Basically, Tsubame-Sanjo is one of the most sought-after Japanese brands when it comes to metalworks or items due to their high quality and craftsmanship; so, it’s definitely worth your time to take a peek here.
◘◘ Check into a ryokan such as Hotel Futaba
– – – From Tokyo, we took the “Toki” or “Max Toki” shinkansen (bullet train) of the JR East’s Joetsu Shinkansen line in the morning.
◘◘ Drop by Imayotsukasa Sake Brewery
This is a park that provides glorious coastal sights over Senkaku-wan Bay. For the best 360 views, go to the vicinity’s Ageshima Observatory and Yusenkyo Bridge.
To cap off your visit, make sure to try their popular gelatos which are all made from natural ingredients.
Rest assured, if you’re coming on a month with no snow for your Niigata itinerary, there are various things to do here still, and one of my favorites is exploring Bokushi Dori (street) which is also called Shiozawajuku. Walking through this area is like stepping back in time given how it is speckled with Edo Period houses and shops. Rest assured, if you’re coming on a month with no snow for your Niigata itinerary, there are various things to do here still, and one of my favorites is exploring Bokushi Dori (street) which is also called Shiozawajuku. Walking through this area is like stepping back in time given how it is speckled with Edo Period houses and shops. Rest assured, if you’re coming on a month with no snow for your Niigata itinerary, there are various things to do here still, and one of my favorites is exploring Bokushi Dori (street) which is also called Shiozawajuku. Walking through this area is like stepping back in time given how it is speckled with Edo Period houses and shops. Rest assured, if you’re coming on a month with no snow for your Niigata itinerary, there are various things to do here still, and one of my favorites is exploring Bokushi Dori (street) which is also called Shiozawajuku. Walking through this area is like stepping back in time given how it is speckled with Edo Period houses and shops. Rest assured, if you’re coming on a month with no snow for your Niigata itinerary, there are various things to do here still, and one of my favorites is exploring Bokushi Dori (street) which is also called Shiozawajuku. Walking through this area is like stepping back in time given how it is speckled with Edo Period houses and shops. Rest assured, if you’re coming on a month with no snow for your Niigata itinerary, there are various things to do here still, and one of my favorites is exploring Bokushi Dori (street) which is also called Shiozawajuku. Walking through this area is like stepping back in time given how it is speckled with Edo Period houses and shops. Rest assured, if you’re coming on a month with no snow for your Niigata itinerary, there are various things to do here still, and one of my favorites is exploring Bokushi Dori (street) which is also called Shiozawajuku. Walking through this area is like stepping back in time given how it is speckled with Edo Period houses and shops. Rest assured, if you’re coming on a month with no snow for your Niigata itinerary, there are various things to do here still, and one of my favorites is exploring Bokushi Dori (street) which is also called Shiozawajuku. Walking through this area is like stepping back in time given how it is speckled with Edo Period houses and shops. Rest assured, if you’re coming on a month with no snow for your Niigata itinerary, there are various things to do here still, and one of my favorites is exploring Bokushi Dori (street) which is also called Shiozawajuku. Walking through this area is like stepping back in time given how it is speckled with Edo Period houses and shops. Rest assured, if you’re coming on a month with no snow for your Niigata itinerary, there are various things to do here still, and one of my favorites is exploring Bokushi Dori (street) which is also called Shiozawajuku. Walking through this area is like stepping back in time given how it is speckled with Edo Period houses and shops. Rest assured, if you’re coming on a month with no snow for your Niigata itinerary, there are various things to do here still, and one of my favorites is exploring Bokushi Dori (street) which is also called Shiozawajuku. Walking through this area is like stepping back in time given how it is speckled with Edo Period houses and shops. Rest assured, if you’re coming on a month with no snow for your Niigata itinerary, there are various things to do here still, and one of my favorites is exploring Bokushi Dori (street) which is also called Shiozawajuku. Walking through this area is like stepping back in time given how it is speckled with Edo Period houses and shops. Rest assured, if you’re coming on a month with no snow for your Niigata itinerary, there are various things to do here still, and one of my favorites is exploring Bokushi Dori (street) which is also called Shiozawajuku. Walking through this area is like stepping back in time given how it is speckled with Edo Period houses and shops. Rest assured, if you’re coming on a month with no snow for your Niigata itinerary, there are various things to do here still, and one of my favorites is exploring Bokushi Dori (street) which is also called Shiozawajuku. Walking through this area is like stepping back in time given how it is speckled with Edo Period houses and shops. Rest assured, if you’re coming on a month with no snow for your Niigata itinerary, there are various things to do here still, and one of my favorites is exploring Bokushi Dori (street) which is also called Shiozawajuku. Walking through this area is like stepping back in time given how it is speckled with Edo Period houses and shops. Rest assured, if you’re coming on a month with no snow for your Niigata itinerary, there are various things to do here still, and one of my favorites is exploring Bokushi Dori (street) which is also called Shiozawajuku. Walking through this area is like stepping back in time given how it is speckled with Edo Period houses and shops. Rest assured, if you’re coming on a month with no snow for your Niigata itinerary, there are various things to do here still, and one of my favorites is exploring Bokushi Dori (street) which is also called Shiozawajuku. Walking through this area is like stepping back in time given how it is speckled with Edo Period houses and shops. Rest assured, if you’re coming on a month with no snow for your Niigata itinerary, there are various things to do here still, and one of my favorites is exploring Bokushi Dori (street) which is also called Shiozawajuku. Walking through this area is like stepping back in time given how it is speckled with Edo Period houses and shops. Rest assured, if you’re coming on a month with no snow for your Niigata itinerary, there are various things to do here still, and one of my favorites is exploring Bokushi Dori (street) which is also called Shiozawajuku. Walking through this area is like stepping back in time given how it is speckled with Edo Period houses and shops. Rest assured, if you’re coming on a month with no snow for your Niigata itinerary, there are various things to do here still, and one of my favorites is exploring Bokushi Dori (street) which is also called Shiozawajuku. Walking through this area is like stepping back in time given how it is speckled with Edo Period houses and shops. Rest assured, if you’re coming on a month with no snow for your Niigata itinerary, there are various things to do here still, and one of my favorites is exploring Bokushi Dori (street) which is also called Shiozawajuku. Walking through this area is like stepping back in time given how it is speckled with Edo Period houses and shops. Rest assured, if you’re coming on a month with no snow for your Niigata itinerary, there are various things to do here still, and one of my favorites is exploring Bokushi Dori (street) which is also called Shiozawajuku. Walking through this area is like stepping back in time given how it is speckled with Edo Period houses and shops. Rest assured, if you’re coming on a month with no snow for your Niigata itinerary, there are various things to do here still, and one of my favorites is exploring Bokushi Dori (street) which is also called Shiozawajuku. Walking through this area is like stepping back in time given how it is speckled with Edo Period houses and shops. Rest assured, if you’re coming on a month with no snow for your Niigata itinerary, there are various things to do here still, and one of my favorites is exploring Bokushi Dori (street) which is also called Shiozawajuku. Walking through this area is like stepping back in time given how it is speckled with Edo Period houses and shops. Transport & Travel Guide: Kudamonogari
Travel Directions Guide: Go over to Niigata station, take the Echigo Line that goes to the direction of Yoshida (各停). Stop at Yoshida station (14 stops total) and change to a different line, Yahiko Line that heads to Yahiko (各停). Stop at Yahiko Station (2 stops total).
- Sake no Jin (Niigata Sake Festival): Held mid-March, as the land of sake, this is one of Niigata’s major events. At this festival, you can sample over 500 varieties of sake from approximately 90 local brewers! Just purchase a tasting ticket and you’re sure to have a great time through and through!
- Tokamachi Snow Festival: Sapporo might be the most famous snow festival, but Niigata’s is actually the oldest and probably the most laid-back and authentic snow celebration as well. Furthermore, with the heavy snowfall in the area, there is no shortage of sculptures that are dispersed all over town! If you’re interested in witnessing this spectacle, you should come on the 3rd Saturday of February.
- Oiran Dochu Courtesan Procession: Oirans no longer exist in Japan, but as a way of commemorating their unique beauty and culture as high-rank courtesans and entertainers, processions like this are often held in Japan. Niigata has its own and it’s usually held in the middle of April in Jizoudouhonchoudoori, Tsubame (Ookouzu banks, near Bunsui station).
- Niigata Hanae Project: Since Niigata is one of Japan’s major tulip producers, this event that’s held from April 29 to May 2 is where participants will create giant “flower paintings” using tulips that were discarded in the process of bulb cultivation.
- Nagaoka Festival: As per usual, you would expect float parades and folk dance processions in festivals like this; BUT the main highlight of this affair held on August 1 to 3 is its large-scale fireworks display that happens over the Shinano River. Helpful to note is that it is considered one of the top 3 fireworks shows in Japan since you would often witness insane stuff like 650-meter giant sanshakudama fireworks, waterfall shapes, volcano-like formations, and 20,000 smaller shakudama fireworks.
- Niigata Festival: Lasting for 3 days starting on August 7, you will see a lot of float parades, firework displays, and dance processions (that customarily involve around 20,000 people)!
- Earth Festival: Held on Sado Island in August, the highlight of this festival is the performance of the world-famous taiko drummer group, Kado. This festival lasts for 3 days and includes various events in an open-air concert style.