Niigata : Close to the station

Yahiko Park

A vast park covering approximately 40,000 tsubo in size, or roughly 132231㎡, where visitors can delight in the various expressions of the changing seasons, with autumn foliage being a standout attraction.

Niigata / Parks & Gardens

GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort

A ski slope with excellent accessibility where you can ski right after passing through the Shinkansen ticket gates.

Niigata / Outdoors

Echigo Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art, MonET

The main stage for the Art Triennale where you can always see contemporary art.

Niigata / Museums

Ponshukan Niigata

A one-stop-shop to taste sake from every brewery across Niigata Prefecture.

Niigata / Experiences Facilities

• 27 Mar 2021

  [The complete guide to gourmet food around Niigata Station] The restaurants most loved by locals!

  In this article, we will introduce gourmet food that can be enjoyed in the area around Niigata Station, the gateway to Niigata. The restaurants introduced here are all famous and loved by tourists and locals alike.

Suzakaya Soba Niigata Station

Famous for “hegi soba”, a Niigata specialty, Suzakaya offers a variety of local dishes and sake.

Niigata / Japanese Cuisine

Hotel Kunitomi Annex

A luxe time away to soak in the hot springs and delicious food.

Niigata / Hotels

• 31 May 2023

  A 2-Day, Full-Sensory Cycling Course through the Great Outdoors with Glittering Views of the Sea of Japan

  Get in gear for a scenic, cycling adventure around the city of Itoigawa in Niigata Prefecture, a destination hugged by ocean and mountain landscapes, set against the Sea of Japan. Your trip will span two days, zipping across the well-maintained Kubiki Cycling Road and the Toyama Bay Coastal Cycling Course. For those looking for unforgettably dynamic mountain views, there's even a “mountainside route” that tracks down from Shinano Omachi Station with plenty of rich mountain views. Let's embark on a scenic cycling journey where you can feel the nature of the Sea of Japan at your fingertips!

Tonkatsu Masa-chan Niigata Station

Just steps from Niigata Station! A famous spot for Niigata’s signature “tarekatsudon”.

Niigata / Japanese Cuisine

Imayotsukasa Sake Brewery

A sake brewery where you can find sake carefully crafted using high-quality rice and water.

Niigata / Experiences Facilities