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The Niigata Rundown

Niigata is a large port city located on the island of Honshu in Japan. From river cruises to shopping and bathing in hot springs, Niigata offers tourists a wide array of attractions. The Northern Culture Museum is made up of several buildings and holds collections of unique Japanese paintings and sculptures. There is also the Sake Museum, where foreigners can enjoy tasting sake as well as taking a bath in it. Another sensational sake site is the Rice and Sake Warehouse of Wonder. Visitors can learn about sake brewing and enjoy samples at this educational yet fun site. ... Read more »

A popular attraction for all ages in Niigata is Myoko Sunshine Land. This leisure park has activities like rollercoasters and an excitingly tall Ferris wheel. Another great place to explore, especially with children, is the Fossa Magna Museum. Minerals, fossils and rocks are thematically showcased in this fascinating museum. For those who like to dance into the night, stop in at the Bandai Bridge Sunset Cafe for live jazz and classical music on Saturday nights. From the Tsukioka hot springs, Niigata City Performing Arts Centre and the Lotuses of Sakata Lagoon, Niigatahas endless attractions, restaurants and natural wonders to entertain visitors on holiday to Japan.

When To Go

Without a doubt, Niigata is best visited when the seasons are stable. The spring months of March through May and the fall months of September through November are great seasons to visit Niigata. In spring, the cherry trees are in bloom, while the fall brings pleasant temperatures. Visiting during the months of June to August and December to February can yield harsh temperatures and weather.

March through May (spring): Daily high 15°C (59°F)
June through August (summer): Daily high 28°C (82°F)
September through November (fall): Daily high 19°C (67°F)
December through February (winter): Daily high 4°C (40°F)

Getting There

By train, Niigata is the main terminal for the Joetsu Shinkansen line to Tokyo. The train can make the trip quickly and safely within two hours. The Shinkansen is another fast way to travel to Niigata from Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe.

The Niigata Airport has the capacity to handle international flights from Russia, China, South Korea and Guam. There are also frequent domestic flights to Niigata from Osaka, Fukuoka and Sapporo, as well as other cities.

By bus, the Niigata Transit goes to the Ikebukuro Station in Tokyo, which is about five hours away. There are other long distance trips to Nagoya, Sendai and other cities. Buses do operate outside the train station at the Bandai Exit, and they run to the airport about every 30 minutes.

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