12 Activities Kakuda Cliffs Bryan Baier A ~400m long trail traverses the black lava cliffs at the base of Mt. Kakuda on the Sea of Japan. It is a fabulous stage to watch..
Transportation Echigo One Day Pass Bryan Baier The Echigo One Day Pass is a great way to travel on the cheap. You can ride an unlimited number of local trains in Niigata, Japan...
Activities Nagaoka Festival and Fireworks Rufus Starbuck Kick back on the banks of the river with snacks and drinks and prepare to be amazed by an awesomely beautiful summer fireworks display..
Activities Experiencing Fuji Rock Rufus Starbuck The Fuji Rock Festival started in 1997 on the slopes of Mt Fuji when the Red Hot Chilli Peppers were forced off the stage by a typhoon,..
Shopping Rice Cracker Kingdom in Niigata Alena Eckelmann Niigata Prefecture is the top rice cracker producer in Japan. "Senbei Okoku" is located in Nizaki near Niigata Airport. The "Kingdom..
Beauty & Spa Naspa Ski Garden in Yuzawa Alena Eckelmann Yuzawa Onsen has 16 ski resorts, about 30 hotspring baths and numerous hotels, pension, ski lodges and ryokan (traditional Japanese..
Activities Naeba Ski Resort Naeba Ski Resort is an icon for skiing in Japan. Located in Niigata Prefecture, this giant resort is owned by the Prince Hotel group. Naeba Ski Resort..