Culture Itoigawa Anglerfish Festival 2025 Late Jan - Early Feb The Itoigawa region of Niigata is one of the prefecture's best spots for anglerfish, and the multi-venue Itoigawa Anglerfi..
Activities Gosen Tulip Festival Kim There are numerous colorful blooms to enjoy across Japan during spring, and tulips are just one of them. If you're in Niigata,..
Culture The Kitsune Bride's House Elena Lisina The mysterious kitsune fox from Japanese folklore has magical powers. The museum in Tsugawa is dedicated to this character. Every..
7 Activities The Green Season at Lotte Arai Resort Rufus Starbuck Lotte Arai is well known as a winter ski resort but it also has plenty to offer in the summer. The Lotte Arai hotel features good..
Accommodation Plum Blossom Season at Hakusan Park 2025 Late Jan - Late Mar After snowy winters, the signs of imminent spring are cherished in Niigata. One of the first signs that spring is on the way are..
Pokémon-themed Tokyo Bananas in Niigata Kim Feb 18, 2021 Fan of Tokyo Bananas? Fan of Pokémon? Limited-edition Pokémon-themed Tokyo Bananas will go on sale at several train stations a..
Activities Echigo Hillside Park Rose Festival Kim From around early June to mid-June each year, Nagaoka's Echigo Hillside Park is home to a rose festival, with blooms in a variety..
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..