Things to do in Niigata

• Age 20～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

At this quaint sake brewery, founded in 1804 (the first year of the Bunka era, during the Edo period), you can learn about the sake culture of Joetsu and the differences in taste between modern and past varieties and brewing methods, and enjoy the rich sake culture of Joetsu. ・Sample sake made using different methods ・Sample and select your favorite from the various bottles provided by the brewery ・Create an original label on Japanese paper with a brush, etc., and take home a one-of-a-kind bottle Experience plan (approx. 1 hour) ‣ Brewery tour ‣ Tasting ‣ Shopping

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

A driver living in Niigata will guide you through the city of Niigata. Drivers who know the local area can introduce you to hidden spots that are not listed in guidebooks. 〜Model course〜 Highlights of visiting Yanagito and Niigata City [Course] Bandai Bridge → Honmachi Market → Minatopia → Toki Messe Observatory [Time required] 1 hour 30 minutes Sightseeing Tour [Course] Bandai Bridge → Honmachi Market → Hakusan Park/Prefectural Government Memorial Hall → Gokoku Shrine → Niigata Coast → Minatopia → Toki Messe Observatory ) can also be included. [Time required] 2 hours and 30 minutes [Fee] From 15,000 yen ★Ryuto/Niigata city charter plan [Course] We will guide you to the location of your choice by time charter. (Destinations are limited to Niigata City. Fees are charged in units of 30 minutes, starting from 1 hour charter.) [Time required] From 1 hour [Fee] 6,000 yen ~ Castle Town Shibata and Farmer's House [Course] Shibata Castle Ruins → Kiyomizuen/Ashigaru Nagaya → Ichishima Sake Brewery → Northern Culture Museum (Ito House) [Time required] 4 hours [Fee] 24,000 yen ~ Echigo Ichinomiya Yahiko Shrine and Seaside Line [Course] Iwamuro/Takarayama Sake Brewery → Yahiko Shrine → Mt. Yahiko Skyline → Echigo Nanaura Seaside Line [Time required] 4 hours [Fee] 24,000 yen ~ ★Mt. Kunigami, a place related to Ryokan, and Mt. (Soan/Kunigamiyama/Gogoan) → Teradomari Fresh Fish Center → Echigo Nanaura Seaside Line [Time required] 6 hours [Fee] From 36,000 yen *Prices and time required include waiting time for sightseeing. *The following items will be borne separately by the customer. (Toll road, parking fee, admission fee, admission fee, other personal expenses) * If the time or distance exceeds due to changes in the course at the request of the customer, an excess fee will be charged separately. *We can guide you to restaurants. *Sightseeing taxi fares include consumption tax.

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• Age 3～Age 85
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00 / 18:00

Niigata City sightseeing bus and escort and guide you to 3 places you care about! You can choose 3 from the following 15 spots! For a bullet tour ♪ For a preview ♪ Next day you may be able to carefully go around alone! ?

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• 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.

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• Age 10～Age 100
• 3～4 hours /4～5 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

You can make your own silver ring. Silver rings are made by cutting and bending silver plates. This is a small group experience course that is limited to one group each time, so you can create pairings and relax with friends, family, or yourself. Beginners can rest assured that special work such as brazing will be carried out by instructors. You can choose your favorite design from the sample rings and have it made. Anyone old enough to use tools can try out the production experience. If it is not completed within the time, we will complete it and ship it at a later date. (Shipping fee not included) Would you like to make a special gift or commemorative silver ring? **Japanese people are not eligible**

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• Age 0～Age 85
• Over 6 hours on the day

From Sado for the first time to deep Sado. A local sightseeing driver will guide you through Sado's representative sightseeing spots. The beautiful crested ibises and the famous temples that have stood the test of time are both impressive. (*"Meisatsu" is mainly used to mean a famous temple with a long history.) Sightseeing route Ryotsu Port (accommodation) → Toki no Mori Park → Kiyomizu Temple → Hasedera Temple → Daizen Shrine → Myo Senji Temple → Rengebuji Temple → Ogi/Taraibune → Hotel (Ryotsu Port)

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• Age 0～Age 85
• Over 6 hours on the day

From Sado for the first time to deep Sado. A local sightseeing driver will guide you through Sado's representative sightseeing spots. Nichiren Shonin, who is celebrating his 800th birthday, traces his hardships on Sado. ★Sightseeing route ★Ryotsu Port (accommodation) → Matsugasaki/Okeyaki → Konponji Temple → Jissoji Temple → Myoshoji Temple → Myosenji Temple → Accommodation (Ryotsu Port)

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• Age 12～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00

You will be transformed into a traditional Japanese princess and have your photo taken. We have recreated the uchikake worn by brides at weddings with our own arrangement. It is easy to change into, so it is less stressful on the body and takes less time, so you can experience it easily. Point makeup, simple hair styling, and hair accessories are also included in the price. We will do hair styling and point makeup so that the photos will be more beautiful. If you add gorgeous hair accessories, you will look beautiful from all angles. ① Choose your outfit ② Change of clothes ③ Hair styling, point makeup ④ Photograph ⑤ Change of clothes The finished photo data will be sent by email 5 or more shots It is a 2-minute walk from Niigata Station, so you can enjoy it while you wait!

• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 11:00 / 13:30 / 15:00

Oguni Washi, which has been made in the Oguni area of Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture for a long time. Oguni Washi is a strong and durable Japanese paper that does not tear easily. [Contents of experience] Choose your favorite paper, choose your favorite shade shape, put Japanese paper in the mold, pass it through a letter press machine, mark the fold line, and anyone can make it with a simple craft. increase. A battery-powered LED candle light is used as the light source. If you replace the battery, you can enjoy the light of Japanese paper for a long time. You can take it home on the day of production! *The Oguni Washi Production Association asks customers and staff to wear masks to prevent infection. In addition, we will respond with a time difference so that multiple customers (family members and groups) do not overlap, so please take care of it.

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• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 11:00 / 13:30 / 15:00

* Would you like to make Oguni Japanese paper that has been made in the Oguni area of Nagaoka City since ancient times? * This is a full-fledged paper-making machine made with 100% mulberry (Kozo) ingredients, using tools that are actually used by paper-making craftsmen! You can make original Japanese paper by making maple leaves or cut paper as you like. We will guide you through the process of manufacturing Japanese paper with the Explanations of the craftsmen on the cooking and cooking of the raw materials. Why don't you touch the paper making in the old snowy country ♪ It is recommended that you can make it for groups and families who want to make it carefully ♪

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30

It is a meal plan at a long-established restaurant in Little Kyoto "Kamo" in Hokuetsu ♪ <Kiyountei Yamashige> Founded 180 years ago. The shop name "Yamaju" is derived from the fact that the first generation was called "Kamiyama no Shigebei" and was popular. At the time of its founding, it ran a bathhouse called "Yuya Chojuyu," which was a popular place to soak in hot water, eat leisurely, and drink alcohol. In the Taisho era, I also worked on Western food. Since then, it has been operating as a Japanese restaurant. In 1959 and 20th year, the imperial family visited us. You can spend a comfortable space with a pure Japanese-style space and the cuisine and hospitality unique to a long-established restaurant. It was published in the 2020 Michelin Guide Niigata. Fall 2021 The building was certified as a national registered tangible cultural property.

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• Age 12～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

This plan allows you to walk around the town freely wearing a kimono or yukata. This page is for those applying alone. There is a discount plan for two or more people. Please apply from there. The Katakai Fireworks Festival will be open for special business on September 9th and 10th. For details, search for "Kimono Rental Mayu" on SNS. You can walk around Niigata Furumachi in a kimono, and there are shrines, temples, historical buildings, and Japanese gardens nearby. You can participate alone. We will provide kimonos from October to May, and yukatas from June to September. We have over 70 kimonos for women and over 80 yukatas for women. We have basic navy blue, gray, and dark brown kimonos for men, in S, M, L, and LL sizes. We also have basic colors for men's yukatas.

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

This plan allows you to walk around the town freely wearing a kimono or yukata. You can walk around Niigata Furumachi in a kimono, and there are shrines, temples, historical buildings, and Japanese gardens nearby. You can participate with friends or as a couple. Kimonos will be provided from October to May, and yukatas will be provided from June to September. There are more than 60 kimonos for women and more than 50 yukatas for women. For men, we have basic navy blue, gray, and dark brown kimonos in S, M, L, and LL sizes. Men's yukatas are also available in basic colors. We will be open for a special period on the Katakai Fireworks Festival on September 9th and 10th. Thank you for your understanding. For more information, please search for "Rental Kimono Shop Mayu" on Instagram, X, and Facebook.

• Age 3～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 10:30

Empty-handed is OK. No need to prepare anything. First, you will change into a kimono. Dressing and simple hair setting will be done here. We also have bags, sandals, and tabi that match your kimono. You will wear a kimono and enjoy lunch and walking around the city. As an option, it is also possible to request a photo shoot by a professional photographer or a professional hair and makeup artist. Rickshaw rides around the city are also wonderful (rickshaws run from April to October).

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