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The tub boat was also featured in the animated film "Spirited Away. On the Ogi Coas…

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

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This grand house was built in 1918 as a family villa by Kijuro Saito IV, a scion of the …

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Itoigawa Geopark was the first of its kind in Japan to be designated as a UNESCO Global …

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Akiyamago is a small hamlet in the Nakatsu river valley. Enclosed by the steep mountains…

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Nishikigoi, or vari-coloured carp are known as “swimming jewels,” with their…

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Shibata Castle Ruins Park is located on the site of the historic Shibata Castle. It has …

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Oyu Onsen forms a part of the Yunotani Hot Spring area in Uonuma City. It is a hot sprin…

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

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

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

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

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The Naked Man Pushing Festival is held each year in snow that is usually more than 2m in…

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Trek in an area that looks like a painting of “real” Japan; experience the r…

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Tsuiki (hammered) copperware, one of Tsubame City’s traditional metalworking produ…

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Forget about your daily hustle and bustle and experience cozy countryside life at this g…

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This walking tour takes you through the old port town Niigata. Explore the moat town whi…

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One of the best factory tour facilities for cutlery manufacturers in Japan. Visitors can…

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It is said that gold nuggets have been collected in this area since the Heian period (79…

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The Wara Art Festival is held every year from summer through autumn. Young people from t…

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Lotte Alai Resort's Zip Tour is 1,501 meters long and descends all the way down from…

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The Sasakawaregare Kayak Center offers kayak tours along the Sasakawaregare (Murakami Ci…

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Sado Island is a treasure trove of traditional Japanese culture and nostalgic scenery an…

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

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The Niigata Prefectural Museum is intended as a place for visitors to learn comprehensiv…

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Onogame is a giant, turtle-shaped monolith standing 167 metres above ground level plungi…

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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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This summer festival takes place over the course of three days in early August in the ce…

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Why don't you release your stress and anxiety by breaking tiles? Course A: Thro…

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

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

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Myosenji is a tranquil temple located at the former site of Sadogashima Castle and is fa…

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This new hot spring area was first opened up in 1991. The spring water wells up from 1,4…

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This old samurai house is situated close to the remains of Murakami Castle. It is a clas…

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A “gangi” refers to a traditional veranda or arcade-like construction in fro…

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Murasugi Onsen is a hot spring area tucked away in the forest, embraced by the five peak…

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