Culture Echigo Yuzawa Station Sake Festival 2019 Mid - Late Oct Past Event The Echigo Yuzawa Station Sake Festival allows visitors to sample 10 different local brews for 1000 yen. The region's sake is..
Culture The Science Behind Pixar 2019 Oct 12th - Nov 24th 2019 Past Event The Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art is hosting "The Science Behind Pixar" until November 24th, giving insight into the..
Food Ramen Wars 2023 Mid - Late Sep Past Event The annual Ramen Wars event in Niigata City brings some of Japan's best ramen chefs to the region. For 800 yen a serving, visitors..
Culture Echigo Tsumari Art Triennale 2018 Jul 29th - Sep 17th 2018 Past Event Every three years, the Echigo Tsumari Art Triennale is held in the Niigata countryside. Both Japanese and international artists..
Activities Short Sleeve Snowboarding [Closed] Bryan Baier Snowboarding in short sleeves and the last run of the season at Ohara, a tiny and beautiful ski area in Niigata
Activities Snow Country Instructors, Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Snow Country Instructors are based in Yuzawa and give ski and snowboard lessons to all levels and ages. Their service includes..
Activities Early Season Skiing at Kagura Rufus Starbuck Ski Season in Yuzawa kicks off when Kagura opens at the end of November each year. How much early snow has fallen plays a big part..
Shopping Uonuma no Sato Rufus Starbuck Uonuma no Sato is a sake themed destination showcasing the Hakkai-san brand. Delicious food, cakes, and sake on offer in a beautiful..