Activities Tokamachi Snow Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Tokamachi Snow Festival has been held annually since 1950, and provides a fun way to enjoy the snow that this region of J...
Activities Ojiya Hot Air Balloon Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Ojiya, in Niigata's snow country, has an annual hot air balloon festival. There's both a hot air balloon competition, as well...
Activities Negoya Flower, Greenery and Snow Village Kim Bergström The Negoya Flower, Greenery and Snow Village is a small park located close to the Horinouchi interchange of the Kan-etsu Expr...
Activities Tsukioka Park Kim Bergström Tsukioka Park is located in Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture. The park offers plenty of play equipment for the kids, barbecue facil...
Activities Takada Castle Sakura Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Niigata's Takada Castle grounds are home to an annual sakura festival, where guests can enjoy over 2000 cherry trees in bloom...
Activities First Time Skiing in Yuzawa Gaurav Raja Dahal Despite being born in Nepal, I saw snow for the first time in Japan. I took my first ever skiing lessons and went skiing with...
Activities Apallusion 2025 Kim Bergström Apallusion is an illumination event held at the APA Resort in Myoko, Niigata Prefecture.
Activities Autumn at Lake Daigenta Kim Bergström Niigata's Lake Daigenta is a short distance from the resort town of Echigo Yuzawa, and is particularly beautiful during the a...
Activities Yagigahana Kim Bergström Yagigahana is an interesting rock formation that sits approximately 200 meters in height. It's located by the Igarashi River,...
6 Activities Tokamachi Ajisai Park Kim Bergström Rainy season isn't all doom and gloom - it's prime hydrangea time! The Tokamachi Ajisai Park boasts plenty of the beautiful b...
