Culture Murakami Machiya Doll Tour 2026 Early Mar - Early Apr Enjoy beautiful Hina dolls at traditional wooden townhouses Murakami, Niigata, Japan
Shopping CoCoLo Yuzawa Sleiman Azizi Specialising in Niigata Prefecture's local goods and produce, CoCoLo Yuzawa is a shopping area right by Echigo Yuzawa Station.
Activities Ijimino Park Iris Garden Kim Bergström Located in the Shibata area of Niigata Prefecture, Ijimino Park is one of Japan's best parks for fans of irises.
Transportation JR East to Launch First Ever Shinkansen Mystery Game Kim Bergström Jan 22, 2025 JR East’s Niigata Branch has partnered with mystery game developer Nazotoki Adventure to introduce the Secret Express, the first-ever mystery-solving game
Activities Shounsanso Autumn Leaves Light-up 2026 Early - Late Nov Shounsanso is a landscaped Japanese garden in Kashiwazaki, Niigata, and it's known for having some spectacular fall foliage to enjoy.
Activities Summer Sky Snow Festival 2026 Early - Mid Aug Hakkaisan Ropeway, the Summer Sky Snow Festival includes a sledding slope made from winter's stored snow, stage performances, appearances from local Niigata
Activities Tamagawa Sake Brewery Kim Bergström If you're interested in Japanese sake, Niigata Prefecture is one of the best spots to give it a try.
Culture Tokamachi Son-in-Law Throwing Event 2026 Thursday - Jan 15th Experience this quirky tradition in Niigata