Best around Niigata Spot List

An historic garden surrounding austere Japanese residential architecture

An historic shrine favored as a place of rest and relaxation by locals

You can see Japanese crested ibis up close

A symbolic bridge crossing the Shinano River

The tare katsu cooked wholeheartedly enjoys high popularity

One of Tsukioka's most luxurious inns

An aquarium where you'll learn from seeing, touching and playing

The site of the former mountain castle once considered impregnable

【The entertainment resort that will fill you with new inspiration】 This season Naeba Ski Resort celebrates its 50th anniversary.

A shrine with 2,400 years of history and the largest shrine gate, symbolizing Yahiko.

From workshops to restaurants

Reconstructed in Takada Park, the Sanju Yagura houses a gallery of artifacts and an observation room

NASPA Ski Garden is a skiers-only ski resort suitable for families and beginners as well as intermediate skiers looking for some ungroomed snow and mogul challenges.

Delicious food. Fun time. Value for money. Visit Maiko at least once a season.

A gorgeous gorge that changes with the seasons

At this ski resort from the summit you can see the beautiful scenary of Mt. Sumon, Mt. Aakakusa, and Mt. Echigo-Sanzan. Slopes are varied from steep to gentle runs.

With plenty of equipment available to rent, you do not need to take anything with you when visiting. Easy access—just 10 minutes from JR Muikamachi Station by the free bus, or 5 minutes by car from the Kan-Etsu Muikamachi Interchange.

Wide and gentle slopes give you a spacious feeling and kids and beginners can enjoy skiing comfortably.

Boasting impressive amounts of snow on the slopes, and one of the largest freeriding zones in Japan, this legendary resort has reopened for the first time in 11 years!

Superb access. Only 3Km from Yuzawa IC! Relax in natural hot spring baths after skiing.