Culture Nagaoka Flower Fair 2025 May 25th - May 26th Running for over 30 years now, the Nagaoka Flower Fair presents the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of seasonal springtime color...
Activities The Minamiuonuma Gourmet Marathon 2025 Sunday - Jun 8th The Minamiuonuma Gourmet Marathon has a picturesque running route, and delicious local eats and drinks at the finish line to enjoy...
Festivals Giant Kite Battle of Mitsuke Imamachi & Nagaoka Nak... Jun 7th - Jun 9th The Giant Kite Battle of Mitsuke Imamachi and Nagaoka Nakanoshima has an impressive history of over 360 years.
Culture Shirone Kite Battle 2025 Jun 5th - Jun 9th The Shirone Kite Festival is an annual event dating back to the mid 1800's. A kite was crashed by residents of Shirone into..
Culture Edamame Speed Eating Championships 2025 Late Jul For edamame fans, an event in Nagaoka challenges competitors to see how fast they can eat 650 grams of them, with both individual..
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Activities Tokamachi Ajisai Park Hydrangea Festival 2025 Jul 1st - Jul 31st During the month of July each year, the Tokamachi Ajisai Park is home to a hydrangea festival which celebrates the beauty of around..
Activities Summer Sky Snow Festival 2025 Early Aug Held near the summit of the Hakkaisan Ropeway, the Summer Sky Snow Festival includes a sledding slope made from winter's stored..