Culture Niigata’s Furumachi Geigi Alena Eckelmann Niigata’s geisha are called “Furumachi Geigi” and they are not some illusive creatures but visitors can get close up and watc...
Beauty & Spa GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort Alena Eckelmann The GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort is less than 80 minutes from Tokyo by Joetsu Shinkansen, which means that even a day-trip to this...
Food Mitsumata Road Station Rufus Starbuck Mitsumata Road Station is a new michi-no-eki on Route 17 just outside Yuzawa. It is a showcase for local produce and cuisine ...
10 Akaneya Restaurant in Muikamachi Rufus Starbuck Akaneya in Muikamachi is a local restaurant that serves delicious lunches with the side dishes hidden in the box that doubles...
9 Suntopia World Theme Park, Niigata Rufus Starbuck Suntopia World is a theme park outside Niigata city that is a fun day out for the family if you are in the area.
Beauty & Spa Kaido-no-yu by Kagura Ski Resort Rufus Starbuck Kaido-no-yu is one of the 5 public onsen run by Yuzawa town. It is a great little hot spring facility that also has an outdoo...
Shopping Xraeb Sports Shop in Muikamachi Rufus Starbuck Xraeb is the biggest sports shop in the Muikamachi area and heaven if you like shopping for sports gear.
Activities Nunoba Ski Resort, Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Nunoba Ski Resort in Yuzawa town is a small resort with only one lift and two runs. It was one of Yuzawa's first ski slopes.
Transportation JR Echigo-Yuzawa Station Febry Fawzi Have you decided yet where to go for winter in Japan? As well as the famous hot springs (onsen), Japan is also famous for its...
