Dahal This shrine enshrines 3 main deities: Uke Mochi no Kami: The goddess of food, Ame no Uzume no Mikoto: The goddess of dawn, mirth,..
Culture The Artisans Trail Lucy Dayman Hokuriku is a region on the northwestern side of Honshu, the largest of Japan's islands. The area is rich in food, untouched..
Culture Shirone Kite Museum Kim Bergström The Shirone area of Niigata has a long and colorful history with kites. The region has an annual kite festival with origins dating..
Activities Sakura Season At Hakusan Park 2026 Mid - Late Apr Niigata City's Hakusan Park is home to around 160 Somei Yoshino cherry trees, making it one of the area's top spots to visit..
Activities Hydrangea Season at Kannonyama Park Kim Bergström If you're in Niigata during the rainy season and you're a hydrangea fan, there's one place you shouldn't miss. Kannonyama..
10 Activities Autumn in Snow Country Kim Bergström Autumn in Niigata's snow country provides numerous opportunities to appreciate the colors of the season.
Activities Yukyuzan Park Kim Bergström Niigata's Yukyuzan Park is home to some fantastic seasonal color, along with a small zoo, local history museum, children's..
Activities Tokamachi Ajisai Park Hydrangea Festival 2025 Jul 1st - Jul 31st During the month of July each year, the Tokamachi Ajisai Park is home to a hydrangea festival which celebrates the beauty of around..
