Things to do in Niigata Page 4

• 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 8～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

★What is a snowshoe experience?★ It is an experience of walking on snow wearing "Western snowshoes" that allow you to easily walk on deep snow that is difficult to walk on with shoes. By spreading the surface area of the sole of your foot, your weight is distributed and you are less likely to sink into the snow, making it easier to walk around. When you hear "snowshoeing," many people think of mountain climbing, but our experience is a snowshoeing experience that takes you a little way from the slopes into nature! Even those who are not physically fit can enjoy it ♪ Depending on the snow conditions, you can sled down the slopes! Run through the snow fields! Jump into the snow! Why not leave the slopes and enter nature to try snowshoeing? [Reservation period] December 24th to March 28th (planned) [Experience time] ① 10:00-11:30 ② 13:00-14:30 ③ 15:00-16:30 [Price] 8 years old and above: 4,500 yen per person [Target age] 8 years old and above [Time required] Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes [Access method] 5 minutes from Yuzawa IC, 12 minutes walk from Echigo Yuzawa Station, 3 minutes by shuttle bus from Echigo Yuzawa Ekimae Bus Stop

• With Pets
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 55
• 1 Day or more
• 13:40

The Daigenta area of Yuzawa Town, where the retreat takes place, is named after its symbol, Mt. Daigenta (1598 meters above sea level). This mountain is also called the Matterhorn of the East because of its shape. At the foot of the mountain is Lake Daigenta, which was formed by damming the Daigenta River, and once prevented the great floods that brought great hardship to the area. The area is now a popular spot for walking and paddle sports. The abundant local water, which seeps into the ground from melting snow, irrigates the people and the land, and nourishes the delicious vegetables and rice grown here. The retreat aims to allow you to experience with all five senses the rich history of this fascinating area, the lives of the people, the beauty of nature, and the importance of "water" as an essential part of human life, to return to your origins and look at what is truly important to you.

• For Groups

• 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 Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

A plan that includes accommodation at a full-scale resort hotel and trekking wearing snowshoes.・The hotel is the “Royal Tainai Park Hotel”, which looks like a European castle. The spring quality is also the best in Toro Toro!・The trekking field is located in the middle of a large plain between mountains! The snowfield spreads as far as the eye can see.・Blessed with the weather, there is a beautiful silver world. All 360° are shooting spots!・ A plan where adults can enjoy returning to their childhood. Let's dive into the fresh snow♪ **〜Experience schedule〜**Around 15:00 Check-in at the hotel Check-in at the hotel. Please enjoy the gorgeously decorated hall, the proud hot springs, and the meals made with local seasonal ingredients. 9:55 Check out from the hotel After getting dressed, check out of the hotel. 10:00 "Snowshoe experience reception desk". 10:10 Move to "Kanjiki" field Move to the large snowy field that will be the "Kanjiki" field. 10:20 "Kanjiki" experience starts! The experience is finally starting. Let's step on the soft and fluffy fresh snow! 11:00 Break, free time, photography service Free time after moving to the middle of the snowfield. If you wish, we can also take pictures for free. 11:30 Dissolution After a break, return to the departure point and disband.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

All wind-chimes ring beautifully, but Niigata is especially famous for its crystal fuurin. The sound of these wind-chimes is clearer and louder than those made of regular glass. See for yourself, by joining us in making this amazing household decoration. This will be an unforgettable experience, especially since you will have the wind-chime to take home and remind you of it!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

All wind-chimes ring beautifully, but Niigata is especially famous for its crystal fuurin. The sound of these wind-chimes is clearer and louder than those made of regular glass. See for yourself, by joining us in making this amazing household decoration. This will be an unforgettable experience, especially since you will have the wind-chime to take home and remind you of it!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Sake has a long history in Japan. Since 700 AD it was used in religious ceremonies. For almost 1000 years, sake was mainly produced in Shrines and temples. Even now, Sake is one of the main offerings left for Shinto Gods. Learn all about the history of this ancient relationship, while tasting the delicious Niigata Sake in the heart of a Shinto Shrine.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• 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.

• For Rainy Days

• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• 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”

• For Rainy Days

• 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.

• For Rainy Days

• 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 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 5～Age 75
• 1 Day or more

☆★Transportation fee is not included in this plan. *Schedule* [Day 1] 9:00 Tsubame-Sanjo Station *Town of world-class metal processing products ⬇︎Transfer by taxi (about 20 minutes) 9:20 Suwada Factory *Factory tour *Artisans Produce nail clippers and bonsai scissors that shine with skill ⬇︎ Travel by taxi (about 20 minutes) 10:50 Tsubame-Sanjo Station ⬇︎ Travel by train (about 30 minutes) 12:30 JR Yahiko Station * Lunch around Yahiko Station 13:30 ⬇︎ Taxi (about 5 minutes) Takarayama Sake Brewery *Sake brewery tour *Enjoy sake tasting and shopping 15:00 ⬇︎Move by taxi (about 20 minutes) 15:20 Teradomari Fish Market Street (Uo-no-Ameyoko) 16:00 Local Teradomari A treasure trove of fresh and cheap fish, including frozen and processed products, as well as perishables from the port and Izumozaki Port! ⬇︎Transfer by taxi (about 20 minutes) 16:20 Check-in at Yahiko Onsen Shiki no Yado Minoya ＊Smooth and beautiful skin Echigo Snow World *Snowshoes and various snow Enjoy playing (various fees apply) 15:00 ⬇︎Move by bus (about 40 minutes) 16:00 End at Nagaoka Station

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• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 75
• 1 Day or more

Enjoy a unique experience in a snow country and manufacturing town! ① Paper knife making experience! ② Kamakura experience! ③Snowmobile experience! ＊Schedule＊☆★Transportation fee is not included in this plan. [Day 1] 9:00 Tsubame Sanjo Station *Town of world-class metalwork products ⬇︎Move by taxi (about 10 minutes) 9:10 Sanjo Blacksmith Dojo *Factory tour *Paper knife making experience 10 :30 ⬇︎Transfer by taxi (about 20 minutes) 10:50 Tsubame-Sanjo Station ⬇︎Shinkansen transfer (about 40 minutes) 11:30 Echigo-Yuzawa Station ⬇︎About 5 minutes on foot from Echigo-Yuzawa Station 11:35 Shirataki Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. *Sake Tasting/Purchase 12:30 ⬇︎5 minute walk Echigo-Yuzawa Station *Stroll around the hot spring town *Enjoy lunch, footbaths, local souvenirs, etc. ⬇︎Walk 15:00 Yuzawa Grand Hotel (check-in 15:00) ⬇︎ Move by taxi (approximately 30 minutes) 16:00 Kamakura experience at Setoguchi, an inn with fireflies and fireflies Go through the corridor of candles and enter the kamakura. Bake rice cakes on the hibachi and enjoy hot drinks. Enjoy an experience that can only be done in snow country ⬇︎Move by taxi (about 30 minutes) 17:30 Arrive at hotel *Meals using local ingredients and enjoy hot springs [Day 2] Breakfast at hotel 9:00 Check out ⬇︎ Move by bus (approximately 40 minutes) Naeba Ski Resort 10:50 *Snowmobile tour 60 minute course ("Kappa Snowmobile Land" in Naeba Ski Resort) Please gather at * There is a polite lecture even for the first time! *Enjoy various activities on the slopes ⬇︎Move by bus (about 40 minutes) Echigo-Yuzawa Station *Walk around the hot spring town. *Enjoy footbath and shopping 16:00 dissolution

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• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 75
• 1 Day or more

A two-day, one-night plan where you can experience snow activities, hot springs, and local sweets making experience! Playing in the snow, hot springs, cooking, and experiencing everything all at once *Schedule*☆★Transportation expenses are not included in this plan. ☆★ [Day 1] 10:00 GALA Yuzawa Station ⬇︎Go to the only ski resort in the world directly connected to the Shinkansen station GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort *Adults and children alike can enjoy! Enjoy a variety of snow activities such as skiing, snowboarding, and sledding! *Please take breaks and lunch as appropriate. The restaurant on the slopes offers a menu unique to Komedokoro! *Various activities and meals are charged separately ⬇︎ Walk to the hotel (about 10 minutes) Echigo Yuzawa Onsen Ichibosenri Oyuyado Nakaya (Check-in 15:00) *Enjoy meals that make the most of local ingredients! Local Uonuma Koshihikari rice is boiled in a kettle… *Relieve the fatigue of the day in the hot spring♨️The open-air bath without a roof gives you a sense of freedom. You can also enjoy the scenery. [Day 2] Breakfast at the hotel 9:00 Check out ⬇︎On foot Please see the hot spring guide map 9:10 Stroll around Yuzawa Onsen town ＊Enjoy foot baths and souvenir shopping ⬇︎ 9:50 Echigo Yuzawa Station East Exit Bus Stop 2 Yuzawa-Asahihara line (about 40 minutes) ⬇︎ 11:00 Experience making Niigata's famous bamboo dumplings at the hands-on workshop "Ogen"! *For lunch, you can choose from tempura udon or soba. 13:30 ⬇︎Take the bus to Echigo-Yuzawa Station 14:00 Echigo-Yuzawa Station *Stroll around the station! Sake tasting experience at "Ponshukan" is recommended! 15:00 Dissolution

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• For Groups
• For Family

• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• 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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• For Rainy Days
• 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)

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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 18～Age 90
• 2～3 hours

This plan allows you to receive a pleasant massage while being rocked by the waves. All you have to do is lie down on the special bed! You will receive a head massage while lying on your back, a back massage while lying face down, and a thorough pelvic and shoulder blade adjustment while lying on your side! You will lose track of time and relieve stress and body distortion! The treatment lasts approximately 70 minutes for each person. This plan starts at 10:00 and ends at 18:00. *Please consult us for details, time, and treatment content. Please contact us before 10:00 or after 18:00.

• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 90
• 1～2 hours

This plan allows you to receive a pleasant massage while being rocked by the waves. All you have to do is lie down on the special bed! You will receive a head massage while lying on your back, a back massage while lying face down, and a thorough pelvic and shoulder blade adjustment while lying on your side! You will lose track of time and relieve stress and body distortion! The treatment lasts approximately 40 minutes per person. This plan starts at 10:00 and ends at 18:00. *Please inquire about details, time, and treatment content. Please inquire before 10:00 or after 18:00.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 90
• 1～2 hours

This plan allows you to receive a pleasant massage while being rocked by the waves. All you have to do is lie down on the special bed! You will receive a head massage while lying on your back, a back massage while lying face down, and a thorough pelvic and shoulder blade adjustment while lying on your side! Lose track of time all by yourself and relieve stress and body distortion! This plan starts at 10:00 and ends at 18:00. *Please consult us for details, time, and treatment content. Please contact us before 10:00 or after 18:00.

• For Rainy Days

• 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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• For Rainy Days
• 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!

• For Rainy Days
• 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)