Activities Dragondola Gaurav Raja Dahal The Naeba-Tashiro Gondola Ropeway is popularly known as 'Dragondola' and started operating in 2001. Its 5481m length makes..
Activities Takada Castle Sakura Festival 2026 Late Mar - Mid Apr Niigata's Takada Castle grounds are home to an annual sakura festival, where guests can enjoy over 2000 cherry trees in bloom...
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 Mid Feb 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 Late Feb Ojiya, in Niigata's snow country, has an annual hot air balloon festival. There's both a hot air balloon competition, as..
Transportation Nagaoka Station Kim Bergström Nagaoka Station is one of the stops along the Joetsu Shinkansen line in Niigata Prefecture. The station has a range of amenities..
Activities Where to Find Cherry Blossoms in Urasa Kim Bergström There are many well-established spots across Japan to view cherry blossoms in the spring months, such as Ueno Park and Shinjuku..
Food Garden Cafe Ichishima Kim Bergström Garden Cafe Ichishima is located in Shibata, Niigata Prefecture, and offers a range of tasty eats and drinks with views out over..