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Toki Messe is a convention centre located at the mouth of the Shinano River meeting the …

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The Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks Show is considered to be one of Japan’s three…

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Takada Park is home to castle ruins and is famous for its gorgeous cherry blossoms. In s…

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This market features the very best foods that Niigata has to offer, from merry-go-round …

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For anyone who likes Japanese sake, this is the place to come if you are visiting Niigat…

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Sado Island is Japan’s second largest island after the island of Okinawa. This lar…

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This highland region comprises seven hot springs, including Myoko, Akakura, Ikenotaira, …

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Known as the lake of swans, Hyoko Lake has been designated a national natural treasure.F…

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Located in Tokamachi city, Niigata, the Hoshitoge Rice Terraces are famous for their sce…

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This hot spring is rare for being a “hot spring for the eyes” and since anci…

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Located in an open coastal area that is constantly refreshed by sea breezes, and with ap…

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Naena Waterfall has been selected one of Japan’s 100 greatest waterfalls. The forc…

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Mount Yahiko rises 634 metres above the ground – as high as the Tokyo Skytree &nda…

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This fireworks festival sees the launch of many large spherical fireworks, including the…

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The diversion of the Shinano River at Okozu near Bunsui in Niigata prefecture is lined w…

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Kiyotsukyo Gorge, known as one of Japan's three great gorges along with Kurobe Gorge…

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With a history stretching back 2,400 years, the Yahiko Shrine has been worshipped since …

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Senami Onsen is a famous hot spring resort just 10 minutes by car from Murakami Station.…

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The Bandai Bridge is a solid stone arch bridge crossing over the Shinano River. Decorati…

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Hakusan Park is a Dutch-style promenade garden neighbouring Hakusan Shrine. This beautif…

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Tokamachi Snow Festival was born from the ideas of local people to “befriend the s…

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Mount Hakkai has been worshipped as a spiritual mountain since ancient times. It is the …

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The tarai bune is one of Sado’s most famous sights. Originally used as washtubs, t…

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Besides rice production, Niigata Prefecture’s abundant snowmelt also makes the reg…

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Sit at a jade table and make your own bracelet comprised of a round jade bead, natural s…

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The Northern Culture Museum is the former residence of a local wealthy farming family. T…

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Awashima is an island with a total circumference of just 23.0km. In Japanese “awa&…

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Located in Itoigawa, a region famous for its jade, Kotakigawa Jade Gorge is the leading …

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The Fossa Magna Museum is a museum that tells the story of Japan’s minerals, rocks…

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The Joetsu Aquarium, known by its nickname of “Umigatari,” was reopened afte…

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Kuriyama Beika is the company behind the famous Bakauke brand rice crackers. Here, you c…

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Tsubame City is famous as a city of manufacturing that is home to highly advanced and di…

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Tsukioka Onsen is famed for its rich sulphuric water with one of the highest sulphur con…

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Kasugayama Castle is well-known as the home of Kenshin Uesugi, the famous Sengoku period…

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Mt. Myoko stands at 2,454m and is surrounded by a wealth of natural hot springs. The mou…

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The Ichishima Sake Brewery was founded by the Ichishima family, which were one of the la…

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Founded by Kobo Daishi (Kukai) in 807, Chokokuji Temple is one of Sado’s ancient t…

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Fukushimagata Wetlands is a vast nature reserve stretching over 193 hectares. It is home…

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The Yahikoyama Skyline is a 16.8-kilometre driving route leading up to the top of Mount …

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The Sado Gold Mine was the largest gold and silver mine in Japan. It has a 400-year heri…