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Japan's best rice and sake, the blessings of snow country

Sado Island
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Sado Island, an island in the Sea of ​​Japan

Japan's best rice and sake, the blessings of snow country

Niigata Prefecture is known as Japan's number one rice-producing region, and is a snowy region with the natural beauty of Sado Island, the ski resort of Echigo Yuzawa, and a deep-rooted sake culture.

見どころ・観光スポット

Sado Island

Famous as a place where the Japanese crested ibis was reintroduced into the wild, the area is also home to the Kanayama ruins, Noh theater, and taiko drumming, among other unique cultural attractions.

ベストシーズン:Spring to Autumn

Echigo Yuzawa

The setting of Yasunari Kawabata's "Snow Country." A town of ski resorts and hot springs.

ベストシーズン:Winter (skiing) / Year-round (hot springs)

Yahiko Shrine and Mount Yahiko

An ancient shrine known as Echigo Ichinomiya. The view of the Sea of ​​Japan from Mt. Yahiko is spectacular.

ベストシーズン:All year round

今の季節のおすすめwinter

December-February

🌸季節の見どころ

  • Skiing and snowboarding
  • Snow Festival
  • hot spring

🎉イベント・祭り

  • Tsunan Snow Festival
  • Tokamachi Snow Festival
  • Murakami Snow Country Festival

🍜旬のグルメ

  • Noppe
  • Hot pot dishes
  • Japanese sake

💡 旅のヒント:One of the world's snowiest regions, the ski resorts are popular for their excellent snow quality.

アクセス情報

It takes about two hours from Tokyo to Niigata by Joetsu Shinkansen. You can also use Niigata Airport. Travel to Sado Island by ferry.

旅のヒント

  • There are many sake breweries where you can tour the breweries
  • Hegi soba is a specialty of the Uonuma region and uses seaweed as a binder.
  • Driving around Sado Island is recommended
  • Sasadango is a typical Japanese sweet from Niigata
  • As it is a snowy region, be sure to take precautions against the cold in winter.

おすすめの旅行スタイル

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ファミリー

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カップル

🎒

一人旅

推奨滞在日数:2 to 4 days

Niigataの現在の天気

気温

6°C

最高 8° / 最低 5°

天候

partly cloudy

湿度 79% / 風速 0.4m/s

💡 旅行アドバイス: 快適な気候です。観光をお楽しみください!

5日間予報

12/17 水

🌧️

8°

5°

12/18 木

🌦️

7°

3°

12/19 金

☀️

12°

2°

12/20 土

☁️

15°

7°

12/21 日

🌧️

15°

10°

🏛️ 人気観光スポット

  • Sado Island
  • Echigo Yuzawa
  • Naeba Ski Resort
  • Yahiko Shrine

🍜 ご当地グルメ

  • Koshihikari
  • Japanese sake
  • Hegi soba
  • Bamboo shoots

🏙️ 主要都市

Niigataの都市・観光地を詳しく探索できます

🏙️都市一覧を見る

📸Niigataのインスタ映えスポット

SNSで話題の絶景スポットで、最高の一枚を

Kiyotsukyo Gorge Tunnel

The beautiful valley reflected in the water is fantastic. The panorama station at the end of the line is a must-see photo spot.

撮影のコツ

Hoshitoge Rice Terraces

The spectacular rice terraces have been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Villages. The early morning mist creates a magical atmosphere.

撮影のコツ

SNS投稿のマナー

  • 撮影禁止エリアや時間帯を必ず確認しましょう
  • 他の観光客の迷惑にならないよう配慮を
  • 自然環境を守り、ゴミは必ず持ち帰りましょう
  • 地元の方々への敬意を忘れずに