Activities Iwappara Ski Resort Rufus Starbuck Smallish, ski resort in Iwappara, just outside of Iwappara that has plenty of ski-in, ski-out accommodation and wide, gentle slopes..
Activities Ipponsugi Ski Resort Rufus Starbuck A tiny family run ski resort right in the center of Yuzawa town within walking distance of the station. Great for families and those..
12 Culture Niigata's Saito Family Summer Villa Tomoko Kamishima In 1918, a wealthy merchant in Niigata, Saito Kijuro (IV), built a beautiful summer villa; carefully and spaciously planned for..
Food Ishin Tsukemen Restaurant in Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Two ramen shops on R17 in Yuzawa. One offers traditional ramen, the other tsukemen with the soup and noodles separate. The noodles..
Accommodation The Italia Ken Hotel in Niigata Tomoko Kamishima The Italia Ken, a long-established hotel located in Niigata city’s famous old district, Furumachi, still keeps its unique flav..
Food Kaburaki Restaurant in Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Great food inspired by the four seasons in Kaburaki Restaurant in Yuzawa. A blend of international and Japanese offerings with everything..
Food Ninjintei restaurant in Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Tonkatsu restaurant in the main street of Yuzawa with huge portions of great quality, local food. Queues out the door are not unusual..
Food Muran Gozzo Cafe in Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck A new Italian restaurant in the recently renewed station serving up simple Italian classics from locally grown, seasonal ingredients..