Activities Shounsanso Autumn Leaves Light-up 2024 Late Oct - Late Nov Shounsanso is a landscaped Japanese garden in Kashiwazaki, Niigata, and it's known for having some spectacular fall foliage..
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 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 2024 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 If you're in Niigata during the rainy season and you're a hydrangea fan, there's one place you shouldn't miss. Kannonyama..
Activities Gosen City Flower Tree Season Kim The Gosen City Flower Tree Festival has been running for over 30 years, and it celebrates the beauty of various seasonal blooms..
Activities Kamo Koinobori Festival 2024 Early Apr - Late May In Niigata, one place you can see koinobori streamers is at the Kamo Koinobori Festival. The event has been running since 1989,..