Activities Echigo Hillside Park Kim Bergström Nagaoka's Echigo Hillside Park is a wonderful spot for a family day out. Depending on the time of year you visit, you'll find...
Activities Yahiko Chrysanthemum Festival 2025 Kim Bergström The Yahiko Chrysanthemum Festival is held on the grounds of the picturesque Yahiko Shrine. It is the largest chrysanthemum fe...
Activities The Minamiuonuma Gourmet Marathon 2026 Kim Bergström The Minamiuonuma Gourmet Marathon has a picturesque running route, and delicious local eats and drinks at the finish line to ...
8 Activities Summer in Snow Country Kim Bergström Minami Uonuma, in Niigata's snow country, is often known as a winter destination - but there is plenty to enjoy outside the c...
8 Activities Zenibuchi Park Kim Bergström Minamiuonuma's Zenibuchi Park is a pleasant spot to visit no matter the season, but is particularly renowned for their cherry...
Activities Koide International Snowball Fight 2026 Kim Bergström The Koide International Snowball Fight is one of Japan's most unique festivals. Teams battle it out in groups of five to be c...
Activities Tamagawa Sake Brewery Kim Bergström If you're interested in Japanese sake, Niigata Prefecture is one of the best spots to give it a try. The Tamagawa Sake Brewer...
Activities Urasa Chrysanthemum Festival 2025 Kim Bergström Chrysanthemums are Japan's national flower, and there are plenty of them on display at the annual Urasa Chrysanthemum festiva...
7 Activities Niigata City Marinepia Aquarium Kim Bergström Niigata City's Marinepia Aquarium is a great spot for a family friendly day out. The aquarium offers plenty of exhibits and h...
Activities Hakkaisan Ropeway Kim Bergström Minamiuonuma in the heart of Niigata's snow country has picturesque mountainous surroundings. Enjoy the views in the region f...
