Things to do in Niigata Page 3

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Enjoy a casual BBQ at Little Japan ECHIGO, an inn renovated from an old house! You'll be completely satisfied with the delicious and meaty brand pork "Echigo Mochi Pork" and "Koshihikari rice from Niigata Prefecture"! Enjoy the meat and rice with your whole body in the great outdoors♪① Check-in and preparation Please check-in and prepare at our inn. ② Start the BBQ! Once you're ready, enjoy the meat and rice in the great outdoors! ③ Clean up and disband You can use the restroom and change clothes at our inn.

• For Family

• 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 Rainy Days
• For Groups

• 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

• For Rainy Days

• 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 6～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

"Island Mirage" is a walk-through attraction where you can actually walk through the Doyu Mine of Sado Gold Mine while wearing the MR glasses "NrealLight". In a space where historical heritage and virtual worlds intersect, technology such as projection mapping is combined to create a new experience that has never existed before. *MR: Abbreviation for Mixed Reality. Cutting-edge IT technology following VR and AR

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• 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 Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 4～5 hours /1 Day or more

This is a lift ticket plan for Hakkai Sanroku Ski Resort. Have fun with your family and friends to the top of the mountain. It's a pair lift in no time ♪ This ski resort boasts 10 courses with different tastes, from the giant course with steep slopes and uneven terrain to the sledding slopes that are popular with children.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Enjoy a simple BBQ at Little Japan ECHIGO, an inn that has been renovated from an old folk house! You will be very satisfied with the sweet and delicious rice "Koshihikari from Niigata Prefecture" from Niigata, the rice producing region! Enjoy meat and rice with your whole body in the great outdoors ♪ ① Reception/preparation You will receive and prepare at our hotel. ② BBQ starts! Once you're ready, enjoy your meat and rice in the midst of nature! ③Cleaning up/Dismissal You can use the restroom or change your clothes at the hotel.

• For Family

• Age 4～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day

This is a lift ticket plan for Mt. Granview Ski Resort, a retro ski resort that reminds you of the Showa era. Of course, snowboarding is also possible on the entire surface. It is a ski resort where you can ski leisurely without waiting for a lift.

• For Groups

• 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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• For Rainy Days

• 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 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 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Strawberry picking experience & nabeyaki udon set plan! A set plan where you can make nabeyaki udon! Additional free up to 3 balls of raw eggs and udon! ! All-you-can-eat vegetables! There is no time limit, so please enjoy it together with the strawberry plan ♪ You can also make your favorite sweets from 3 types of parfaits, tarts, and daifuku with fresh strawberries you picked yourself! After making it, you can eat it on the spot ♪ Enjoy fresh strawberries to your heart's content! Selectable plan Strawberry picking experience (200g) & nabeyaki udon making: 1,500 yen/person Strawberry picking (200g) & nabeyaki udon making & strawberry sweets making experience: 2,500 yen/person each Please gather. We will check the reservation information and accept it. ②Please pick your favorite strawberries with a guideline of 200g. * After that, we will weigh it, and if it exceeds 200g, we will ask you to pay for the excess amount. ③If you apply for a fruit daifuku, a parfait, or a tart that you make yourself, you can use the strawberries you pick yourself to make it in your favorite shape and enjoy it. * Various fruits are also sold at the shop, so you can also purchase them. ☆ Please visit every corner of the farm with no admission fee. ☆ See how a wide variety of vegetables and fruits are growing ♪ Relax and enjoy fresh fruits and parfaits! The surrounding area is the orchard of Nakamura Kanko Orchard. Please enjoy the atmosphere of the countryside. The restrooms have also been beautifully refurbished. There is also a toilet for wheelchairs. Come with your family or as a couple! ! About Shirane Osato Pear Nakamura Tourist Orchard Shirane Osato Pear Nakamura Tourist Orchard is the largest farm in Niigata with a site two times the size of Tokyo Dome. The largest orchard in Niigata, located in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture. Admission is free. In the park, there are also drinks and puddings made with rare pears from Niigata prefecture, called "Rulechche", which are also called "phantom pears". From families to couples, please come by all means ♪

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

All-you-can-eat fresh pears prepared here for unlimited time & nabeyaki udon set plan! Add up to 3 eggs and udon noodles for free! All-you-can-eat vegetables ♪ You can also make your favorite sweets from 3 types of parfaits, tarts, and daifuku! After making it, you can eat it on the spot ♪ Enjoy fresh pears to your heart's content! All-You-Can-Eat Pears & Nabeyaki Udon Making: 1,500 yen/person ♪・Atago: The largest of the pears, it keeps for a long time and has a high sugar content.・Shinko: Native to Niigata Prefecture. It has a long shelf life and a good balance of sweetness and acidity.・ Le Lectier: Western pears with the No. 1 market share in Niigata Prefecture. *Experience flow* ① Please gather at the cash register. We will check the reservation information and accept it. ②You can eat as many pears as you like. *We may not be able to harvest depending on the timing. At that time, you can eat and compare various pears. ③If you apply for a fruit daifuku, tart or parfait that you make yourself, you can make daifuku, tart or parfait with pears and enjoy it. ☆ Please visit every corner of the farm with no admission fee. ☆ See how a wide variety of vegetables and fruits are growing ♪ Relax and enjoy fresh fruits and parfaits! Unlimited time! ! Please eat your fill! Open from 9:00 to 17:00 / No regular holidays ・ Come anytime during business hours.・There is no time limit for all-you-can-eat.・Renovated and clean restrooms and wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available. About Shirane Osato Pear Nakamura Tourist Orchard Shirane Osato Pear Nakamura Tourist Orchard is the largest farm in Niigata with a site two times the size of Tokyo Dome. The largest orchard in Niigata, located in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture. Admission is free. In the park, there are also drinks and puddings made with rare pears from Niigata prefecture, called "Rulechche", which are also called "phantom pears". From families to couples, please come by all means ♪

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• 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.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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)

• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Shirane Osato Pear Nakamura Kanko Orchard is the largest farm in Niigata with a site two times the size of Tokyo Dome. All-you-can-eat fresh pears prepared here for unlimited time! You can also make your favorite sweets from 3 types of parfait / tart / daifuku! After making it, you can eat it on the spot ♪ Enjoy fresh pears to your heart's content! All-you-can-eat pears: 1,000 yen/all-you-can-eat pears + parfait/tart/daifuku 6 packs Handmade experience: 2,000 yen each/you can eat and compare the following pears in the all-you-can-eat plan♪・Atago: Inside the pear It is the largest, has a long shelf life, and has a high sugar content.・Shinko: Native to Niigata Prefecture. It has a long shelf life and a good balance of sweetness and acidity.・ Le Lectier: Western pears with the No. 1 market share in Niigata Prefecture. *Experience flow* ① Please gather at the cash register. We will check the reservation information and accept it. ②You can eat as many pears as you like. * At that time, you can eat and compare various pears. ③If you apply for a fruit daifuku, tart or parfait that you make yourself, you can make daifuku, tart or parfait with pears and enjoy it. ☆ Please visit every corner of the farm with no admission fee. ☆ See how a wide variety of vegetables and fruits are growing ♪ Relax and enjoy fresh fruits and parfaits! Unlimited time! ! Please eat your fill! Open from 9:00 to 17:00 / No regular holidays ・ Come anytime during business hours.・There is no time limit for all-you-can-eat.・Renovated and clean restrooms and wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available. About Shirane Osato Nashi Nakamura Kanko Orchard Co., Ltd. The largest orchard in Niigata, located in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture. Admission is free. In the park, there are also drinks and puddings made with rare pears from Niigata prefecture, called "Rulechche", which are also called "phantom pears". From families to couples, please come by all means ♪

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours

Shirane Osato Pear Nakamura Kanko Orchard is the largest farm in Niigata with a site two times the size of Tokyo Dome. You can make your favorite sweets from 3 types of parfaits, tarts, and daifuku with the fresh strawberries you picked yourself! After making it, you can eat it on the spot ♪ Enjoy fresh strawberries to your heart's content! Selectable plan Strawberry picking experience (200g): 900 yen/person Strawberry picking (200g) & Strawberry parfait/tart/daifuku 6 pack handmade experience: 2,000 yen/person each Business hours 9:00-17:00/regular holiday No days of the week, come anytime during business hours.・There is no time limit for picking.・Renovated and clean restrooms and wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available. *Experience flow* ① Please gather at the cash register. We will check the reservation information and accept it. ②Please pick your favorite strawberries with a guideline of 200g. * After that, we will weigh it, and if it exceeds 200g, we will ask you to pay for the excess amount. ③If you apply for a fruit daifuku, a parfait, or a tart that you make yourself, you can use the strawberries you pick yourself to make it in your favorite shape and enjoy it. * Various fruits are also sold at the shop, so you can also purchase them. ☆ Please visit every corner of the farm with no admission fee. ☆ See how a wide variety of vegetables and fruits are growing ♪ Relax and enjoy fresh fruits and parfaits! The surrounding area is the orchard of Nakamura Kanko Orchard. Please enjoy the atmosphere of the countryside. The restrooms have also been beautifully refurbished. There is also a toilet for wheelchairs. Come with your family or as a couple! ! About Shirane Osato Nashi Nakamura Kanko Orchard Co., Ltd. The largest orchard in Niigata, located in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture. Admission is free. In the park, there are also drinks and puddings made with rare pears from Niigata prefecture, called "Rulechche", which are also called "phantom pears". From families to couples, please come by all means ♪

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 7～Age 90
• 1 Day or more
• 13:30

This special 2-day/1-night tour led by a fireworks specialist and a local guide is going to be incredible. We'll be visiting an open factory in Tsubame-Sanjo, a town full of professional craftsmen who sharpen knives and so much more! And then, you'll get to experience the absolutely amazing river fireworks at the Nagaoka Festival, which is one of the three major fireworks festivals in Japan! On this incredible tour, you'll get to experience the amazing Japanese artisan skills that have been passed down from generation to generation by countless talented craftsmen.

• For Rainy Days
• 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 16～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 09:00

"Fun" to exceed "dangerous"! ? Let's experience the charm of the snow bike (Snowscoot)! Even better to step up to a stretch Intermediate for the first time also one of the lessons in person! Want to stand out on the slopes! It is recommended for students who want to try to challenge the new gear!

• 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 16～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day

Sado is an island full of diversity. Capture your own impressions at various photogenic spots. We will go around Sotokaifu from Ryotsu Port. We will drop you off at your hotel in the Aikawa area. This is a 6-hour course.

• 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 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 Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 90
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00 / 15:30

You can enjoy "Koshi Kogen Ski Resort" in Yamakoshi, Niigata Prefecture for private use. Complete with beginner's courses, intermediate and advanced courses. Snowboarding is also allowed! The view from the top is amazing. It is safe for people who want to take a leisurely ride, beginners, and people with children. For lunch, we will prepare a ``Yamakoshi Bento'' packed with Yamakoshi food. For those who wish, we will also introduce you to the ``Amayachi-no-Yu'' large public bath, which is rich in minerals. It will soothe your mind and body after having a good time. ~Procedure of the experience~ 8:00 Private slopes open to the public Koshi Kogen Ski Resort will be open to the public. Enjoy your favorite activities such as skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, sledding, snowshoeing, etc. (Lifts are also in operation) *Skis, snowboards, wear, etc. are available for rental (charges apply) 12:00 Lunch at ``Yamakoshi Bento'' slope restaurant Enjoy the ``Yamakoshi Bento'' packed with Yamakoshi food. 13:00 Free time (you can choose either) ① Play on the slopes in the morning (lifts will not be in operation) ② Take a bath at the Amayachi-no-Yu public bath *You cannot participate in both ① and ② End at 15:30 (Disband on site) We will give you a souvenir.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

Private ski school for foreigners. 1 lesson for up to 6 people for 2 hours. Our staff has instructor qualifications, so even those who are skiing for the first time can enjoy it with confidence. Basically, it is in the lesson at Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort, but if you have a request for other ski resorts, we will respond.

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• 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)