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 2025 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..
Transportation Niigata Station Kim Niigata Station is located in Niigata City, and has both local and shinkansen lines which operate through it. The station is the..
Transportation Goodbye Tokyo, Hello Sado Kitsunetravel99 This is the story of the day I left Tokyo for a life on Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture. It was a long day, but also an exciting..
Shopping CoCoLo Nagaoka Kim CoCoLo Nagaoka is a convenient shopping spot for locals and travelers alike, as it's connected to Nagaoka Station. The shopping..
Culture Myoko Mountain Music Festival 2024 Mid Oct The Myoko Mountain Music Festival was born from the idea of creating a world-class sustainable outdoor festival in the mountains..