6 Activities Tanigawadake in Winter C. Rio Of all the seasons to climb Tanigawadake, winter is certainly the most dangerous and difficult, but also the most rewarding.
8 Activities Neaba Valley to Saragakyo Valley C. Rio This summer I set upon the goal of trying to hike all the parts of the Snow Country Trail, the 280 mile loop that connects th...
8 Activities Fall Colors of Tanigawadake C. Rio It was a fresh Sunday morning in early October when we began our ascent of Tanigawadake.
10 Activities Naeba Dragondola Rufus Starbuck Mid-October to mid-November is autumn color season in the mountains. The lush summer greenery gives way to a stunning display...
8 Activities Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort Rufus Starbuck A cable car up to the snow from the town center opens up an amazing vista down the valley and over the mountains. Yuzawa Koge...
Activities Takinozawa Park in Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck An easily accessible nature hike right off the main street of Yuzawa that takes you into the mountains to the base of two cra...
Activities Ikarashi Beach Bryan Baier So you're in Niigata and need to cool off? Head to the beach! Beaches run the length of Niigata City from just west of the mo...
Activities Experiencing Fuji Rock Rufus Starbuck The Fuji Rock Festival started in 1997 on the slopes of Mt Fuji when the Red Hot Chilli Peppers were forced off the stage by ...
Activities Tsukioka Park Kim Tsukioka Park is located in Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture. The park offers plenty of play equipment for the kids, barbecue facil...
Activities Zenibuchi Park Sakura Festival Kim The Zenibuchi Park Sakura Festival offers the chance to appreciate Japan's iconic cherry blossoms in a picturesque location.
