12 Culture Niigata's Saito Family Summer Villa Tomoko Kamishima In 1918, a wealthy merchant in Niigata, Saito Kijuro (IV), built a beautiful summer villa; carefully and spaciously planned for the viewing of its superb
20 Culture Horide Shrine Bryan Baier A small shrine with stunning autumn foliage in Kanzu, Niitsu, east of Niigata City
18 Culture Worth a Michelangelo Alena Eckelmann Some temples in the Echigo area of Niigata Prefecture, for example, are... "gambling temple", and to Saifuku-ji Temple located in Uonuma City
Nightlife The Kiwi Tavern Bryan Baier The Kiwi Tavern is the best place in Niigata to have a drink, chill out and chat with someone who speaks your language.
15 Culture Bokushi Dori in Shiozawa Haruka Saijo Getting away from the hot, humid, and busy city to relax in the Edo period atmosphere
Food Bridge New York Coffee Bryan Baier Authentic New York Bagels, coffee, tea, cookies and other goodies in Niigata
Activities Ikarashi Beach Bryan Baier Beaches run the length of Niigata City from just west of the Shinano River to the mouth of the Sekiya diversion channel.