Welcome to Niigata Prefecture 🗾

Niigata, located on Japan’s western coast, is renowned for its pristine nature, world-class rice, fresh seafood, and amazing ski resorts! 🌊

Niigata City Highlights

Pier Bandai

• Modern waterfront area with fresh seafood markets 🐟
• Great restaurants serving local delicacies 🍜
• Beautiful sunset views over Japan Sea 🌅
• Regular events and festivals 🎉

Northern Culture Museum

• Former residence of wealthy merchant family 🏠
• Traditional Japanese garden 🌿
• Cultural artifacts exhibition 🎎
• English audio guides available 🎧

Famous Local Food & Drink

Must-Try Local Dishes

• Premium Koshihikari Rice 🍚
• Fresh sushi and seafood 🍣
• Poppo-yaki (traditional sweet) 🍪
• Hegi-soba noodles 🍜

Sake Experience

• Home to 90+ sake breweries 🏭
• Free sake tasting available 🍶
• Brewery tours (reservation required) 🚶
• Best sake season: winter ❄️

Nature & Outdoor Activities

Sado Island

• Historic gold mines ⛰️
• Toki (Japanese crested ibis) sanctuary 🦅
• Traditional fishing villages 🎣
• Taiko drum experiences 🥁

Hiking & Adventure

• Mt. Yahiko hiking trails 🏃
• Naena Falls 💦
• Seasonal flower fields 🌸
• Rich wildlife viewing 🦌

Getting There & Around

Access

• 2 hours from Tokyo by Shinkansen 🚅
• Regular flights to Niigata Airport ✈️
• Highway bus services available 🚌

Best Time to Visit

• Spring: Cherry blossoms 🌸
• Summer: Festivals 💃
• Autumn: Fall colors 🍁
• Winter: Skiing ⛷️

Experience the best of Japanese hospitality, nature, and culture in Niigata! ✨