This time, went to “Niigata” and introduce you to a very cool experience!!
Near snow Resort from Tokyo!
Want to enjoy snow while on vacation in Tokyo?
GALA YUZAWA
Unfortunately in Tokyo there is no snow. But don’t be disappointed, you can see snow at GALA YUZAWA, the near snow resort from Tokyo in Niigata.
Not only ski resorts, there are also restaurants and onsen (hot springs) !
If you want to go there, you can ride the shinkansen leaving from Ueno Station in just 69 minutes!
Enjoy the snow resort!!
Not only snow, but the Japanese culture!!
Many spots to enjoy in Niigata!
https://enjoyniigata.com/en/spot
Yahiko Shrine
It took my breath away upon stepping into the shrine.
The main shrine in its splendid resplendence surrounded by pristine forests.
Apart from the spiritual stories, you would want to know that the shrine is surrounded with cherry blossoms so imagine how beautiful it looks in spring time.
https://enjoyniigata.com/en/spot/7476
Northern Culture Museum
At Northern Culture Museum, you will get a glimpse into the lives of a family, Ito, which started out as farmers in the Edo period, who grew so rich that they eventually built an enormous fortune and became the greatest landowners in Echigo (then Niigata).
This hall is called zashiki – a formal tatami reception room that looks out to the beautiful Japanese garden and used for important family occasions such as weddings, funerals and so on.
https://enjoyniigata.com/en/spot/5559
Strawberry Picking
Do you know that Niigata is also the “Kingdom of Fruit”?
In winter to spring time, you can pick the famed Echigo Hime ichigo.
If you have a chance to visit Niigata, please enjoy the fresh local fruit that turned into many kinds of yummy sweets.
You will enjoy the taste of the “Pear of Dreams” which is a special product that is the pride of Niigata. Echigo-hime Strawberry with a strong sweetness and mild acidity is a brand of strawberry in Niigata
And don’t miss the juiciness of peach that you can find various varieties in Niigata
https://enjoyniigata.com/en/gourmet/sweets/top
Eat Aburi Nodoguro Don
Nodoguro is said to be the king of white fish, which sometimes appears as one of the rare “neta” of your okamase sushi course. But here at Sekai Sushi, you get to eat a whole bowl of it with an extra punch – having it seared fragrantly!
And Wappa-Meshi ! It is usually served with seafood topping as such salmon (and salmon roe!). It’s really simple and nutritious.
Official travel guide “Enjoy Niigata”
Facebook “Niigata Tourism Information”