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Landmarks in Echigo

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japan/echigo/landmark/kiyotsu-gorge

Kiyotsu Gorge

Experience the stunning beauty of Kiyotsu Gorge, where nature's grandeur meets captivating art in the heart of Niigata, Japan.

Koide, Tokamachi, Niigata 949-8433
4.3 Very Good 5,120 reviews
japan/echigo/landmark/myoko-togakushi-renzan-national-park

Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park

Discover Japan's natural beauty: Hike volcanic peaks, ski powder snow, and explore ancient shrines in Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park.

Myoko, Niigata 949-2113
4.4 Very Good 276 reviews
japan/echigo/landmark/hakusan-park

Hakusan Park

Discover Niigata's iconic Hakusan Park: a Dutch-style garden offering seasonal beauty, historical monuments, and tranquil spaces for relaxation.

地先 Ichibanboridoricho, Chuo Ward, Niigata, 951-8132
4.1 Very Good 3,960 reviews
japan/echigo/landmark/echigo-yuzawa-station

ECHIGO YUZAWA STATION

Your gateway to Niigata's snow country: Skiing, sake, and onsen adventures await at Echigo-Yuzawa Station!

〒949-6100 Niigata, Minamiuonuma District, 湯沢町大字湯沢主水2427−1
4.2 Very Good 863 reviews
japan/echigo/landmark/naeba-ski-resort

Naeba Ski Resort

Experience world-class skiing and snowboarding at Naeba Ski Resort, easily accessible from Tokyo and offering fun for all skill levels.

202 Mikuni, Yuzawa, Minamiuonuma District, Niigata 949-6212
4.2 Very Good 1,776 reviews
japan/echigo/landmark/hoshitouge-terraced-rice-field

Hoshitouge Terraced Rice Field

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Hoshitouge Terraced Rice Field, a harmonious blend of nature and traditional agriculture in Niigata, Japan.

Toge, Tokamachi, Niigata 942-1351
4.2 Very Good 1,499 reviews
japan/echigo/landmark/echigo-sake-museum-ponshukan-sake-sampling-service

Echigo Sake Museum Ponshukan (Sake Sampling Service)

Immerse yourself in the world of Japanese sake at Echigo Sake Museum Ponshukan, where tradition meets taste in the heart of Yuzawa.

2427ー3 Yuzawa, Minamiuonuma District, Niigata 949-6101
4.3 Very Good 2,314 reviews
japan/echigo/landmark/yukinohana

Yukinohana

Experience tranquility and adventure at Yukinohana in Yuzawa, Niigata – your gateway to snow country and Japanese hospitality.

317-1 Yuzawa, Minamiuonuma District, Niigata 949-6101
4.3 Very Good 734 reviews
japan/echigo/landmark/ryugakubo-water-spring

Ryugakubo water spring

Discover Ryugakubo Water Spring in Niigata: pristine waters, tranquil scenery, and ancient legends await in this hidden Japanese gem.

6217 Yachi, Tsunan, Nakauonuma District, Niigata 949-8204
4.3 Very Good 786 reviews
japan/echigo/landmark/echigo-tsumari-satoyama-museum-of-contemporary-art-monet

Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art, MonET

Explore contemporary art in harmony with nature at Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Art, MonET, the heart of Japan's Art Field.

2, 6-1-71 Honcho, Tokamachi, Niigata 948-0003
4.1 Very Good 889 reviews
japan/echigo/landmark/d053-matsudai-nohbutai-center-mvrdv

[D053]Matsudai Nohbutai Center / MVRDV

Explore contemporary art amidst the serene satoyama landscape at Matsudai Nohbutai Field Museum in Tokamachi, Niigata.

3743-1 Matsudai, Tokamachi, Niigata 942-1526
4.1 Very Good 463 reviews
japan/echigo/landmark/yuzawa-toei-hotel

Yuzawa Toei Hotel

Experience Japanese hospitality at Yuzawa Toei Hotel: Skiing, onsen, and mountain views await in Niigata's snow country.

3459 Yuzawa, Minamiuonuma District, Niigata 949-6101
3.9 Good 712 reviews
japan/echigo/landmark/hachi-seizo-tashima-museum-of-picture-book-art

Hachi & Seizo Tashima Museum of Picture Book Art

Step into a living picture book at this unique art museum in Tokamachi, Niigata, where art and imagination come to life in a former school.

Ko-2310-1 Sanada, Tokamachi, Niigata 948-0111
4.4 Very Good 308 reviews
japan/echigo/landmark/takahan

Takahan

Experience history and relaxation at Takahan, the legendary ryokan that inspired 'Snow Country' in the heart of Yuzawa's hot spring district.

923 Yuzawa, Minamiuonuma District, Niigata 949-6101
4.2 Very Good 443 reviews
japan/echigo/landmark/bandai-bridge

Bandai Bridge

Niigata's iconic Bandai Bridge: A symbol of resilience, beauty, and history, gracefully arching over the Shinano River since 1929.

2 Chome-4 Bandai, Chuo Ward, Niigata, 950-0088
4.4 Very Good 359 reviews
japan/echigo/landmark/echigo-yuzawa-hatago-isen

Echigo yuzawa Hatago isen

Experience traditional Japanese hospitality with modern comforts at Echigo Yuzawa Hatago Isen, steps from the station and gateway to Yuzawa.

2455 Yuzawa, Minamiuonuma District, Niigata 949-6101
4.3 Very Good 303 reviews
japan/echigo/landmark/kakuda-misaki-lighthouse

Kakuda Misaki Lighthouse

Discover breathtaking sea views and coastal trails at Kakuda Misaki Lighthouse in Niigata, a scenic escape with historical charm.

Kakudahama, Nishikan Ward, Niigata, 953-0011
4.3 Very Good 242 reviews
japan/echigo/landmark/hakkaisan-ropeway

Hakkaisan ropeway

Ascend to breathtaking panoramic views of Niigata's mountains and the Sea of Japan via this scenic ropeway, a gateway to hiking adventures.

1610 Yamaguchi, Minamiuonuma, Niigata 949-7121
4 Very Good 301 reviews
japan/echigo/landmark/inamoto

Inamoto

Experience traditional Japanese hospitality at Inamoto in Yuzawa, with natural hot springs, seasonal cuisine, and easy access to ski resorts.

2497 Yuzawa, Minamiuonuma District, Niigata 949-6101
4 Very Good 411 reviews
japan/echigo/landmark/the-last-classroom

The Last Classroom

Step back in time at The Last Classroom, an art installation in a former school, part of the Echigo-Tsumari Art Field in Niigata, Japan.

192 Matsunoyamahigashikawa, Tokamachi, Niigata 942-1427
4.4 Very Good 246 reviews
japan/echigo/landmark/echigo-matsunoyama-kyororo-forest-school

Echigo Matsunoyama Kyororo Forest School

Explore the natural science and art of Japan's snow country at Echigo Matsunoyama Kyororo Forest School in Tokamachi.

1712-2 Matsunoyamamatsuguchi, Tokamachi, Niigata 942-1411
4.1 Very Good 283 reviews
japan/echigo/landmark/house-of-light-by-james-turrell

House of Light by James Turrell

Experience the beauty of light and space at James Turrell's House of Light in Tokamachi, Niigata. A unique art and accommodation destination.

2891 Ueno, Tokamachi, Niigata 948-0122
4.4 Very Good 212 reviews
japan/echigo/landmark/echigo-tsumari-art-field

Echigo-Tsumari Art Field

Discover contemporary art woven into the stunning landscapes of Niigata's Echigo-Tsumari Art Field, a unique Japanese cultural experience.

3743-1 Matsudai, Tokamachi, Niigata 942-1526
4.1 Very Good 48 reviews
japan/echigo/landmark/fudo-falls

Fudo Falls

Discover the serene beauty of Fudo Falls in Yuzawa, a picturesque escape into nature's tranquility with stunning waterfalls and lush landscapes.

Yuzawa, Minamiuonuma District, Niigata 949-6101
4.1 Very Good 93 reviews
japan/echigo/landmark/mt-sumon

Mt. Sumon

Hike to the summit of Mt. Sumon in Niigata, Japan, for stunning views and a rewarding outdoor experience in the Echigo Mountain Range.

Yoshigahira, Sanjo, Niigata 955-0000
4.3 Very Good 52 reviews
japan/echigo/landmark/zuishoan

Zuishoan

Find serenity at Zuishoan Temple in Yuzawa, a peaceful retreat steeped in Japanese Buddhist tradition and architectural beauty.

4595 Tsuchidaru, Yuzawa, Minamiuonuma District, Niigata 949-6103
3.9 Good 86 reviews
japan/echigo/landmark/yuzawa-machi-tourism-organizations

Yuzawa-machi tourism organizations

Your gateway to exploring Yuzawa's ski resorts, hot springs, and cultural gems, providing comprehensive tourist information and community support.

2 Chome-1番地4 Yuzawa, Minamiuonuma District, Niigata 949-6101
3.5 Good 11 reviews
japan/echigo/landmark/hoshitoge

Hoshitoge

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Hoshitoge Rice Terraces in Tokamachi, Niigata: a photographer's dream and a testament to rural Japan.

831 Toge, Tokamachi, Niigata 942-1351
4 Very Good 2 reviews

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