Culture The Kitsune Bride's House Elena Lisina The mysterious kitsune fox from Japanese folklore has magical powers. The museum in Tsugawa is dedicated to this character. Every..
7 Activities The Green Season at Lotte Arai Resort Rufus Starbuck Lotte Arai is well known as a winter ski resort but it also has plenty to offer in the summer. The Lotte Arai hotel features good..
Accommodation Plum Blossom Season at Hakusan Park 2026 Late Jan - Late Mar After snowy winters, the signs of imminent spring are cherished in Niigata. One of the first signs that spring is on the way are..
Pokémon-themed Tokyo Bananas in Niigata Kim Bergström Feb 18, 2021 Fan of Tokyo Bananas? Fan of Pokémon? Limited-edition Pokémon-themed Tokyo Bananas will go on sale at several train stations a..
Activities Echigo Hillside Park Rose Festival Kim Bergström From around early June to mid-June each year, Nagaoka's Echigo Hillside Park is home to a rose festival, with blooms in a variety..
Activities Gosen City Flower Tree Season Kim Bergström The Gosen City Flower Tree Festival has been running for over 30 years, and it celebrates the beauty of various seasonal blooms..
Culture Ikedaya in Niigata Gaurav Raja Dahal Used during the Edo period as the alternate residence for the Damiyo’s ministers, the rooms inside this historical inn contain..
Activities Muramatsu Park Cherry Blossom Festival Kim Bergström Each year, the Muramatsu Park Cherry Blossom Festival showcases the beauty of spring in Niigata Prefecture. The park was designated..
