8 Food Echigo Winery Michael B Niigata may be known for its leading sake breweries, but Echigo Winery proves the region is not a one-trick pony when it comes to alcohol.
JR Tadami Line Kim Bergström The JR Tadami line is a scenic railway route that runs through the mountainous regions of Fukushima and Niigata prefectures.
Activities Tsunan Snow Festival 2026 Early Mar Parts of Niigata Prefecture often get referred to as yukiguni (snow country) thanks to the region's massive amount of winter snowfall.
Activities Tokamachi Snow Festival 2026 Mid Feb This part of Niigata boasts one of the highest snowfall levels not just
Culture Giant Kite Battle of Mitsuke Imamachi & Nagaoka Nak... Early Jun out, there will be sales of local produce at the Roadside Station Patio Niigata
Culture Thomas the Tank Engine Exhibition 2020-2021 Dec 24th 2020 - Mar 28th 2021 Past Event A special event taking place at the Niigata City Art Museum celebrates the 75th anniversary of Thomas the Tank Engine.
Activities Spring Snow Festival at Yuzawa Kogen 2026 Late Apr - Early May Niigata Prefecture is known for receiving significant amounts of winter snowfall, so much so that it's still visible in some areas later in spring.