Activities Ijimino Park Iris Garden Kim Bergström Located in the Shibata area of Niigata Prefecture, Ijimino Park is one of Japan's best parks for fans of irises. The grounds ...
From Tokyo to Niigata Tom Roseveare The Jōetsu Shinkansen is a high-speed bullet train route that connects Tokyo—Japan’s capital that sits near the Pacific Ocean...
Shopping JA Minami Uonuma Yairo Agri Park Kim Bergström If you are in the Urasa area of Minamiuonuma and looking for a reasonably priced place to pick up fruit, vegetables, and othe...
Culture Kajikawachisui Memorial Park Kim Bergström For those living in or visiting Niigata Prefecture during sakura season, one of the region's best spots to explore is the Kaj...
Transportation Yahiko Station Kim Bergström Japan is home to some pretty impressive architectural displays – both traditional and modern – and that extends to many of th...
Activities Summer Sky Snow Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Held near the summit of the Hakkaisan Ropeway, the Summer Sky Snow Festival includes a sledding slope made from winter's stor...
Activities Uonuma Moss Phlox Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The annual Uonuma Moss Phlox Festival takes place at Uonuma's Negoya Flower, Greenery, and Snow Village, and showcases around...
Activities Kamo Koinobori Festival 2026 Kim Bergström In Niigata, one place you can see koinobori streamers is at the Kamo Koinobori Festival. The event has been running since 198...
Activities Plum Blossom Season at Hakusan Park 2027 Kim Bergström After snowy winters, the signs of imminent spring are cherished in Niigata. One of the first signs that spring is on the way ...
Activities Gosen City Flower Tree Season Kim Bergström The Gosen City Flower Tree Festival has been running for over 30 years, and it celebrates the beauty of various seasonal bloo...
