Activities Takada Castle Sakura Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Niigata's Takada Castle grounds are home to an annual sakura festival, where guests can enjoy over 2000 cherry trees in bloom...
Activities Tokamachi Snow Festival 2027 Kim Bergström The Tokamachi Snow Festival has been held annually since 1950, and provides a fun way to enjoy the snow that this region of J...
Activities Ojiya Hot Air Balloon Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Ojiya, in Niigata's snow country, has an annual hot air balloon festival. There's both a hot air balloon competition, as well...
Nightlife Snow Machine Hakuba 2027 John Blagys Snow Machine is a four-day music festival featuring the biggest Australian and Japanese electronic artists.
Culture Niigata Sakenojin 2027 Kim Bergström The Niigata Sakenojin has been held annually since 2004, and allows visitors to enjoy various different sake brews. The event...
Activities The Minamiuonuma Gourmet Marathon 2026 Kim Bergström The Minamiuonuma Gourmet Marathon has a picturesque running route, and delicious local eats and drinks at the finish line to ...
Activities Yahiko Chrysanthemum Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Yahiko Chrysanthemum Festival is held on the grounds of the picturesque Yahiko Shrine. It is the largest chrysanthemum fe...
Culture Hina Doll Festival in Enzan 2027 Cathy Cawood Antique hina doll sets from the Meiji and Showa Eras, as well as special hanging hina decorations and beautifully made padded...
Culture Shirone Kite Battle 2026 Kim Bergström The Shirone Kite Festival is an annual event dating back to the mid 1800's. A kite was crashed by residents of Shirone into a...
Food Uono River Ayu Festival 2026 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...
