Things to do in Niigata Page 3

• Age 0～Age 100
• 4～5 hours /Over 6 hours on the day /1 Day or more

It is a family-friendly ski resort with children's rates up to junior high school students. Children under school age are free of charge for lifts♪ Various lift tickets and a 1-minute walk from the slopes! This is a plan that includes bathing at the one-day hot spring facility "Miharashi no Yu Komami".

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 4～5 hours /Over 6 hours on the day /1 Day or more

It is a family-friendly ski resort with children's rates up to junior high school students. Free lift for preschool children

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• Age 16～Age 60
• 4～5 hours

It is possible to leave a photo of the interior and exterior of a historic building that has been certified as a national registered tangible cultural property. You can take pictures of two people with a profound feeling in the Japanese garden that matches the innocence of white and the uchikake, and in the moist hall. The kimono looks even better with the wonderful production of cherry blossoms, fresh greenery, autumn leaves, and snowy scenery. There is also a historic shrine nearby, and you can take pictures there. It is also possible to get on a rickshaw and take a picture.

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• Age 10～Age 75
• 5～6 hours
• 08:40

The Sasagamine Plateau is a basin-like plateau area surrounded by mountains at an altitude of 2000 m on the prefectural border between Niigata and Nagano prefectures. Located at an altitude of 1300m, people began to enter this deep mountainous area from around the Edo period. Yumemidaira is a forest that spreads beyond the dam bank of Lake Otomi. There used to be a sawmill here, and forestry workers and others lived in this deep mountain. In the forest of giant trees of beech and quercus crispula, walk along the promenade that was set up on the track traces of the past, and when you go near the Hyosawa River, which is the prefectural border with Nagano Prefecture, there is a huge wig that can be called the elder of the forest. The old tree stands quietly but dignifiedly. The course has few ups and downs, so even those who do not hike often can enjoy it. Why do not you refresh your mind and body while thinking about the lives of our ancestors in the forest where the beautiful nature peculiar to heavy snowfall areas spreads? ～ Flow of the day ～ 8:40 Meet at Myoko Kogen Station Meet at Myoko Kogen Station. Take the guided shuttle car to the tour start point. 9:30 Tour start From the Otomi Lake parking lot, first cross the dam bank to the opposite bank and climb the steep stairs. Looking back, it is a magnificent landscape where the famous peaks of Kukujo such as Mt. Yaki, Mt. Hiuchi, and Kanayama are lined up. In early spring, skunk cabbage spreads all over with Mt. Mitahara of Myoko Sotowayama in the background. 13:00 Sawmill Ruins Deep in the forest, in a place like this? There is a former sawmill trace in the place called. A large tree of Quercus crispula stands quietly nearby. 13:15 Jizo wig & lunch Finally meet the forest elder. The overwhelming presence makes me lose words ... Lunch time here slowly! 16:00 Tour ends Return to the Otomi Lake bus stop and the tour ends! Take the shuttle car back to Myoko Kogen Station.

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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 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 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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• 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.

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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 / 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.

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• 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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• 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
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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 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 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 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 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

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 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 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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• 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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• 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 10～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 06:45

☆Mt. Hiuchi, one of Japan's 100 famous mountains, a paradise tour above the clouds ☆Mt. Hiuchi forms the Kubiki mountains along with Mt. Myoko and Mt. On the hillside of Mt. Hiuchi, around 2000m to 2100m above sea level, there is a beautiful wetland area with Takaya Pond, Kurosawa Pond, and Tengu no Niwa. In July, when the snow finally melts on Mt. Hiuchi, the wetlands are filled with beautiful alpine flowers. The green of the fresh green, the white of the lingering snow, the colorful flower garden and the bright blue sky... The scenery is truly worthy of being called a heavenly paradise. After mid-September, the surface of the mountain gradually turns into autumn colors. Especially from late September to early October, the beauty of the Tengu Garden, Takaya Pond, and Kurosawa Pond is beyond description. This tour, which starts from the trailhead of Mt. Sasagamine at an altitude of about 1300m, will be a full-fledged mountaineering tour with an altitude difference of 800m. However, a spectacular view awaits us that will blow away the hardships of climbing! 〜Schedule for the day〜 6:45 AM - Meet at Sasagamine trailhead parking lot. Warm-up exercise + explanation of itinerary 7:00 AM - Tour start Departure from Sasagamine trailhead. First, walk through a beautiful beech forest to Kurosawa Bridge. 7:50 AM - Take a short break by Kurosawa's clear stream before climbing Kurosawa Bridge 9:30 AM - Fujimidaira End of the steep climb. From here, follow the flat road to Koyaike Hutte. If the weather is good, you can enjoy a spectacular view of Mt. Hiuchi, Mt. Yake, Mt. Kanayama, and the Northern Alps. 10:45 PM - Koyaike Hut Arrive at Koyaike Hutte with a triangular roof. restroom break. 12:15 PM - Walk around Tengu's Garden & Lunch Arrive at Tengu's Garden after 15 minutes from Takaya Pond. You can take pictures of the upside-down fire hitting reflected on the surface of the water, and enjoy a leisurely stroll through the heavenly paradise. After returning to the hut, it's lunch time on the bench in front of the hut! 16:00 PM - Tour ends The tour ends with a descent to Sasagamine.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00

You can make a hole in the bamboo with a special drill and make only one bamboo lantern in the world with your own hands. There is a design that I thought of and a design that I have prepared with a mount. It is also recommended to use it for lighting the entrance and the room. It is a memorable memory.

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