7 Food Kanzuri in Myoko, Niigata Prefecture Nathan Eden Kanzuri is a fermented chilli paste (or hot sauce) made only in Myoko using chillies, yuzu and koji. Once per winter, chillie...
Food Garden Cafe Ichishima Kim Bergström Garden Cafe Ichishima is located in Shibata, Niigata Prefecture, and offers a range of tasty eats and drinks with views out o...
Food Echigo Tsukemen Ishin Sleiman Azizi Part of CoCoLo Yuzawa shopping precinct in Echigo Yuzawa Station, Echigo Tsukemen Ishin is dipping ramen bar known for its si...
Food Shiroyama Honten Kim Bergström If you like your meal served with a view, Niigata's Shiroyama Honten is the place to go. The restaurant faces out to the beau...
Food Uono River Ayu Festival 2025 Kim Bergström The Uono River is a popular spot for fishing, and the most notable catch is ayu, or sweet fish. The Uono River Ayu Festival s...
8 Food Echigo Winery Michael B Niigata may be known for its leading sake breweries, but Echigo Winery proves the region is not a one-trick pony when it come...
Food Taibow Coffee and Gelato Kim Bergström Taibow Coffee and Gelato is located in the Niigata countryside, and offers delicious caffeine fixes, as well as a range of ba...
Food Kukai Bistro Kim Bergström If you're a meat-lover, Kukai Bistro in Minamiuonuma is worth a visit. Their menu has a focus on steaks and hamburgers, and t...
Food IUJ Shokudo Kim Bergström Looking for a cheap lunch? The International University of Japan's shokudo, or cafeteria, is open not just to students but th...
Food Ezumiya Michael B Perfect for both any sized group (a lone patron or a large party), Ezumiya offers flavors representative of all of Japan from...
