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

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. 🌳

I'll introduce 7 must-visit art spots and recommended spots to take photos in Niigata✍🏻 (All photos are from July 2024) ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ ▼ sᴘᴏᴛ 📷 ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ Reverse City ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ 📍 Address | Matsushiro, Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture 🕰️ Hours | 24 hours ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ For the many lost windows ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ 📍 Address | Kikyohara, Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture (Kikyohara Moisture Park) 🕰️ Hours | 24 hours ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ Rotating Absence ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ 📍 Address | 3743 Matsushiro, Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture 🕰️ Hours | 24 hours ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ Geronpa chorus ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ 📍 Address | 3743-1 Matsushiro, Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture 🕰️ Hours | 24 hours ┈┈┈┈┈ Bijinbayashi Forest ┈┈┈┈┈ 📍 Address | 1225-1 Matsuguchi, Matsunoyama, Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture 🕰️ Hours | 24 hours ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ Pokefuta Magikarp and Pigeon ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ 📍 Address | 4915 Sakuramachi, Ojiya City, Niigata Prefecture 🕰️ Hours | 24 hours ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ Pokefuta Magikarp and Gyarados ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ 📍 Address | 2-7-5 Jonai, Ojiya City, Niigata Prefecture 🕰️ Hours | 24 hours 🏷️ Save it and use it as a reference for your next outing! ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ ✍🏻 ᴍᴇᴍᴏ ˊ˗ Ojiya City is the birthplace of Nishikigoi 🐟 You can see Magikarp Poke Lids (manholes) ✨ ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ #Niigata Tourism #Niigata Trip #Echigoi Art Festival #Domestic Travel

When I go to Japan🇯🇵, I quite like going to local izakayas🏮 Because it must be cheaper than Hong Kong🇭🇰 and more authentic🥹 And it's even rarer to have food in rural places😚 For example, we go to Niigata 😍 it is a more rural place Restaurant🍴 is more concentrated in the station🤭 I went to the nearby after the whole day's activities to find food We chose ぽんしゅ馆 Uonuma Kamatsu❤️ In Japan🇯🇵 One special thing is that many times when choosing food is based on the photos😂 You may find surprises This one shop first offers a wide variety of Niigata specialties!! ️Whether it's seafood or drinks🤭 No wonder it's so popular with Japanese people😂 Especially the variety of Japanese sake 🤣 Maybe because Niigata is a very famous place for making sake in Japan🇯🇵🥹 There are so many choices that it is difficult to choose🤪 I go on weekdays so there is no need to make a reservation to have a seat but it is full 😳 so want to eat on holiday best to make a reservation first There are quite a few Japanese people come to buy from as you can imagine its quality should be quite good Because the seafood is very fresh so we of course have ordered a platter 😍 It has several different sashimi on top! ️ It will change depending on the season 🥹 but normally more mainstream will have 🤭 It tastes really fresh and sweet 🤪👍🏻 It's great without soy sauce In addition, because it specified the use of Niigata rice so we have ordered kama rice ❤️ here to Japan 🇯🇵 anything to eat 😳 The clerk will take it and cook it slowly in front of you🤭 medium enough to open the lid and enjoy😚 I ordered the eight-caught fish 😍 the whole rice will absorb its essence!! ️ And there will be mushrooms, etc. so it is very chewy 🤣 super good 👏🏻👏🏻 I think if the tourists without self-driving come to say This izakaya🏮 is very convenient because it is only a minute from the station❤️ And it can be booked This is very convenient for arranging trips Address: 950-0086 1-96-47 Garden, Chuo-ku, Niigata, Niigata Prefecture #Japanese and Korean city attractions #I miss #resident writer #overseas travel #weekend tour #food guide #Japan #japan travel #japan attractions #parents and children travel guide #parent-child holiday destinations #couples destinations

Niigata as a rural place actually has many special attractions😌 The first time I came here I was surprised It has more museums 🤣 many introduce the local historical development 🤭 A lot of culture and architecture are well preserved 👍🏻 For example, like the Museum of Northern Culture The Museum of Northern Culture is actually the Ito Mansion built in 1889 ❤️ You can imagine it has a history of many years It was preserved and opened to everyone in 1946 as a museum In this vast house you can appreciate the Japanese garden 😎 You can also appreciate the fine art collected by the owners of the past generations 😌😌 And in spring you can also see the blooming cherry blossoms 🌸 and the 150-year-old wisteria flower flowers 🪷 autumn leaves 🍁 and so on 🤣🤣 Here you can see all the changing seasons ❤️ So everyone will come to visit this one Because it is a tourist attraction so there are gift shops, coffee shops and restaurants 🍴 and so on in the yard😎 However, the restaurant🍴 requires a reservation🤭 You have to pay attention And it requires an entrance fee 😌 So you can consider whether you would want to visit this attraction #Japan Attractions #Holiday Good Places #Christmas Good Places 2022 #Resident Writer #Parents Good Places #Overseas Travel #Parents Good Places Guide #Japan #Japanese Cuisine #Japan Travel #Japan Good Places #Japan Travel Strategy #Travel

Niigata is actually a food capital Although it is not so urban 🙈 but its food quality is better and higher value for money 👍🏻 This time we chose a quite famous restaurant🍴 Yuzuma Kamazo At the door I saw his very large sign saying he was using new rice The rice cooked here will be especially delicious😁 This restaurant🍴 uses about 100 kinds of wine from Niigata Prefecture and a large number of seasonal ingredients to prepare dishes 🫶🏻🫶🏻 so you can definitely eat the most seasonal food and flavor in Niigata😎😎 However, the restaurant🍴 has a very modern Japanese atmosphere 👍🏻❤️ Create a place where you can relax while eating😌 It is very comfortable to talk to friends😌 Their dishes use the freshest fish😆 so the freshness of each dish is very good The point is because of the large use of local ingredients 🤭 so the price is very affordable 👍🏻 If you are in Niigata, you should not miss this restaurant🍴 Address: 1-96-47 Garden, Chuo-ku, Niigata, Niigata Prefecture #Japan Attractions #Christmas Good Places 2022 #Holiday Good Places #Hong Kong Good Places #Resident Writer #Japan #JapaneseCooking #JapanTravel #foodie

Sake Museum "PONSHU Pavilion" is a very special souvenir shop located in Niigata Station🫶🏻 Mainly selling various Japanese sake and rice biscuits 🍪 while there are drinks made with rice, etc. 🤣 so it is very different from the usual souvenir shop And his concept is to use food to express Echigo Uonuma culture 😁 thereby starting to promote Niigata food 👍🏻 The museum has the "Nippon Sake House" for Niigata Japanese sake and the "Echigo Uonuma Shop" for fermented foods. If you want to eat, you can go to the Uonuma Kamazo inside 😆 In this pair, you can definitely taste Japanese sake and food 🤭🤭 In addition, its "Sake Resort" is a super popular attraction selected by all Japan🗾 wine fans😎 Here you can try all the Japanese wines in Niigata's wine cellars❤️❤️ The tasting at the Sake Museum "PONSHU Pavilion" is to use tokens 🫶🏻 Just use 500yen to exchange for 5 tokens to try it 👍🏻👍🏻 If you go to Niigata be sure to go and see it #Japan Attractions #Christmas Good Places 2022 #Holiday Good Places #Hong Kong Good Places #Resident Writer #Parents Good Places #Overseas Travel #foodie #cafe #hkfoodie #I miss #Japan #Japanese Cuisine #Japan Travel #Japan Good Places #Japanese Food #Japan Hotels #Japan Travel Strategy #hkfoodblogger #Good place to take pictures

Beauty Forest is a forest in the Matsunoyama area of ​​Tokamachi, southern Niigata Prefecture 🤣 is the rich natural beauty here😬 If it comes to December you can still wear snowshoes here for a walk 🚶🏻 So many people spend a little 🤏🏻 time here to enjoy the beautiful scenery when they come to Niigata This is even more selected as the 100 choices of fantastic field scenery in Japan 👍🏻 is definitely a representative landmark of Matsunoyama ❤️❤️❤️ If you want to go to Tokamachi Beauty Forest is actually quite convenient 🤣 We are taking the North Vietnam Express North North Line to Matsushiro Station and then change the bus to Matsueyama Onsen🚌 is about 15 minutes in front of Matsunoyama High School get off and walk 20 minutes to see such a place 😁 The beauty forest grows beech 😎 The age of the trees is about 90 years If it is autumn, there will be many people to see the yellow leaves 🍂 to winter will be covered by white snow 🫶🏻🫶🏻 really very attractive If you will stay nearby for a day hot spring ♨️ hotel 🏨 then you can definitely take a half day here #Japan Attractions #Holiday Good Places #Christmas Good Places 2022 #Hong Kong Good Places #Summer Good Places #Overseas Travel #Resident Writer #Japan #Japanese Cuisine #Japan Good Places #Japan Travel Guide #Japan Travel

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 

Address: 949-8433 Koide, Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture Content: A must-see spot for any trip to Niigata Kiyotsu Gorge: The reflection of people on the water's surface was a truly beautiful sight! Please come and visit us 🌲🌲 #Outdoors#Prefectural Residents Discount

A gondola in Echigo Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture, commonly known as the Dragondora. It was named after Yumi Matsutoya because it looks like a dragon's back. It's no surprise, as it's over 5 kilometers long. You can also see autumn leaves from late October to November. It's only in operation for a limited time, so hurry! #autumn leaves #mountain climbing #Naeba Mountain

The reinforced concrete building and torii gate are huge! It is a religious corporation that does not belong to the Shinto Shrine Association, so the atmosphere is different from that of ordinary shrines. I felt some kind of strong power! It is a historic shrine that dates back to the Jomon period. The photo shows the annual Shinko Festival. The fires are gradually lit, and tens of thousands of candles are lit just before midnight. First, worship at the Okumiya Shrine, then buy a pair of candles, write your wish on the candle, light it, and leave it. By the way, the candles cost 2,000 yen. #JapanGenkiProject2021 #SummerShortTrip #SummerResortYouWantToKeepItSecret #AmazingNature#BreathtakingView

Kiyotsu Gorge, one of Japan's three great canyons It's tucked away in the mountains of Niigata Prefecture, but it's always full of tourists! As you walk through the tunnel decorated with mysterious electric lights, you'll see a wonderful fusion of nature and art. At the end, there's a space filled with water, reflecting the canyon, creating a breathtaking view ^ ^ #JapanGenkiProject2021 #SummerShortTrip #SummerResortYouWantToKeepSecret #CoolTravelExperience

Do you like mountain climbing? Echigo-Yuzawa is located in the Japan Alps, where mountain climbing is a favorite activity for tourists. It is only 70 minutes away from Tokyo. Tired? In the evening, you can enjoy local mountain food and soak in hot springs. #bucketlist

Beautiful Sakura (cherry blossoms one of the beautiful flowers in japan National Obsession: Cherry blossoms are a beloved part of Japanese culture, with festivals and celebrations dedicated to their blooming. Hanami: The tradition of "hanami" (花見), or flower viewing, involves picnicking and enjoying the beauty of cherry blossoms under the trees.

Ryugon is a place where you can feel the Japanese atmosphere in an old house that feels like home. You can also relax while looking at the garden! Reasonably priced and the rooms were very comfortable 😮💨🩵 The food was also very delicious 🍽️ And the customer service was very polite! ◎ Stylish and comfortable, it has been reborn You can relax and feel the quiet atmosphere of Satoyama There is also a bar exclusively for guests You can enjoy a drink 🍶 I recommend enjoying it with meals instead of just staying 👍🏻👍🏻 You can also use it for special occasions such as anniversaries! If you visit Niigata, please stay here 💕💕 📍 Location: 1-6 Sakado, Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture #0 yen trip February 2025 #Niigata Prefecture

Kiyotsukyo Gorge is one of the largest canyons in Japan. 📍Location: 2119-2 Koide-Ki, Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture It's a surreal space that's like a painting! Even the toilets inside the tunnel are art🎨 At the end of the tunnel, there is a beautiful view...✨ The view reflected on the water is sure to look great in photos👍🏻 You can enjoy it in any season, summer, autumn, or winter🏔️ In the summer, the tunnel is cool and refreshing You can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons while walking and refresh yourself in nature! ◎ It's one of the spectacular views you want to see before you die If you come to Niigata Prefecture, be sure to visit! #0yentravelFebruary2025 #NiigataPrefecture #KiyotsukyoGorge

A cafe built on the site of a former factory 🥣 The interior is all handmade by the members! You can choose where to sit on a hammock, bench seat, counter seat, etc. depending on the day, and it seems to have been created with the customer's feelings in mind 🪵✨✨ We are so busy living in modern times that we can't take a break, so it was a very comfortable space created with the desire to provide a space where we can relax 🍃 The acai bowls here were developed by a 17-year-old staff member They were very delicious, so if you come to Niigata This is a cafe you should definitely visit ✨✨ Basic information 📍Location: 2F, 6-12 Yoshida Saiwai-cho, Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture 🕰️Business hours: Mon-Sun 10:30-18:00 #0 yen trip February 2025 #Niigata #Niigata trip #acai bowl #Niigata cafe #Niigata gourmet

Shungyoshunsai Goku DINING Wakadanna Niigata Ekimae Branch 📍Location: 1-5-9 Hanazono, Chuo-ku, Niigata, Niigata Prefecture, Bellow Hanazono 1F 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: Clean 💰Price per person: 5,000 yen - 6,000 yen 🕰️Opening hours: Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 17:00 - 23:00 Fri, Sat, Day before holiday 17:00 - 00:00 Tue Closed 💞Reasons why we recommend it: There are many types of sake🍶, so we recommend it. The menu was also extensive. It was a luxury to be able to eat blackthroat seaperch🐟 at this price!! #NiigataTrip #NiigataGourmet #NiigataPrefecture

I went to a bakery called "1095BAKERY" in Minamiuonuma City, Niigata! 📍193-1 Nagamori, Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture 1095BAKERY was named with the theme of delicious bread 365 days a year! They make bread using Hakkaisan's brewing water and natural yeast! When I went in the morning, there were only a few types of bread that had been baked. They say that the most bread is lined up around noon, so I recommend going there at that time! The inside of the store was an open space with a beer brewery and a place to enjoy beer and bread. This time, I mainly bought sake, so I didn't buy Hakkaisan beer or gin, but I saw a video in the archives that said Hakkaisan is trying various challenges, and I thought it was amazing that the company is not only looking at tradition but also at new things! #FuriTabiWinter

I went to a shop called "little M. -COFFEE AND SNACK-" in Minamiuonuma City, Niigata! 📍240-1 Nagamori, Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture It was a cute cafe from the building! There were tofu muffins left, and I bought one that combined my favorite flavors, matcha, white chocolate, and strawberry! The latte and muffin were so delicious that I stopped by to buy one as a souvenir on the way home, and I was able to get the last muffin! They are particular about the ingredients, and the muffins are made without butter, eggs, milk, or refined sugar, so they were very delicious! It seems that you can order them, so I would like to try them again! #FritabiWinter

#FuriTabiWinter Located on the Sea of ​​Japan side, it is the fifth largest prefecture in Japan in terms of area, including Sado Island This is a record of my castle tour ---.𖥔 ݁ ˖ 𖥔 ˖ ݁ 𖥔.---.𖥔 ݁ ˖ 𖥔 ˖ ݁ 𖥔.---.𖥔 ݁ ˖ 𖥔 ˖ ݁ 𖥔.--- ◼︎Shibata Castle Ruins The ruins of a castle in Shibata City, also known as "Ayame Castle," was built in 1598 by Hidekatsu Mizoguchi, the first lord of Shibata Domain The Shibata Domain's administrative office was located here There is a front gate and a former Ninomaru corner tower that have remained since the Edo period ◼︎Takada Castle Three-story turret The ruins of a castle in Joetsu City The three-story turret of Takada Castle, built in 1614, was rebuilt in 1993 as a commemorative project for the 20th anniversary of the founding of Joetsu City #Niigata #Niigata trip #Niigata sightseeing #castle tour #domestic travel #girls' trip #solo trip

I went to a restaurant called "Ishidaya" in Murakame City, Niigata Prefecture! 📍10-24 Tabata-cho, Murakame City, Niigata Prefecture I learned that Murakame City is not only a sake town, but also a salmon town, so I went there to eat delicious salmon and salmon roe! I went to this restaurant because it was listed in a guidebook I borrowed from the library. Ishidaya. They had a salmon-only set in collaboration with "Daimyo Bankruptcy," so I was very satisfied to be able to eat various salmon dishes! The other fish and braised pork were also very delicious at reasonable prices! The salmon roe here was shockingly delicious to me, even more so than the one I had in Hokkaido! Please go and check it out! #FuriTabiWinter

This is a shop called "Le Tablier" in Niigata! 📍2-14-13 Amano, Konan-ku, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture This is a shop that sells cute and delicious baked goods! When I opened the door, I was greeted by a delicious smell, and inside the small store, there was a lovely space decorated with dried flowers! All the sweets looked delicious and it was hard to choose, but since it was a hot day, I decided to take out cookies that didn't need to be refrigerated to take home 🍪The interior, sweets, and takeout wrapping were all so cute that I was very satisfied 🌿 #FritabiWinter