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52 upcoming events
Christmas Candle Night 2024

Christmas Candle Night 2024

Dec 14th - Dec 25th

A special illumination event at Echigo Hillside Park this winter will see the venue open after dark on select dates for their Candle..

Niigata ¥450
Tokamachi Son-in-Law Throwing Event 2025

Tokamachi Son-in-Law Throwing Event 2025

Mid Jan

The Tokamachi muko (son-in-law) throwing event takes place on January 15th each year, and involves new husbands being thrown off..

Niigata 6 Free Entry
Itoigawa Anglerfish Festival 2025

Itoigawa Anglerfish Festival 2025

Late Jan - Early Feb

The Itoigawa region of Niigata is one of the prefecture's best spots for anglerfish, and the multi-venue Itoigawa Anglerfi..

Niigata 2
Koide International Snowball Fight 2025

Koide International Snowball Fight 2025

Mid Feb

The Koide International Snowball Fight is one of Japan's most unique festivals. Teams battle it out in groups of five to be..

Niigata 5 Free Entry
Aollumination 2024-2025

Aollumination 2024-2025

Nov 15th - Feb 16th

Aollumination is a seasonal illumination event that takes place at Aore Nagaoka during the winter months, beginning in mid-November..

Niigata Free Entry
Tokamachi Snow Festival 2025

Tokamachi Snow Festival 2025

Mid Feb

The Tokamachi Snow Festival has been held annually since 1950, and provides a fun way to enjoy the snow that this region of Japan..

Niigata 5 Free Entry
Ojiya Hot Air Balloon Festival 2025

Ojiya Hot Air Balloon Festival 2025

Late Feb

Ojiya, in Niigata's snow country, has an annual hot air balloon festival. There's both a hot air balloon competition, as..

Niigata Free Entry
Bishamondo Naked Man Festival, Urasa 2025

Bishamondo Naked Man Festival, Urasa 2025

Feb 28th - Mar 1st

The Naked Man Festival at Urasa's Bishamondo is one of the top bizarre festivals in Japan and a wonderful night out each year..

Niigata 5 Free Entry

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