Activities Koide International Snowball Fight 2025 Kim 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 Sakura and Spring Skiing Bryan Baier Spring in Japan is cherry blossom or sakura season. The glorious pink and white flowers bloom up and down the length of the c...
Activities Hakkaisan Ropeway Kim Minamiuonuma in the heart of Niigata's snow country has picturesque mountainous surroundings. Enjoy the views in the region f...
Activities Tochikubo Village Veronica Dow Tochikubo Village - little-discussed facets of Japanese life
Activities Sado's Dramatic Sotokaifu Coastline Amber Mezbourian Explore the jagged cliffs and breathtaking views of Sado's dramatic Sotokaifu coastline, and find true solitude in the small ...
Activities Echigo-Tsumari Art Field 2019 Winter “SNOWART” 2019 Sarah Koh Introducing the annual Echigo-Tsumari Snow Art Project in snow country Niigata where visitors can appreciate art installatio...
Activities Short Sleeve Snowboarding [Closed] Bryan Baier Snowboarding in short sleeves and the last run of the season at Ohara, a tiny and beautiful ski area in Niigata
Activities Matsunoyama Onsen Royal Backcountry Rufus Starbuck A backcountry ski tour retracing a route taken by an Imperial party in the 50s leaving from Matsunoyama Onsen Ski Area, throu...
Activities Ikarashi Beach Bryan Baier Beaches run the length of Niigata City from just west of the Shinano River to the mouth of the Sekiya diversion channel. The ...
7 Activities Leaving Gunma via the SCT C. Rio Following the Snow Country Trail from Gunma to Niigata, I managed to snag a sweet campsite with spectacular views down into t...