Niigata is located in the northernmost of Central Japan largely facing the Sea of Japan. It is known as a snowy region and has numerous fine ski resorts including Gala, Naeba and Kagura. Not only Niigata is famous for the top Japanese rice brands indigenous to the prefecture but also the freshest seafood caught in the Sea of Japan. You can get from Tokyo to Niigata by Shinkansen within an hour and a half.

THINGS TO DO

JR East Pass for Foreign Residents in Japan: Tohoku, Nagano and Niigata
Tsunan Snow Festival in Niigata
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure The Animation 10th Exhibition
Fuji Rock Festival 2023
Kagura Ski Resort: the Hidden Snow Paradise for Skiers
Takada Castle Cherry Blossoms 2023: Japan’s Best Cherry Blossoms by Night

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