Niigata
Museums
Chubu Travel Guide
Things to Do
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![Niigata Manga Animation Museum]()
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![Wajima Morning Market]()
Ishikawa Shopping StreetsWajima Morning Market
One of the three major morning markets in Japan, bustling with customers every day and offering local delicacies and specialties. -
![Myoryuji Temple]()
Ishikawa Shrines & TemplesMyoryuji Temple
Let's go inside the "Ninja Temple," as it is also called, where tricks are hidden here and there. -
![Fujicco Winery]()
Yamanashi Experiences FacilitiesFujicco Winery
A winery in Katsunuma, a famous region for Japanese wine, is dedicated to producing “delicious wines to enrich the Japanese dining table”. -
![Kita-Yatsugatake Ropeway]()
NaganoKita-Yatsugatake Ropeway
A spectacular aerial view of Japan's three largest Japanese Alps, with an interesting stroll along the Tsuboniwa scenic trail at the top. -
![Shimoguri no Sato]()
Nagano Nature SpotsShimoguri no Sato
A must-see secluded village with a spectacular view. Selected as one of the 100 best villages in Japan, the true old Japan remains at this mountain village. -
![Naeba Ski Resort]()
Niigata OutdoorsNaeba Ski Resort
A ski resort known for Yumin’s concerts, FUJI ROCK Festival in summer, and autumn foliage! -
![Toyama Castle (Toyama Municipal Folk Museum)]()
Toyama Tourist AttractionsToyama Castle (Toyama Municipal Folk Museum)
Famous as a cherry blossom site, visit the former residential castle of Toyama Domain’s Maeda Family. -
![Echizen Matsushima]()
Fukui Nature SpotsEchizen Matsushima
A scenic spot along the coastline northeast of Tojinbo. -
![Kazuemachi Chaya-Gai District]()
Ishikawa Famous PlacesKazuemachi Chaya-Gai District
Take a stroll along the narrow alleys and atmospheric Chaya buildings along the river. -
![Nishi Chaya-Gai District]()
Ishikawa Famous PlacesNishi Chaya-Gai District
Take a leisurely stroll through the Chaya Gai district, lined with Ochaya and kappo restaurants (Japanese-style restaurants). -
![21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa]()
Ishikawa Museums21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa
The artistic town, Kanazawa, offers a variety of participation-oriented modern art for everyone to enjoy.
Eating Out
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![Okutou Main Store Kofu Ekimae Station]()
Yamanashi Japanese CuisineOkutou Main Store Kofu Ekimae Station
The birthplace of Kofu Soulfood, Chicken Motsuni. -
![Menya Shirakawa]()
Gifu RamenMenya Shirakawa
Chuka-soba noodle at one of the finest Takayama ramen shops where people come to wait in line. -
![Seafood Houto Specialty Restaurant Houto Labo]()
Yamanashi Japanese CuisineSeafood Houto Specialty Restaurant Houto Labo
Evolutionary Houto-Noodle based on extensive research. -
![Ishimatsu Gyoza Main Restaurant]()
Shizuoka Chinese FoodIshimatsu Gyoza Main Restaurant
Founded in 1953, a long-loved spot known for Hamamatsu Gyoza, a wallet-friendly delicious dish known across Japan. -
![Budoya kofu Hanaterrace café]()
Yamanashi CafésBudoya kofu Hanaterrace café
Famous for its raisin sandwiches, parfaits and plates loaded up with plenty of season fruits, this shop is located inside Fuji Oishi Hanaterrace, directly connected to Oishi Park on the banks of Lake Kawaguchiko. -
![Chinese Taiwanese Cuisine Misen Imaike Main Store]()
Aichi RamenChinese Taiwanese Cuisine Misen Imaike Main Store
The stimulating spiciness of “Taiwan ramen” is irresistible. -
![YAMAMOTOYA SOHONKE Honke（Main store）]()
Aichi Japanese CuisineYAMAMOTOYA SOHONKE Honke（Main store）
You can taste the uniqueness "Miso-nikomi Udon" (udon cooked in rich miso broth) and feel the richness of miso dashi. -
![CENTER4 HAMBURGERS]()
Gifu Light MealsCENTER4 HAMBURGERS
Hida Takayama’s gourmet burger joint, drawing crowds from travelers across the world. -
![Le Midi]()
Gifu Meat DishesLe Midi
A suburb restaurant specializing in grilled steaks and hamburger of Hida Beef, offered by a French cuisine chef. -
![Hoto Fudo, Kawaguchiko Kita]()
Yamanashi Japanese CuisineHoto Fudo, Kawaguchiko Kita
Try Yamanashi’s local dishes amid the spectacular nature at Lake Kawaguchi -
![Bakery & Restaurant Sawamura Kyu-Karuizawa]()
Nagano Family RestaurantsBakery & Restaurant Sawamura Kyu-Karuizawa
Popular among vacationers staying at their holiday house in Karuizawa. The bakery serves homemade yeast bread and European-style dishes cooked with local food ingredients. -
![Ganso Miura Udon]()
Yamanashi Japanese CuisineGanso Miura Udon
Yamanashi's specialty! You can enjoy Fuji Yoshida–Udon noodle
Shopping
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![Aeon Mall Hamamatsu Ichino]()
Shizuoka Commercial BuildingsAeon Mall Hamamatsu Ichino
A shopping mall with 200 shops and “return ticket service” awards. -
![MALera Gifu]()
Gifu Commercial BuildingsMALera Gifu
One of the largest shopping malls in the prefecture, with over 200 stores offering a wide variety of products. -
![Katsunuma Budo no Oka]()
Yamanashi Commercial BuildingsKatsunuma Budo no Oka
Multipurpose facility for Koshu wine, offering dining and a hot spring experience. -
![Zaza City Hamamatsu]()
Shizuoka Commercial BuildingsZaza City Hamamatsu
The shopping center where Hamamatsu citizens gather. Shop around two distinct shopping buildings. -
![Laza Walk Kai Futaba]()
Yamanashi Commercial BuildingsLaza Walk Kai Futaba
The first shopping complex in Yamanashi Prefecture. -
![Toki Premium Outlets]()
Gifu Commercial BuildingsToki Premium Outlets
A giant outlet mall with 180 shops, situated in an artful and spacious site, designed to resemble a foreign town. -
![Yatsugatake Resort Outlet]()
Yamanashi Commercial BuildingsYatsugatake Resort Outlet
Resort outlet mall amid the spectacular nature of Yatsugatake. -
![Koshu Yume Kouji]()
Yamanashi Commercial BuildingsKoshu Yume Kouji
A shopping alley with an atmosphere of “Little Edo” that reproduces the castle town of Kofu. -
![Colorful Town Gifu]()
Gifu Commercial BuildingsColorful Town Gifu
Commercial complex operated by Toyota with an automobile showcase. -
![Aeon Mall Kofu Showa]()
Yamanashi Commercial BuildingsAeon Mall Kofu Showa
One of the largest shopping malls in Yamanashi for customers of all ages. -
![Lake Hamana Nukumori no Mori]()
Shizuoka Commercial BuildingsLake Hamana Nukumori no Mori
A peaceful forest retreat in a fairytale world. -
![Asunal Kanayama]()
Aichi Commercial BuildingsAsunal Kanayama
A lively shopping complex adjoining the terminal station.
Accommodation
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![Gokayama Gassho-style House Syoshichi]()
Toyama InnsGokayama Gassho-style House Syoshichi
Stay in a World Heritage Site lodge surrounded by traditional Japanese scenery. You will feel as if you have traveled back in time to the world of an old tale. -
![Kamikochi Imperial Hotel]()
Nagano HotelsKamikochi Imperial Hotel
In this mountain resort, which is also known as "the land where the gods descend," you can enjoy an elegant time surrounded by nature. -
![Enraku]()
Toyama InnsEnraku
Surrounded by the nature of Kurobe Canyon, enjoy one of the best translucent hot springs in Japan and have the blessing of food from Toyama gulf. -
![Shironohotel Kofu]()
Yamanashi HotelsShironohotel Kofu
Experience the history and culture of Kofu while staying. -
![Yumura Tokiwa Hotel]()
Yamanashi InnsYumura Tokiwa Hotel
Opened in 1929! Hotel vibes meets Japanese inn at this hot springs town escape. -
![Kawaguchiko Hotel]()
Yamanashi HotelsKawaguchiko Hotel
A prestigious classic hotel that will stimulate the mature senses of refined adults. -
![Shuhoukaku Kogetsu]()
Yamanashi InnsShuhoukaku Kogetsu
Hot spring hotel with a panoramic view of Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi. -
![Cottage Harvest tree]()
YamanashiCottage Harvest tree
This new rental villa is an 8 minute walk from Lake Kawaguchi and features an outdoor children's playground, with BBQ and bonfire facilities. -
![WAT HOTEL & SPA HIDA TAKAYAMA]()
Gifu HotelsWAT HOTEL & SPA HIDA TAKAYAMA
Just steps from Hida Takayama’s travel-worthy spots! A sleek hotel with natural hot springs inside. -
![Nagoya Kanko Hotel]()
Aichi HotelsNagoya Kanko Hotel
Perfect services nurtured in its history and tradition. -
![Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel & Resort]()
Nagano HotelsLe Grand Karuizawa Hotel & Resort
A full-scale resort hotel tucked away in nature, with over 200,000 square meters of space to boast. -
![Spa hotel Alpina Hida Takayama]()
Gifu HotelsSpa hotel Alpina Hida Takayama
A hotel with its own supply of natural hot spring water, located in the sightseeing neighborhood of Hida Takayama.
Events & Festivals
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![Takayama Festival]()
GifuTakayama Festival
Sanno Festival in spring and Hachiman Festival in fall are called Takayama Festival, known as one of Japan’s Three Most Beautiful Festivals. -
![Lake Yamanaka Art Illumination
“FANTASEUM”]()
Yamanashi Winter festivals & EventsLake Yamanaka Art Illumination “FANTASEUM”
Lake Yamanaka hosts a fantastical illumination and beautiful starry sky, with Mt Fuji as a backdrop -
![Kanazawa Castle’s Kenrokuen Four Seasons Event]()
Ishikawa Festivals & EventsKanazawa Castle’s Kenrokuen Four Seasons Event
Stroll Through a Fantastical Nighttime Garden
Articles
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![Recommended Photo Spots in Shirakawa-go]()
Gifu Famous PlacesRecommended Photo Spots in Shirakawa-go
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![Take a Walk Through the Castle Town of Matsumoto Castle]()
Nagano Famous PlacesTake a Walk Through the Castle Town of Matsumoto Castle
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![[The complete guide to gourmet food around Niigata Station] The restaurants most loved by locals!]()
Niigata Japanese Cuisine[The complete guide to gourmet food around Niigata Station] The restaurants most loved by locals!
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![Enjoy a 3 day and 2 nights trip to Nanto City in Toyama Prefecture - Visit Johana, Inami, and UNESCO World Heritage Site Gokayama]()
Toyama Famous PlacesEnjoy a 3 day and 2 nights trip to Nanto City in Toyama Prefecture - Visit Johana, Inami, and UNESCO World Heritage Site Gokayama
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![How to get from Nagoya to Osaka]()
Aichi Trains & SubwayHow to get from Nagoya to Osaka
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![Lake Yamanaka, Yamanashi Prefecture - Sunset Shore & Autumn Leaves Festival]()
Yamanashi Nature SpotsLake Yamanaka, Yamanashi Prefecture - Sunset Shore & Autumn Leaves Festival
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![A two day, one night trip departing from Shinjuku in Tokyo -- experience Mt. Fuji and the ninja culture!]()
Yamanashi Amusement Parks & Theme parksA two day, one night trip departing from Shinjuku in Tokyo -- experience Mt. Fuji and the ninja culture!
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![Camping and Water Activities at Lake Motosu in Yamanashi Prefecture]()
Yamanashi Nature SpotsCamping and Water Activities at Lake Motosu in Yamanashi Prefecture
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![“Echizen Fish Festival,” Held in Fukui Prefecture’s Largest Port City, Echizen]()
Fukui Experiences Facilities“Echizen Fish Festival,” Held in Fukui Prefecture’s Largest Port City, Echizen
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![One day trip to Shizuoka prefecture centering on Mishima!]()
Shizuoka Nature SpotsOne day trip to Shizuoka prefecture centering on Mishima!
![[The complete guide to gourmet food around Niigata Station] The restaurants most loved by locals!](https://static.gltjp.com/glt/prd/data/article/21000/20115/20210418_031011_e5ff616f_w640.jpg)
