【Morning(6～12 a.m.)】 Things to do in Niigata Page 2

• Age 6～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

This plan is a 3-hour use plan where you can rent a jet ski for 3 hours! * A jet ski license is required to operate. Please note.

• Age 7～Age 80
• 5～6 hours
• 08:30

This is a great value day pack ticket that includes a one-day ticket for the Cupid Valley lift, a 1,000 yen meal ticket that can be used at the restaurant "Blanc Neige", and an entrance ticket to the adjacent Yukidaruma Onsen "Kubikino". There is also a discount coupon that can be used for rental and school at 500 yen off each, so you can use it at a great deal!

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• 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

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 12～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 09:30

Join me on a guided tour around Muikamachi, Niigata. Starting from Muikamachi Station, less than 2 hours from Tokyo, we'll cycle through Minamiuonuma's rice fields and Niigata's best spring water on our way to the Hakkaisan sake brewery, all with ease on e-bikes. At the brewery, we’ll explore the story and tradition behind this premium sake, connecting centuries of craftsmanship, heavy snowfall, and pristine water. We’ll enjoy a delicious meal featuring onigiri made from local rice (vegan option usually available). On the way back, we’ll stop at a traditional four-season Japanese park. We’ll return to the station by 15:00, giving you time to explore the local onsen or head back to Tokyo. The tour starts at 10:00 and covers about 20km. 〜Flow of experience〜 10:00　Departure We will depart from the east side of Muikamachi Station 11:00　Niigata Best Spring Water We will stop a bit to taste the voted best Niigata spring water. 12:00　Hakkaisan Sake Brewery We will visit the sake brewery, have lunch and explore the nature around the area. 14:00　Japanese park We will visit and learn more about a beautiful Japanese park and its history. 15:00　Return We will be back at the train station to finish the tour.

• Age 12～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:30

Join me on a guided tour of Daigenta in Yuzawa, Niigata. Starting from Echigo Yuzawa Station, just 70 minutes from Tokyo, we'll cycle through Yuzawa village and explore Japanese parks on our way to Daigenta Canyon with ease on e-bikes. At Daigenta, we'll enjoy views of rice paddies and mountain peaks, take a break at the lake, and then ride downhill through the forest and old village. An optional lunch at a local café is available. We’ll return to the station by 13:00, giving you time to explore Yuzawa's onsen town. The tour starts at 9:30 and covers about 15km. 〜Flow of experience〜 9:30　Departure We will depart from the east side of Echigo Yuzawa Station 10:00　Japanese park We will stop for a while, enjoying the four seasons Japanese park of Yuzawa. We may see some Koi fish swiming in the pound. 11:00　Daigenta lake We will have a small break to enjoy the breathtaking view that Daigenta Lake offer. 13:00　Return We will be back at the train station to finish the tour, you will have time to enjoy the local food from one of the many restaurants. Giving you the afternoon to enjoy the town of Yuzawa.

• Age 4～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:30

Just a short walk from our Dancing Snow office, you'll find stunning nature. Climb, descend, snowshoes and enjoy access to pristine forests. Anyone from small children can easily do it ♪ (Please prepare snow boots and boots.) We will take a walk in a safe forest that will be fun for all customers. You can also take a walk on walking skis (skis and boots can be rented), so please feel free to contact us. At noon, we will make a snow table and enjoy a warm lunch together♪ Usually, it is a hot sandwich, but we can change the menu as necessary, such as cheese fondue (we will also prepare wine).

• Age 12～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:30

Dancing Snow's regular backcountry guided tour is a one-day course of Mt. Aim for a peak accessible from the Myoko ski resort. Use lifts and gondolas to get as far as you can, then hike up to the top. Expect approximately 2-3 hours of climbing time, depending on your group and destination. If you have experience and want to enjoy steep slopes and deep snow, please join us.

• 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.

• For Groups

• 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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• 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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• 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 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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• 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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• Age 20～Age 85
• 4～5 hours
• 10:30

An old private house lunch, Tarai boat experience, cafe, leisurely luxury course around sake breweries ♪ Finally, you can enjoy tasting and shopping at Hokusetsu Sake Brewery before returning home! [via/route] Ogi port (accommodation) → Shukunegi/lunch → Tarai boat experience → Otaki Rakusha/Satoyama Cafe Yamazato → Hokusetsu Sake Brewery → To your accommodation (Ogi port)

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• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 85
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

From Sado for the first time to deep Sado. A local sightseeing driver will guide you through Sado's representative sightseeing spots. I will show you everything from the Sado Gold and Silver Mine, Toki, and Shukunegi! ★Sightseeing route ★Ryotsu Port (accommodation) → Sado Gold and Silver Mine → Shukunegi → Hangiri → Toki no Mori Park → Skyline → Hakuundai → Accommodation (Ryotsu Port)

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 85
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

From Sado for the first time to deep Sado. A local sightseeing driver will guide you through Sado's representative sightseeing spots. Play taiko drums with the staff of Kodo, one of Japan's leading taiko groups, and even experience the Tarai Bune! ★Sightseeing route ★Ryotsu Port (accommodation) → Shukunegi Taraibune → Taiko Experience Center → Accommodation (Ryotsu Port)

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• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

Sado Island's Gold Mine, a designated World Heritage Site. From your first visit to deep Sado, a local sightseeing driver will guide you around Sado's most famous tourist sites. Enjoy the spectacular views from an altitude of 900 meters and the roots of Sado's unique culture and history, the Sado Gold and Silver Mine. ★Sightseeing route★Ryotsu Port (Oyado) → Toki no Mori Park → Osado Skyline, Hakuundai → Sado Gold and Silver Mine → Kitazawa Flotation Plant → Oyado (Ryotsu Port)

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• For Family

• 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 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Have you ever seen a huge calligraphy performance? Opportunities to experience calligraphy performance are limited, and it is something everyone should experience at least once in their life. Calligraphy performance is more than just writing, it is an art that reflects your heart. You can also relieve your daily fatigue and stress and have a dynamic and powerful experience. In this calligraphy performance experience, you will be able to write on one full sheet of paper (69cm x 136cm) and two pieces of paper cut in half (34.5cm x 136cm). You can take home your finished work. At the end of the experience, please add your name to the giant calligraphy work that I created, measuring approximately 2.5m x 5m. Experience location: The event will be held at a former Japanese confectionery store in Sadogashima, Niigata Prefecture. You can reach us by car or bus, and the bus stop is a 5-minute walk away. There is also free parking, which can be reached in just 30 seconds on foot. Language: You can choose from Japanese or English. Note: If the experience is for about 4 people, it will take about 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes. We can accommodate groups of 10 or more, but it may take longer than planned, so if you have a large group, please contact us in advance. Also, since you will be using ink in the experience, please come in clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. The experience includes: 1. Introduction 2. Demonstration 3. Practice 4. Add your name to the giant calligraphy I wrote 5. Certificate 6. Matcha time, Q&A, photo shoot, etc.

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• 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. 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 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30

You can experience making Sasa-Mino sushi, a local dish born in the Myoko / Suginosawa area, while learning from the locals. With family, friends and couples! Would you like to experience making Sasa Mino sushi together?

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• Age 2～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00

Why don't you experience making traditional Japanese food and rice cakes with your children? Myoko's grandma will teach you from scratch. Souvenirs include glutinous rice, perilla powder, and red beans. A recipe is also included, so you can reproduce it even when you go home!

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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 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 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 14:00

``Kumiko work'' has been selected as a made in JOETSU craft. You can try your hand at making a Kumiko coaster at the Arai Craft Class. There are two types of designs: the traditional ``Amanoha'' pattern and the ``Snowflake'' pattern, which is a symbol of the Myoko region, which is an area with heavy snowfall.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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 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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• Age 5～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 12:00

It is a private snowboard school for foreigners. 1 lesson for up to 6 people for 2 hours. Our staff has instructor qualifications, so even those who try snowboarding for the first time can enjoy it with confidence.

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