6 Activities Fun with a View at Fuji-Q Highland Kim Bergström Fuji-Q Highland is an amusement park that offers plenty of rides - and a breathtaking view of Mount Fuji on a clear day.
Culture Niitsu Railway Museum Kim Bergström The Niitsu Railway Museum highlights the importance that rail transportation has had on this Niigata town. There are various ...
Activities As Autumn Turns to Winter Kim Bergström The onset of winter in Niigata's snow country is fast and furious, but after the first snow of the year, many fall elements s...
10 Accommodation Kozantei Ubuya Peter Lin Kozantei Ubuya is an excellent traditional Ryokan in Kawaguchiko. It offers excellent food, great views of Mt. Fuji and a re...
Accommodation Slow House Villa, Tokinosumika Lynda Hogan Tokinosumika is an attractive resort for families. The accommodation isn't particularly fancy, but what they lack in bling, t...
Transportation How to Ride the Train From Kanazawa to Tsurugi Susan May The Hokuriku Rail Road, Ishikawa Line, is the easiest way to access the ancient town of Tsurugi. Simply ride the train for th...
Culture Fuji Rock Festival 2026 Serena Ogawa The biggest outdoor music festival in Japan, Fuji Rock Festival takes places in Naeba, Niigata prefecture each summer.
Activities Mitsuke English Garden Kim Bergström Mitsuke English Garden is located a short distance from the city of Nagaoka, and offers visitors the chance to enjoy seasonal...
Food La Locanda Nella Foresta Kim Bergström La Locanda Nella Foresta is an Italian restaurant located in Minamiuonuma. With a delicious menu, robust wine list, and stell...
Culture Tsurugi Horai Festival 2026 Susan May The Tsurugi Horai Matsuri is a festival held every October in Tsurugi, Hakusan. It has been running annually for over 800 yea...
