【Review ranks】 Things to do in Niigata Page 2

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1 Day or more

Experience the traditional culture of Niigata, the Furumachi Geisha! Experience the 200-year history of Furumachi, an entertainment district that has been acclaimed to rival Gion in Kyoto and Shinbashi in Tokyo. ~Experience Outline~ (Day 1) - Check in at Hotel Okura Niigata in Chuo Ward. Move to a kimono store and "Try wearing a kimono and stroll around the Furumachi Geisha District" (16:00-17:30). At the Nabechaya restaurant, "Dinner with multi-course meals and watching the dance of Furumachi Geisha, experience playing in a traditional Japanese parlor" (18:00-20:00) (Day 2). Check out of the inn at 9:00. Move to the Northern Culture Museum in Konan Ward to "visit the mansion and garden, and have a celebratory lunch of a wealthy farmer" (9:30-12:30, 180 minutes). Arrive at the south exit of Niigata Station at 13:00.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1 Day or more
• 13:00 / 13:50

Fukushimagata is located in Niigata City. This is a special and luxurious tour that includes a lagoon boat experience, lagoon cuisine, local sake, and drinking with lagoon fishermen in the evening, along with the traditional Japanese scenery. It is a must-see for bird lovers, nature lovers, and lovers of rural life. ~Experience flow~・Pick up at Niigata Station (13:00) or Niigata Airport (13:50). ・Board a helicopter at Niigata Airport. After a sightseeing flight over Niigata City, head to Fukushimagata. ・★Experience the "lagoon" of Fukushimagata!! ①Boat ride at Fukushimagata (40 minutes) ②Lagoon fishing experience (40 minutes) ③Lagoon walk (20 minutes) (100 minutes)・★Experience lagoon cuisine and tasting around the hearth!! ①Cooking explanation from a local person ②Lagoon fishermen talking over drinks around the hearth. There is also a tasting of fine sake. (60 minutes) ・★ Move to Tsukioka Onsen "Bettei Echigo no Sato", which was ranked 4th in the 100 Best Hotels and Ryokans in Japan selected by professionals. Depart from Fukushimagata at 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm. ・★ Enjoy a multi-course dinner using ingredients from Niigata prefecture and a soak in the hot springs. *Optional Fukushimagata accommodation plan is also available. "Rifuso" Day 2 ・★ Move from Tsukioka Onsen to Fukushimagata at 6:00 am the next morning and take a bird watching walk along the water with a ranger's commentary. (Stay at Fukushimagata for about 100 minutes from 6:20 am to 8:00 am) ・★ View Fukushimagata View Fukushimagata and Echigo Plain from the observation deck. Ranger's commentary included. ・★ Special private tour of the building. ・At 8:20 am, return to Tsukioka Onsen "Bettei Echigo no Sato" for breakfast. After checking out, "Walk around the hot spring town" (10:00 am to 11:00 am, 60 minutes) ・ Move to the Italian restaurant "Nora Cucina" for lunch. "Italian lunch using Niigata ingredients" (11:40-13:00, 80 minutes) · Move to DHC Sake Brewery for "Sake brewery tour" and "Sake pairing" (13:10-14:40, 90 minutes) · Arrive Niigata Station around 15:30.

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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 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.

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• 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.

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

This plan allows women to wear furisode (furisode) and men to wear haori and hakama while walking freely around town. You can walk around Niigata Furumachi in a kimono, and there are shrines, temples, historical buildings, and Japanese gardens nearby. Please feel free to take photos with your own cell phone or camera. This plan only runs in February, March, April, May, October, November, and December. You can also request additional photography from a professional photographer. Additional fee: 30,000 yen per group (shooting time 60 minutes) Data for 30 or more cuts will be sent by email within 5 days from the shooting date

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours

In the snowy room called "Hon-yara-do," there is a charcoal kotatsu that does not use electricity! You can eat rice cakes and sweets while sitting in the kotatsu. At night, candles are lit in the Hon-yara-do. *Fireworks and hotpots are available as options. *You can grill the "anbo" from the anbo experience on a charcoal grill and eat it. Staff will be able to speak simple English and use a translator. If you are unsure, we can also provide an interpreter (for a fee).

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• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 120
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

To put it simply, it ’s a “sluggish sled” that slides down the slope. Operation is not difficult, it is attractive to turn, stop and enjoy easily! Ski & snowboard Even if you can't, you can play plenty.

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• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 99
• 1～2 hours

Would you like to enjoy a relaxing time with lymph care, massage, etc. on board? You can receive treatment by one of only a few camp therapists in Japan in the middle of the sea or river. Enjoy the soothing rocking of the boat while listening to the sounds of nature ♪ It's a special experience. Recommended for couples ♪ Of course, groups of friends and individuals are also welcome to join!

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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 August 2nd and 3rd, and 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 0～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

You can see Bandai Bridge, Ryuto Ohashi Bridge, Toki Messe, Yasuragi Tsutsumi, etc. Enjoy a special experience from the water with couples, families, and couples♪ Of course, groups of friends can also feel free to participate!

• For Family

• Age 2～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Please take this opportunity to enjoy the sea fishing experience that you can rarely experience from the coast of the Sea of Japan or the mouth of the river ♪ Please spend a special time with couples, families, couples ♪ Of course, you can also feel free to participate in groups of friends !

• 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 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

This plan is a 1-hour use plan where you can rent a jet ski for 1 hour! * A jet ski license is required to operate. Please note.

• Age 6～Age 99
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

This plan is a 6-hour use plan that allows you to rent a jet ski for 6 hours! * A jet ski license is required to operate. Please note.

• 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 0～Age 80
• 5～6 hours

See Bandai Bridge, Ryuto Ohashi Bridge, Toki Messe, Yasuragi Embankment, and more, then head from the river to the sea! Spend your free time on the water with couples, families, spouses, friends, pets, and wheelchair users♪ Of course, colleagues and club groups are also welcome to participate! ◎ Held from early April to early December! ◎ Enjoy special views from the water, such as Bandai Bridge, Ryuto Ohashi Bridge, Toki Messe, and Yasuragi Embankment♪ ◎ When you run alongside the Sado Kisen ferry, you might even see the Tokiea, the planes taking off and landing at Niigata Airport! We'll go wherever you want within the time limit! ◎ Please make a reservation between 5:00 and 18:00. ◎ You can also fish freely if you wish! ◎ Choose your preferred time from 1 to 5 hours! ! ・Please note that there is an additional fee for groups of 4 or less.

• For Family

• Age 0～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day

See Bandai Bridge, Ryuto Ohashi Bridge, Toki Messe, Yasuragi Tsutsumi, and more, then head from the river to the sea! Spend your free time on the water with couples, families, spouses, friends, pets, and wheelchair users♪ Of course, colleagues and club groups are also welcome to participate! ◎ Held from early April to early December! ◎ Enjoy special views from the water, such as Bandai Bridge, Ryuto Ohashi Bridge, Toki Messe, and Yasuragi Tsutsumi♪ ◎ When you run alongside the Sado Kisen ferry, you might even be able to see the Tokiea, the planes taking off and landing at Niigata Airport! We'll go wherever you want within the time limit! ◎ Please make a reservation between 5:00 and 18:00. ◎ You can also fish freely if you wish! ・Please note that there is an additional fee for groups of four or less.

• For Family

• Age 0～Age 80
• 5～6 hours

See Bandai Bridge, Ryuto Ohashi Bridge, Toki Messe, Yasuragi Embankment, and more from the river to the sea! Please spend your free time on the water with couples, families, couples, friends, pets, and people in wheelchairs♪Of course, colleagues and circle groups are welcome to participate! ◎ Held from early April to early December! ◎You can enjoy special views from the water such as Bandai Bridge, Yanagito Ohashi Bridge, Toki Messe, and Yasuragi Bank♪◎When you run by the Sado Kisen, you might be able to see Tokiea, the scene of planes taking off and landing at Niigata Airport! Go wherever you want in time! ◎Please make a reservation between 5:00 and 11:00. ◎ If you wish, you can also do fishing freely!

• For Family

• 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 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 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

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• Age 5～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 15:00

At Sado Gold Mine, experience plans are also available in addition to tours. [Applying gold leaf to mini Sado koban] You can easily experience applying gold leaf. Don't worry if you are a beginner, the assistant will support you carefully. Estimated time required (20 minutes)

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• Age 5～Age 90
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

At Sado Gold Mine, experience plans are also available in addition to tours. [Gold leaf pasting on individual plates] You can easily experience gold leaf pasting. Don't worry if you are a beginner, the assistant will support you carefully. * Regular sightseeing courses such as Sodayu Mine and Doyu Mine are not included. Estimated time required (60 minutes): Design gold leaf application (approximately 40 minutes) + sticker removal (approximately 10 minutes) + finishing (approximately 10 minutes)

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• Age 10～Age 70
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day

■Travel around Sado Island by renting a bicycle♪ How about renting the latest e-bike (with electric assist) or a cross bike and going around Sado Island, which is rich in nature? Ride around Lake Kamo, which has been registered as one of Japan's 100 most scenic spots, and along the island's unique coastline, and make the best memories that can only be made here!

• 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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• Age 20～Age 85
• 3～4 hours
• 13:00

Visit four sake breweries! Luxury Sake Brewery Tour ♪ [Via/route] Ryotsu Port (accommodation) → Tenryohai Sake Brewery (shopping) → Obata Sake Brewery (tasting/shopping) → Hemi Sake Brewery (shopping) → Kato Sake Brewery (shopping) → Hotel To (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. 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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