Culture Nishikigoi no Sato Michael B Ojiya City in Niigata Prefecture is world-famous for its cultivation of Koi fish.
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.
Culture Itoigawa Anglerfish Festival 2026 Early - Late Mar The Itoigawa region of Niigata is one of the prefecture's best spots for anglerfish, and the multi-venue Itoigawa Anglerfish Festival will serve up anglerfish
Area Tokamachi Tokamachi is located in the southern region of Niigata Prefecture. It only takes around 2 hours by shinkansen to get here from Tokyo. It is rich in culture and tradition. The area is mostly covered..
Activities Apallusion 2025 Early Jul - Mid Nov Apallusion is an illumination event held at the APA Resort in Myoko, Niigata Prefecture.
10 Activities Winter in Snow Country Kim Bergström Minami Uonuma is in the middle of Niigata’s snow country.
Activities Ojiya Hot Air Balloon Festival 2026 Late Feb Ojiya, in Niigata's snow country, has an annual hot air balloon festival.
Food Forest Inn Italian Restaurant Manish Prabhune Forest Inn Italian Restaurant is a log house restaurant in Niigata's snow country.