The Port of Niigata
Niigata Port tours and services by The Hidden Japan
Known for salmon and its charming historical district, Murakami makes a great place to enjoy traditional Japan with a sense of small-town warmth and hospitality.
Echigo-Tsumari is home to scenic landscapes, healing hot springs, and one of the most compelling contemporary art destinations in the world.
Ojiya City is the birthplace for Japanese koi, and offers unique experiences to visit koi farms like Nishikigoi no Sato.
Learn about the Tsubame Sanjo area of Niigata, where approximately 95% of all tableware made in Japan is produced.
Nanukamachi, known as Nanokamachi to locals, is one of the main downtown hubs of Yamagata city featuring many cafes and a variety of stores.
Tsuruoka City is the UNESCO culinary capital of Yamagata and home of the Yamabushi mountain monks and Dewa Sanzan Mountains.
A guide to the Yamagata Station area: restaurants, shopping, museums, a free observation deck, and more!
A stroll through the charming historical city of Sakata, which prospered during the Edo period as a major port for safflower and rice.
Info on access to and lodging in Ginzan Onsen in winter, how to make reservations for the popular Twilight Bus tour, and more!