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Activities in Niigata

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Going up to Sennokuro-san 8

Going up to Sennokuro-san

C. Rio

I had long wanted to try my hand at multi-day hiking in this area, but was unsure of what to expect (shelter and water wise),...

Niigata
Wari Biki Sawa 8

Wari Biki Sawa

C. Rio

My first glimpses of the waterfalls in Wari Biki Sawa came whilst hiking up to the summit of Makihata-san, and it took two mo...

Niigata
Mastering Makihata-san 7

Mastering Makihata-san

C. Rio

Makihata-san has been on my list of hikes for a long time, and what better time to climb then with the incoming fall colors? 

Niigata
Okutadami Dam & Lake

Okutadami Dam & Lake

Rufus Starbuck

Impressive dam and huge lake up in the mountains between Niigata and Fukushima. 20kms of tunnel to get up there but once ther...

Niigata