2025 Niigata Prefecture Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in January)

Go to the sea and enjoy the city view. Visit Furumachi and explore interesting shops. Sit in the garden and enjoy Japanese tea. Visit the aquarium to see small animals. Go to the hot spring and have a fried chicken set meal after the bath. Experience the Showa bathhouse. Niigata Prefecture is famous for its magnificent natural landscapes. 👂️One of the most famous attractions is Yukimura Mountain, which is 2,400 meters above sea level and is one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in Japan. At the top of the mountain, you can enjoy breathtaking sunrises and sea of clouds. In addition, Niigata has many lakes and rivers, such as Nagai River and Nakatsugawa River, which offer a variety of water activities such as boating, fishing, and rafting. 🤔 Secondly, Niigata Prefecture has a long history and rich cultural heritage. Here, you can visit many ancient temples and shrines, such as Matsumoto Temple in Takada City and Tendo Temple in Kashiwazaki City. These temples and shrines not only showcase traditional Japanese architectural styles, but also inherit rich religious cultures. In addition, Niigata has many museums and art galleries, such as the Bandai Bridge Art Museum in Niigata City and the Niigata Historical Village in Kashiwazaki City, which allow you to learn more about the history and culture of Niigata. 😆

Niigata Prefecture in Japan is a place full of natural beauty and historical culture, and one of the most famous tourist attractions is the Niigata Tunnel. This tunnel is located in the center of Niigata City and is an important transportation hub connecting the city center and the west coast. 🎈 The Niigata Tunnel has a unique architectural design and adopts a modern design concept. The exterior presents a streamlined curve shape, giving a sense of the future. The interior of the tunnel is spacious and bright, with advanced lighting facilities, allowing tourists to feel comfortable and safe when passing through the tunnel. ❤️ In addition to its unique architectural style, the Niigata Tunnel also has amazing natural landscapes. The walls on both sides of the tunnel are inlaid with huge glass windows. Tourists can enjoy the beautiful sea view and city scenery while passing through the tunnel. Especially at night, the lights in the tunnel create a romantic and mysterious atmosphere, as if in a dream world. 🌳

When traveling to Xinxi, there is a flower grassland here that is very special. There is actually a blue glass house where you can take pictures of reflections The point is that I really enjoy it here and the air is really good. Located halfway up the mountain and very comfortable The surrounding area is full of flowers, plants and trees, making people feel closer to nature. I absolutely fell in love with this place. It is definitely one of the must-visit attractions for new travellers. #niigata #japan

The most special thing about my trip to Niigata is that I actually visited an elementary school The specialty library here is an abandoned elementary school But now it has become a super cool attraction It has basically become a museum and it is worth visiting and taking photos. There are various artistically designed buildings and styles as well as carved products. You can also DIY some special souvenirs to take home. It is definitely a private secret place worth visiting. #日本 #NIIGATA #secretland

Railway stations in every place can always express the characteristics of the place. The first place I went to when I came here was the station. The very distinctive triangular church design is really cool. It’s worth taking photos, watching and playing. There is also a super beautiful railway track where you can take photos. It is definitely one of the must-visit places for everyone online. There are also special buildings next to it, which is very interesting. I can’t stop taking photos. It’s a great feeling. It’s super interesting. There is such a unique station in the countryside. It is definitely one of the cool stations worth getting off and strolling around. #日本 #niigata #railway station

The hotel I stayed at during this trip was the Kaho Hotel in Niigata. It was very high-end and full of Japanese-style architecture. Even the food was delicious. However, it was located in the rice fields and was very rural with nothing around. The function is relatively poor, but because of this, I feel more strongly about Japanese-style restaurants. I really like the style here. The room is large and can basically sleep four to six people without any problem. Plus the night market tatami mats, so you can just rest on the floor. The food is also delicious. It is one of the highly recommended hotels in Niigata. If you have the opportunity to travel to the stars, you must spend money to stay here. Although it is not cheap, it is really worth it. #日本 #NIIGATA #hotel 

Nagaoka Park is one of the oldest parks in Niigata Prefecture and has a long history. Here, you can enjoy beautiful autumn leaves and feel the autumn atmosphere. In addition, Nagaoka Park also has many cultural activities to participate in, such as tea ceremony performances and traditional festival celebrations. 💓 Takada Park is one of the largest parks in Niigata Prefecture and covers a large area. Here, you can stroll along the forest trails and enjoy the magnificent autumn scenery. In addition, Takada Park also has many entertainment facilities to play, such as playgrounds and zoos, etc. 🌞

Sasagawa Nagare, located in Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture, is a national scenic spot and natural monument designated by Japan and a scenic spot designated by Niigata Prefecture Natural Park. It is one of the 100 scenic spots in Japan and a coastal scenic area. Even in Niigata, which is close to the sea, the coastal landscape here is second to none. 😀 The coastline from Murakami City Hamashinbo (Torogeyama) to Samukawa (Kitsunezaki) is about 11 kilometers long. This sea area is famous for its clear sea water. There is a reef on the shore that looks like glasses, which is also affectionately called "Glasses Rock" and is very popular. 🥰 Different from the endless sea level, the sea surface here is floating with rugged rocks, steep cliffs, and deep caves are endless, and they are naturally formed. There are bare rocks hit by the waves of the Sea of Japan, forming a variety of rocks and caves. The magnificent natural landscape. 🌳 Tourists can take a boat to explore the magical cave scenery. The sunset and the blue sea reflect each other. It is a wonderful scenery that friends who love to watch the sea must not miss.

Miyahiko Park is considered a must-visit cherry blossom hotspot for the lazy traveler in Niigata. Upon arriving at Miyahiko Station via the JR Miyahiko Line, you are welcomed by a path lined with cherry blossoms right outside the station. Adjacent to the station, Miyahiko Park spans about 40,000 tsubo and is planted with thousands of cherry trees. Led by the Somei Yoshino and Yaezakura varieties, a plethora of flowers bloom, creating a picturesque scene with waterfalls, streams, hills, and red bridges that seem to be designed to complement the cherry blossoms, painting a full-frame Japanese-style picture that captivates the eyes. Moreover, in mid-April when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the park transforms into the main stage for local festivals such as the Miyahiko Cherry Blossom Festival and the Miyahiko Yu-kake Festival, allowing visitors to enjoy the cherry blossoms while experiencing the rich traditional atmosphere. Additionally, a visit to the nearby Miyahiko Shrine, known for its approximately 50 rare cherry blossom varieties, followed by a cable car ride to the top of Mount Miyahiko to take in the views of Sado Island, makes for a simple yet profoundly healing one-day trip that requires no strenuous effort. Miyahiko Park (弥彦公園) Address: 667-1 Miyahiko, Yahiko Village, Nishikanbara District, Niigata Prefecture

Takada Castle Park was built on the ruins of Takada Castle, which was constructed over 400 years ago by Tokugawa Ieyasu's sixth son, Matsudaira Tadateru. The park is very spacious, covering about 50 hectares, and is planted with approximately 4,000 cherry blossom trees, mainly Somei Yoshino cherry trees. The scenery during the spring bloom, combined with the Takada Castle's three-story turret and the Aota River, is as picturesque as a painting. Especially at night, when the lights are lit, a dreamy atmosphere envelops the area. Along with Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture and Ueno Onshi Park in Tokyo, it is known as one of Japan's three major night cherry blossom spots. In early April, the Takada Castle Million People Cherry Blossom Viewing Party is held in the park. As the name suggests, the park is bustling with people and a festive atmosphere. To tour the extensive Takada Castle Park, it is recommended to take a walk outside the castle's moat to Gokuraku Bridge during the day, then enter the castle for a visit. In the evening, shift to the Cherry Blossom Boulevard to enjoy the night cherry blossoms. During the cherry blossom viewing party, about 3,000 paper lanterns are set up in the venue. When it gets dark and the lights are turned on, the approximately 4,000 cherry blossom trees suddenly sparkle. The Takada Castle's three-story turret stands out like a protagonist on the stage, bathed in light. The cherry blossoms and the castle reflected in the moat create a dreamlike and unforgettable scene. Additionally, next to the Chureito Pagoda, there are song and dance performances on the cherry blossom stage to ignite the atmosphere, and near the Nishibori Bridge, there are a variety of food stalls, turning the park into a grand carnival. No wonder it attracts more than a hundred thousand cherry blossom viewers every year, from morning to night. Takada Castle Park Address: 44-1 Honjo-machi, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture

Niigata Kiyotsu Gorge is one of the three major gorges in Japan. It's a must-visit spot when you come to Niigata. The unique geographical advantage has formed a grand V-shaped gorge with the huge cliff standing across the Kiyotsu River, creating a particularly spectacular view~ The unique tunnel makes the visit more ornamental~ It has a visual effect of the beauty of art and nature combined. Especially the viewing platform at the end of the tunnel, the specially designed water mirror can reflect the magnificent scenery of the gorge. It seems like people are floating on the water to take pictures~ The entire dome reflects the human figure and the gorge. It's a perfect blend of art and nature~ I'm simply at a loss for words👏 It is said that the reflected images seen in each season are different~ Every time you come, the season and weather are different, there will be different surprises^_^ There is a coffee and ice cream🍦shop at the entrance, and many artworks are for sale. In short... you must come here to check in when you come to Niigata! The photos will definitely make you dominate your circle of friends! Picture: Ma Yansong / MAD Architects, "Tunnel of Light"(Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale) Niigata Prefecture·Japan

Echigo Yuzawa Station is a stop on the Joetsu Shinkansen from Tokyo to Niigata, and is a transit station to many ski resorts in the surrounding area. 🚉On the second floor of the station, there are many gourmet restaurants and local specialty shops. In addition to the 'Japanese Sake Museum' I recommended in my last post, there is also a sake hot spring bath and Ponshukan, a local specialty shop that gathers a lot of Niigata's local specialty products. 🎁There are a lot of Niigata's souvenirs and local specialties in the shop. If you are transferring here, you must come and visit. It takes a few hours to stroll around. Today, Junjun will introduce to you what kind of souvenirs and local specialties from Niigata are worth taking home! 【Shang Shan Ru Shui➕Sake Cocktail】: If you come to Niigata, you can't miss Shang Shan Ru Shui, a classic product of the famous local Hakutaka Sake Brewery. The rice milling ratio of the pure rice Daiginjo has reached 45%. The rice milling ratio is the proportion of the rice core left after the rice is milled. The lower the number, the more precious it is~ So every sip is rich and fragrant~ It's decent to give as a gift, and it's also suitable for keeping for yourself! In addition, there is a DIY small jar for making fruit-flavored cocktails. Various fruit flavors that women like, strawberries, pears, apples, citrus, not only delicious but also very high in appearance! Go back and pour a little sake, add a little water, and a sake cocktail is ready~ 【Niigata Rice】: In the store, you can see a lot of Niigata's various brand rice, and the packaging is also very cute. A lot of new rice has been sold out~ Here you can pick any Niigata rice at will. Because it's really too delicious! The unique soil and climate make Niigata's rice have a unique taste, it's chewy yet glutinous. Highly recommend to take back to the country for the family to taste! 【Popular No.2 Rice Egg Tart➕Ice Cream】: This has bulk and boxed souvenirs. It's also very suitable for giving away~ The egg tart is made of rice. It's the No.2 popular! Junjun bought it for someone else and hasn't had the heart to taste it~ Next time I must go and pick it again! Ice cream must be tasted. Because they are all Niigata's special rice ice cream, the taste is really unique~~~ You can't eat it after you leave here ^_^ 【Seaweed Buckwheat Noodles】: There are many varieties of buckwheat noodles here~~~~ I also heard that the seaweed buckwheat noodles produced in Niigata are a special feature that must be tasted~ You can choose the thickness according to your preference. It's also very meaningful to take back to the country and give it to someone~ The price is also quite favorable ^_^ Of course, in addition to the local specialty shops, you can also taste the coffee shop with sake lees added here. There are also very beautiful internet celebrity installations of handicraft shops, gourmet snack shops, etc... Don't miss it here when you come to Niigata next time, it's no problem to stay for a few hours.

🚇Crossing the long tunnel at the county border, you enter the snow country. ——Kawabata Yasunari 'Snow Country' ☃️Niigata and Nagano on the Sea of Japan side are known as 'snow country' due to their heavy snowfall. ♨Nearby Gunma is dotted with hot springs, making it the warmest enjoyment in winter. Follow the words of Kawabata Yasunari and start a feast of heavy snow~🎉 - 【Highlights of the trip】 🚞Snow Moon Flower Train｜A sightseeing train shuttling between the silver-white valley and the vast coast ⛷️Hakuba Ski Resort｜Enjoy the venue of the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics ♨Kusatsu Hot Spring｜Walk in the soup field, watch the soup dumplings, and bathe in the soup pool of the first of Japan's three famous soups 🌈Echigo-Tsumari Art Festival｜Connecting people and nature, stimulating rural vitality, and bringing a new artistic life 🔥Winter Festival｜Local people pray to stay away from bad luck and everything is safe - 【Encounter on the way】 ✅Niigata｜Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel, Snowflake Fire, Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Modern Art Museum, Farm Stage, Beauty Forest, Winter Terrace, Snow Moon Flower Sightseeing Train, Matsunoyama Hot Spring ✅Nagano｜Hakuba Ski Resort, Happo-One Fire Festival, Jigokudani Wild Monkey Park ✅Gunma｜Kusatsu Hot Spring, Shaolin Mountain Daruma Temple, Daruma Painting Experience, Daruma Festival - 【Stay and stay】 🏡Satoyama Jujyo｜The century-old inn is transformed into an ideal appearance of organic life by architects and Michelin-starred chefs🍱 🏡Matsunoyama Hot Spring Chisato's Inn Thousand Years｜The oldest inn in the hot spring street, you can enjoy a round of bright moon while bathing in the medicinal hot spring🌙 🏡Tokyu Hakuba Resort Hotel｜Located at the foot of the Happo-One Ski Resort, it has a mountainous temperament, and the scenery of the four seasons extends into the room🍁 🏡Kusatsu Hot Spring Kei｜Only 7 rooms, it is the highest-grade inn in Japan as soon as it opens🌊 - 【Delicious food】 🍡Roasted Mantou｜Small mantou are skewered and coated with sweet miso sauce and roasted on charcoal, salty and sweet 🍝Soba Noodles｜The best soba noodles in Japan are in Nagano, which can be eaten cold or made into hot soup noodles 🍣Sushi｜Niigata's red salmon is comparable to tuna, and sushi made with Yuko rice is definitely the top food in Niigata - 【Itinerary Overview】 DAY1｜Kiyotsu Gorge 🎆Go to Niigata to pass through Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel, Art Festival Snowflake Fire DAY2｜Art Niigata 🌲Visit Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Modern Art Museum and Farm Stage, walk in the winter terraces and Beauty Forest, and bathe in Matsunoyama Hot Spring DAY3｜Snow Country Train 🚈Take the Snow Moon Flower Sightseeing Train through the mountains and the sea DAY4｜Alps 🏂Enjoy Hakuba Happo-One Ski Resort, Happo-One Fire Festival DAY5｜World Famous Spring 🐒Watch snow monkeys soak in hot springs in Jigokudani, go to Kusatsu Hot Spring to stroll in the soup field and watch the soup dumplings DAY6｜Lucky Doll 🏮Visit Daruma Temple, paint Daruma dolls, and participate in Daruma Festival DAY7｜Farewell to Japan 👋🏻Return/Continue to travel to other cities in Japan

Doai Station is located on the Joetsu Line and has very few trains. The nearest major station is "Snow Country" Echigo-Yuzawa Station If you want to come here, I would recommend you to visit Echigo-Yuzawa first. Then around noon there is a round-trip flight that just happens to connect them together. The station’s ascending and descending platforms are 70 meters apart, with a total of more than 460 steps. The whole round trip usually takes about 20 minutes. There are even benches in the middle for people to take a short rest. It's very cool underground, even a little cold You can see in the picture that there is still fog, which is a bit scary. But I should come again in the winter There is a waiting room underground, and wine is being brewed next door, which is very special. The station is now unmanned, but the ticket office on the ground has also been turned into a lounge, and there is also a cafe selling coffee. If you are a railway fan or like this kind of mysterious place Welcome to visit once in your life #railway #japan

"The Gosen Tulip Fields are popular flower fields in Niigata prefecture. The Gosen area is one of the major producers of tulips in Niigata prefecture and attracts many visitors in spring who love flowers and photo shooting. The tulip season is from mid to late April and directly follows the cherry blossom season, during which Gosen is also a top destination." 📍Ipponsugi District, Sumoto, Gosen City, Niigata #mytripvlog

In fact, there are many unique farmland experiences when traveling, which can only be enjoyed in relatively rural places. When we come to the galaxy, what we see is the grape farmland. You can enjoy delicious grapes here and they are very cheap. It is also here. You can enjoy every moment of the feeling that the grapes give you. You can also DIY with your own hands and there are many souvenirs to buy. I like this kind of place very much because it is like a tourist factory. There are many souvenirs to buy. It’s a great enjoyment. I think it’s a very unique attraction for a week. Welcome everyone. You must come to the vineyard and take a look. 

When I came to Japan Galaxy, the room I checked in this time was actually a farmland outside. It felt very good, and it felt like a green forest. It was full of biological atmosphere, with antique Japanese-style buildings and shrine-like buildings. Some wishing strong people like the atmosphere of Chen Ting very much and the feeling here is really great. The air is very good and the environment is also heartstring. I personally think that the Japanese countryside is really fun. Everyone is welcome to come here. Galaxy is really a very special place with fun in the countryside.

Japan's travel "Ou only see" 18th century Yinshan sleep at the bottom of the lake scenic area name Austria only see lake In the summer, there is also a waterfall cloud photo guide The green mountains and green waters are picturesque, and all the shots are large. Accommodation nearby Ou only see the villa 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 At the top of the mountain, you can also go down the cable car. Maybe, you want to go now. May, there is just a lake around you, all good. Japan's largest man-made lake, Finally, I saw the lake, I arrived. Ou only sees the lake. It is one of the few red leaf viewing spots in Yuuma City, Niigata Prefecture. It is rated as one of the top 100 Japanese red leaves and the story of a village sleeping at the bottom of the lake. Because of the snow and ice all year round, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the white snow on the top of the mountain and the red leaves on the mountainside. In addition, the autumn is foggy, and the surrounding valleys are often enveloped in the fog. When the smog reaches saturation, you can admire the wonders of the clouds from the ridges in the early morning. The best way to get around is to choose Okutadami Lake Pleasure Boat and enjoy the scenery on both sides of the lake. The lake reflects the surrounding mountains and the colors vary from season to season. Especially in the season of new green or red leaves, you can enjoy the beauty from the tour boat. We chose to go to the three-story deck of the cruise ship. As the cruise ship gradually moved forward, the mysterious O only saw the lake unveil its veil. The wind in the valley is raging, standing in the wind, the endless lake, the mountains on both sides are quickly receding backwards. Under the contrast of snow and greenery, the Austrian lake is so natural and casual. After seeing the sun, the moon and the stars, the snow-capped mountains and lakes, you will know how small you are.