Activities Yahiko Chrysanthemum Festival 2025 Nov 1st - Nov 24th The Yahiko Chrysanthemum Festival is held on the grounds of the picturesque Yahiko Shrine. It is the largest chrysanthemum festival..
Culture Hina Doll Festival in Enzan 2026 Mid Feb - Mid Apr Antique hina doll sets from the Meiji and Showa Eras, as well as special hanging hina decorations and beautifully made padded fabric..
Activities The Minamiuonuma Gourmet Marathon 2026 Early Jun The Minamiuonuma Gourmet Marathon has a picturesque running route, and delicious local eats and drinks at the finish line to enjoy...
Activities Koide International Snowball Fight 2026 Early Feb The Koide International Snowball Fight is one of Japan's most unique festivals. Teams battle it out in groups of five to be..
Activities Urasa Chrysanthemum Festival 2025 Late Oct - Mid Nov Chrysanthemums are Japan's national flower, and there are plenty of them on display at the annual Urasa Chrysanthemum festival..
Food Yairo Watermelon Festival 2026 Late Jul - Early Aug Wild about watermelon? The Yairo Watermelon Festival in Niigata offers all you can eat watermelon for the bargain price of 500 yen...
Food Echigo Winery Grape Festival 2026 Mid Sep The Echigo Winery is situated in the heart of Niigata's snow country, and holds an annual Grape Festival where you can enjoy..
Culture Niigata Fireworks Festival 2026 Mid Aug As with many summer festivals, the highlight of the Niigata Festival is the fireworks in the evening over the river. On Friday..