【Review ranks】 Things to do in Niigata Page 4

• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

In the 1800s, Niigata thrived as a port city. Ships from Russia, China, England, and all over the world came here to trade. Niigata citizens led lucrative lives making their living by shipping cargo and selling local products (mainly agricultural). The city was flooded with sailors from all over the world, allowing Niigata to blend and change with their influence. Join us on an historical walking tour through the old port town Niigata, where we will explore the unique harmony of Western and Japanese cultures that developed in Niigata in the 1800s.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 16～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Everyone has heard of Geisha, popular female entertainers in the 19th century Japan. However, before Geisha's popularity grew, OIRAN were considered the trend-setters of Japanese fashion world. These highly educated women had the precarious nickname Keisei (or Castle-toppler), for their reputation of stealing the hearts of upper-class men. In Niigata, OIRAN were always very popular in the Furumachi area. Today, in the near-by Honcho area there are many places that allow visitors to experience al l the splendor of Oiran fashion. Allow yourself to explore your sensuality and project to the world your inner beauty, through the transforming experience of expertly selected dress and make-up. No one has ever walked away unchanged.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 11:00

Experience sushi making with EDGE OF NIIFATA in the center to port-town Niigata. Niigata is the best place to enjoy high quality sushi. The fresh seasonal fish and Niigata Koshihikari rice make for a life-alteringly delicious combination. People not only from all over Japan, but from all over the world come to Niigata for a taste of Niigata sushi. When you have a chance to enjoy the best sushi in the world, why not expand the experience by also learning to make it? A professional sushi chef will teach you about the history of Niigata sushi, how to make it, and how to properly eat it.

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• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 18:30

In the Showa period, Furumachi stood along with Shimbashi (Tokyo) and Gion (Kyoto). Discover the beauty of this historical district, while strolling through the through quaint Niigata allies. Let's march together through the night streets, visit high-class restaurants and traditional Izakaya, and meet many interesting locals. Doubtlessly, this will be a “sake memory”

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• Age 20～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 16:30

Become yourself a sake master after taking part in EDGE OF NIIGATA's unique lecture. You will not only gain the skills to differentiate all the types of sake, but you will also learn the best food pairing options for each type. The lecture takes place in a renovated traditional Japanese home that is now a restaurant-café with a unique retro feel. First, you will receive our Sake presentation. Then, you can test your new skills with practice. Try four different types of Sake and match them with freshly prepared delicious traditional Japanese dishes.

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• Age 0～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

You can make a vegetable dyeing frame using Murakami tea, which is a specialty of Murakami City, Niigata Choose your favorite from several types of traditional patterns, and insert the color of the fabric that has already been dyed with Murakami tea with a medium dye. Wash it with water, dry it, put it in the frame, and you have your own original vegetable dyeing frame. You can take it home on the On the day The calm and astringent colors unique to Murakami tea and the charm of traditional patterns will transform your room into a wonderful space. There is no Ageo/Okegawa Children up to 12 years old must be accompanied by a guardian. There are chemicals, aquariums, etc. at the experience venue, so please keep an eye on your children. We will support wheelchair users so that they can enjoy the experience. Please contact us. (There is a step in the experience venue)

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 99
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours

You can use the cycle station in the nature of Arai! It's OK even if you don't have your own bike! Why not choose your favorite bike at the cycle station, take photos with Mt. Myoko in the background, and ride through nature? ? *Usage restrictions*・There are no age/physical restrictions, but please note that there are limits on the size/quantity of bikes. (Recommended for elementary school students and above)・Please be sure to wear safety equipment and helmets while riding. ・When riding on the road, keep to the left and be careful of cars, including when crossing. ・Do not ride on farm roads or ridges, and when riding on sidewalks or within the hotel grounds, keep a distance from pedestrians and be very careful. ・When riding on public roads or within the hotel grounds, be careful not to leave brake marks due to sudden braking. ・If you have any trouble, please contact the information center immediately. [Regarding reservations] Rental bicycles are not available by reservation, but please note that there are limits on rental vehicles and sizes.

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• Age 5～Age 200
• Within 1 hour
• 07:00 / 08:00 / 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

This experience is not only about drawing calligraphy but also study history of Japanese. Calligraphy expresses a person's personality and gives a good insight into that person's way of life.It touches the heart and somehow, clears the mind.I'll begin our session with an introduction to calligraphy and teach you how to write.After that, you will write your art by yourself. The session include the following activities 1.Introduction 2.Demonstration 3.Hands-on Experience It's better to preparing if you have. 1. Black ink 2. Inkstone or black ink pot 3. Calligraphy blash 4. Paper You may enjoy the class even if you don't have them, but you will more enjoy if you preparing them. You can buy the items any online store. This experience is NOT same as offline-experience. This class is biginner's.

• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 200
• Within 1 hour
• 07:00 / 08:00 / 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00

The tea ceremony is not only about drinking matcha and eating sweets-there are more important pieces that I will teach you. I will begin by giving an introduction about matcha and tea ceremony.Then I will give a demonstration by performing the steps.After that, I will teach you how to make matcha tea. Lastly we will Q&A to cover anything the class. The session include the following activities 1. Introduce by myself (I will sharing some of my pictures) 2. Please introduce by yourself 3. Health benefits of matcha 4. Lecture of tea ceremony 5. Performance (please silence 10minutes) 6. I will teach you how to make delicious matcha. (If you have some tea utensils, please prepare before the class.Even if you don't have, no worries! You can enjoy the class!!! Just learn how to make delicious matcha. ① matcha ② tea whisk ③ bamboo tea spoon ④ tea bowl ⑤ hot water 6. Question/ Other This experience is NOT same as offline-experience. This class is biginner's.

• For Groups

• Age 20～
• 2～3 hours

TIPSY PASS is Events, where you can enjoy eating and drinking while setting up the old town area in Niigata where history and culture breathe. Use this pass to spend a pleasant time at Niigata City's “Furumachi” area, a traditional Japanese restaurant and tavern in the “Old Town”. ① Purchase Ticket book Please purchase Ticket book at Furumachi Hanai Community Information. You can share it with others. ② Find the restaurant you want to go to Please select the store you want to visit from 27 participating restaurants. ③ Enjoy eating and drinking In exchange for Ticket, a set of food and drink prepared for TIPSY PASS will be provided. You can also order Other for an additional fee.

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• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 80
• 3～4 hours

Shiozawa tsumugi kimonos were created by applying the techniques of Hon Shiozawa, which has a delicate grain and smooth texture and is designated as a traditional Japanese craft, and Echigo Jofu, which is designated as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. It's an experience where you can actually wear it, rather than just looking at it. Wearing a kimono, you can stroll along Makino-dori Street, where the streets of Shiozawa-juku on the Mikuni Kaido remain. <Please contact us> - If you have difficulty speaking Japanese, we can provide an interpreter (for a fee).・Original plans such as lunch included are also available.

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

[Enjoy the local flavor] "Anbo" is a steamed dumpling made by wrapping Nozawana or red bean paste in a skin made from rice flour. It is a local dish in the Chuetsu region of Niigata Prefecture and northern Nagano Prefecture, and is eaten as a staple food or snack. It is said that it was originally made by processing broken rice in the past, and is also part of Japan's MOTTAINAI culture. Nowadays, delicious "anbo" is made using "Koshihikari rice from Uonuma." You can make it together with local mothers while learning from them, so even beginners can feel at ease. If you have difficulty speaking Japanese, our staff will assist you with Google Translate, etc.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Niigata Our store Yamakami Dyeing Store is located in Murakami City, Kitakyushu. More than 360 here Year, I have been involved in a line of stains. Even with the passing of time, it has not changed as we have continued to make dyes that are close to people's lives. I am always by my side, and when I look at my heart relaxes ... I feel like that Hand-making Aims to

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Using an electric potter's wheel to spinning, it is a ceramic art experience plan a full-fledged work can make. Features of electric potter's wheel is, to become a homogeneous beautiful bowl of thickness. It will be clean finish, such as the first time, but a professional potter. A little difficulty than hand beauty batter goes up, but okay because instructors teach how to use and tips!

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• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

It is a pottery experience plan for beginners who molds clay freely by hand. Things that can be made with 1 kg of a little extra clay are coffee cups, teacups, large bowls, deep vases, dishes, etc. Infinity. A professional potter will teach you kindly, so it's safe for all newcomers. In the workshop surrounded by nature, let's complete your own original work while confirming the feel of the soil!

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• For Groups

• Age 9～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Choose your favorite from 30 different colors and 5 different designs, and make a round glass "Tonbo jade" with a diameter of about 1 cm. If you wish, you can attach a metal fitting and process it into an accessory or key holder (extra charge). Create only one original item in the world in just 15 minutes.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours /5～6 hours

The waves come and go constantly and repeatedly. Speaking of surfing, the image which catches the big wave of the south island and the Pacific precedes. In Japan, the water quality of nature and the sea, and the convenience of access from urban areas are here Niigata Is one of the most popular places. The serene Japan Sea is an easy-to-view field for beginners!

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours /5～6 hours

Windsurfing Is a sport that glides on the water lightly. Yachting It's similar, but you can fly and rotate and have more active movement. Challenge to my ability! There is something deep inside technology, and it may be necessary to practice to some extent before I can slide. However, the pleasure that you do not know unless you do it is amazing! How about you looking at it for the first time? The sense of speed, it seems to be addictive!

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• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 100
• 3～4 hours /5～6 hours

Even waves that can not be ridden even on a long board will go well! That is the stand up paddle board (SUP). As you stand in a standing posture and paddling with oars, you can go far off the coast while looking high, enjoying the sea breeze and views. Also, since SUP basically does not touch the body, it does not feel much cold even when the water temperature is low. Expand the world of marine sports more Activity Let's say it!

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours /5～6 hours

The waves come and go constantly and repeatedly. Speaking of surfing, the image which catches the big wave of the south island and the Pacific precedes. In Japan, the water quality of nature and the sea, and the convenience of access from urban areas are here Niigata Is one of the most popular places. The serene Japan Sea is an easy-to-view field for beginners!

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• Age 1～Age 100
• 3～4 hours /5～6 hours

Even waves that can not be ridden even on a long board will go well! That is the stand up paddle board (SUP). As you stand in a standing posture and paddling with oars, you can go far off the coast while looking high, enjoying the sea breeze and views. Also, since SUP basically does not touch the body, it does not feel much cold even when the water temperature is low. Expand the world of marine sports more Activity Let's say it!

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours /5～6 hours

Windsurfing Is a sport that glides on the water lightly. Yachting It's similar, but you can fly and rotate and have more active movement. Challenge to my ability! There is something deep inside technology, and it may be necessary to practice to some extent before I can slide. However, the pleasure that you do not know unless you do it is amazing! How about you looking at it for the first time? The sense of speed, it seems to be addictive!

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• Age 18～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Friends with each other and work colleagues, group rental in the race of a team is recommended! Because there is a podium, after the end of the race also champagne OK! Why do not you taste the racer mood together with friends?

• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Everyone can ride a rental cart if the height is 140 cm more . In addition, the license also be unnecessary license! Please try and taste the speed of the difference with the go-kart amusement park! !

• Age 10～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

It is a full-fledged course to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to enjoy diving safely. By applying the knowledge and skills learned in C card is issued courses as proof that wearing the knowledge and skills necessary for the diver After completing this course, without a supervisor within the range of the received training experience diving you will be able to.

• Age 4～Age 120
• 1～2 hours

Adventure coupons can be used for the following adventures. - HIZUME - Playground - Zip line - Daily content - Sightseeing gondola - Starry sky hot spring *You can use any three of the above contents once. *Usage restrictions*・There are some physical restrictions.・If children of elementary school age or younger are using the facility, please have a parent or guardian sign and accompany them.・When using the service for junior high and high school students, a signature from a parent or guardian is required.・For elderly customers, the guide will make a decision based on their health condition.・The above usage restrictions are standard values. If equipment such as a harness or helmet cannot be worn safely, you may not be able to use it even if it meets the above standards.

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• Age 12～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Feel like a charlatan and explore the dark tunnels in earnest! Mumyoi Mine, where raw materials for Mumyoi ware, a specialty of Sado, were mined; This is an academically very valuable tour that tours the tunnels that were excavated in the early Edo period. You can enjoy the feeling of exploring as if you were a charlatan before you knew it!

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours

【HALF-DAY or FULL-DAY LESSONS MINAMI UONUMA REGION】Fun lessons and local knowledge from experienced instructors to better your snow sports experience. Ski & Snowboard coaches for all levels & abilities in any resort in the Snow Country region.Additional to regular ski and snowboard lessons our instructors are qualified to teach you specific skills or activities, like:・Freestyle・Race Coaching・Resort Guiding・Back/side country guiding・Ski touring and Split boarding・Telemark・AdaptiveOur lessons are designed to meet your needs and goals no matter where you are in your snowsport experience.【Course time】◆Half Day2 hours )Full Day4 hours (9:00am~2:00pm) Includes 1-hour lunch break5 hours (9:00am~3:00pm) Includes 1-hour lunch break6 hours (9:00am~4:00pm) Includes 1-hour lunch break(Prices applicable to all resorts except for Gala Snow Resort, NASPA Ski Garden, Naeba Ski Resort and outside of Yuzawa Region and Minami Uonuma Region)

• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours

【HALF-DAY or FULL-DAY LESSONS YUZAWA REGION】Fun lessons and local knowledge from experienced instructors to better your snow sports experience. Ski & Snowboard coaches for all levels & abilities in any resort in the Snow Country region.Additional to regular ski and snowboard lessons our instructors are qualified to teach you specific skills or activities, like:・Freestyle・Race Coaching・Resort Guiding・Back/side country guiding・Ski touring and Split boarding・Telemark・AdaptiveOur lessons are designed to meet your needs and goals no Matter where you are in your snowsport experience.【Course time】◆Half Day2 hours ◆Full Day4 hours (9:00am~2:00pm) Includes 1-hour lunch break5 hours (9:00am~3:00pm) Includes 1-hour lunch break6 hours (9:00am~4:00pm) Includes 1-hour lunch break(Prices applicable to all resorts except for Gala Snow Resort, NASPA Ski Garden, Naeba Ski Resort and outside of Yuzawa Region and Minami Uonuma Region)

• Age 5～Age 65
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

One day snowboard instructor all to yourself! Perfect for beginners who want to improve their skills. It is a plan that you can be satisfied with because you can take lessons on the skis of your choice and transportation to your accommodation is included! ! If you need a rental, you can rest assured that you will be accompanied by an instructor when renting! ! Supports English and Chinese! ! ~ Flow of the day ~ 8:00 We will pick you up at your accommodation. 8:30 Arrive at the ski resort Arrive at the ski resort of your choice. We will attend to customers who need rentals. 9:00 Lesson start Let's start the lesson! 12:00 Lunch break I'm hungry! Energy charge for the afternoon lesson! 13:00 Afternoon lesson start Lessons start until 15:00. We will drop you off at your accommodation at 16:00.

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