Food Mujinzou Ramen in Muikamachi Rufus Starbuck Mujinzou Ramen in Muikamachi add persimmon juice to their noodles for extra texture and taste.
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...
7 Activities Hiking to the Top of Naebasan C. Rio I have been told by many that the top of Naeba was an amazing experience. So when I saw that my next day off had clear skies...
Transportation The Yumezora or Dream Sky Train Rufus Starbuck The Yumazora runs through hilly terrain and spends much of its time in tunnels. To make things more interesting, sound & ligh...
Culture Mano Town, Sado Island Jonathan Perry Enjoying the fine scenery and free alcohol of Mano Town
Activities Shinetsu Trail, Part 2 Rowland Douglas Part two: the Shinetsu trail a 4-6 day hike, running north-east from Mt. Madarao by Lake Nojiri. Moderately strenuous but not...
Activities Iwappara Ski Resort Rufus Starbuck Smallish, ski resort in Iwappara, just outside of Iwappara that has plenty of ski-in, ski-out accommodation and wide, gentle ...
Activities Ipponsugi Ski Resort Rufus Starbuck A tiny family run ski resort right in the center of Yuzawa town within walking distance of the station. Great for families an...
12 Culture Niigata's Saito Family Summer Villa Tomoko Kamishima In 1918, a wealthy merchant in Niigata, Saito Kijuro (IV), built a beautiful summer villa; carefully and spaciously planned f...
Food Ishin Tsukemen Restaurant in Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Two ramen shops on R17 in Yuzawa. One offers traditional ramen, the other tsukemen with the soup and noodles separate. The no...
