What to do in Niigata Prefecture

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Tokyo: Oze National Park Self-Guided Hike with Ovith English-speaking Guide

Tokyo: Oze National Park Self-Guided Hike with Overnight Bus

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Tokyo: Oze National Park Self-Guided Hike with Overnight Bus
Niigata Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Niigata Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide

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Niigata Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
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Madarao Kogen Ski Resort

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Hit the slopes in Madarao Mountain Resort with a visit to Madarao Kogen Ski Resort. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this culturally rich area.
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Where to stay in Niigata Prefecture

Find the best Niigata Prefecture areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Chuo Ward

If you're spending some time in Chuo Ward, Toyanogata Park and Denka Big Swan Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

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Madarao Mountain Resort

You'll enjoy the museums and ski areas in Madarao Mountain Resort. You might want to make time for a stop at Madarao Kogen Ski Resort or Tangram Ski Circus.

Muikamachi

While Muikamachi may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Joetsu International Ski Area and Muikamachi Onsen.

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Konan Ward

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Konan Ward and surrounding area, you can visit Hard Off Eco Stadium Niigata and Denka Big Swan Stadium.

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Nishikan Ward

If you're spending some time in Nishikan Ward, Cave D'occi Winery and Sawa House of Shogun are top sights worth seeing.

Day trip destinations from Niigata Prefecture

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Hakuba

Terraced rice fields by the sea.

Wajima

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Myoko

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Sado

A coastal village with traditional houses by the sea.

Noto

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Suzu

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Iizuna

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