Accommodation Plum Blossom Season at Hakusan Park 2026 Late Jan - Late Mar After snowy winters, the signs of imminent spring are cherished in Niigata.
Culture Tainai Hinamatsuri 2026 Late Jan - Late Mar One place to see Hina dolls in Niigata Prefecture is at the Tainai City Hinamatsuri, where Hina dolls that were once cherished in homes across the city
Culture Art Mix Japan 2026 Mid Apr Art Mix Japan (AMJ) is a unique cultural festival held every spring in Niigata City, incorporating a variety of performing arts such as rakugo, kyogen,
Activities Sakura Season At Hakusan Park 2026 Mid - Late Apr Niigata City's Hakusan Park is home to around 160 Somei Yoshino cherry trees, making it one of the area's top spots to visit during sakura season.
Activities Muramatsu Park Kim Bergström Of the myriad destinations to appreciate sakura season in Niigata, Muramatsu Park is widely regarded as one of the best.
Transportation Joetsumyoko Station Kim Bergström Niigata's Joetsumyoko Station is a relatively new one, having only been opened back in 2015.
Activities Joetsu Aquarium Umigatari Kim Bergström Niigata is blessed with two world class aquariums - one in Niigata City, and another in Joetsu.