Niigata Prefecture Tours, Tickets & Excursions

Enjoy a private, full day walking tour of Niigata with a government-licensed and multilingual guide. Niigata is a beautiful city located on Japan's northwest coast, facing the Sea of Japan. Its perfect climate and verdant landscape helped to make it an agricultural powerhouse, known for its long heritage of rice and sake production. Lets us know your interests and your guide will customize a tour that is made specifically for you.

Discover the rich history of the old Japanese port town of Niigata. This private tour explores the unique blend of Western and Japanese cultures that developed in Niigata in the 1800s when ships arrived from all over the world to trade and the city was flooded with sailors. You'll visit such landmarks as the Old Saito Residence, the former Ozawa Family Estate, and the Minato Inari Shrine.

This value-packed trip with a government licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Sado Island from Niigata City! Sado Island is well known as the “island of exile” or the “island of gold”, and for being deeply connected with historical figures, tradition and ancient culture. It’s one of the largest Japanese islands, located 32km off the coast of the Niigata Prefecture and even with so much to offer its visitors, it remains to be one of Japan’s best off-the-beaten-path destinations. Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Make sushi with fresh seasonal fish Every morning the chef visits the market and carefully selects the best local fish for the day. In this course, you can taste Nigita's local fish (for example “Noppe”) that had been caught that very morning. Become an expert of sushi making and eating Did you know that sushi gripping method differs depending on the ingredients? You must subtly change the force of your grip and the manner of your grasp. A professional sushi chef will give an easy to understand lecture on all the secrets! You can become a sushi-grip expert!

Take in the scenes of "real" Japan when you trek on an old samurai road and gaze out upon renowned rice terraces. Your dedicated guide will help you access areas most visitors do not get to see and comprehend the area's history, culture, and beauty. You'll have a chance to interact with farmers, villagers, and other locals to give you a sense of what other walkers experienced on this same road long ago.

Get a taste of Tokamachi home cooking with this Tokamachi cooking class. Alongside local mothers, learn to make Tokamachi dishes that aren’t served in eateries—it’s a chance to experience authentic home cooking at its best. Plus, take a quick tour of Tokamachi with a local guide for a chance to learn about the culture and traditions of this snowy mountain town.

This tour is designed for travelers who visit Nigata City by cruise ship. We will pick you up at Nigata Port or hotels near the port. Nigata City. Niigata is a beautiful city whose northwest faces the Sea of Japan. As one of Japan's leading agricultural cities, Niigata has a beautiful landscape of rice fields, well-known for its sake and rice heritage. Thanks to its abundant nature and perfect climate, Niigata became an agricultural powerhouse and historically acquired a reputation for its plentiful, abundant food output. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Get personalized instruction no matter what level you are at from your ski teacher in Yuzawa. You’ll be skiing at Iwappara Ski Resort all day today, surrounded by mountain views and fresh air. Your lesson starts at 9am. Note that lunch, ski equipment and clothing, and your lift ticket are all at an extra cost.

Every Saturday and Sunday, limited to 10 people per day, Experience cooking with a grandmother who lives in the local area and is a local culinary master of the snowy country. You can feel the countryside and warmth of the snowy country while teaching the excellent local cuisine using salted wild vegetables and the tips for deliciously cooking seasonal ingredients. If you are interested in the food and culture of the area, please come!

This private and customizable tour for Niigata is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.

This 6-hour Private Niigata Artistry Tour with tour guide and private vehicle will visit the scenic Tsubame City which is known for its beautiful rice terraces and famous for being the birth place to the artistry and craftsmanship of many specialized techniques in silverware, knives, and more. Get some hands-on experience learning from masters in the craft and enjoy the atmosphere of a small town in the countryside of Japan. The tour will begin at 10:30 AM at Tsubame-Sanjo Station in Tsubame City of Niigata (for guests coming from Tokyo, take the 8:24 AM train at Tokyo Station to arrive just in time to start the tour). The tour guide will be waiting at the station upon your arrival (we will have a designated location for guests to meet). Alternatively, guests can stay overnight at Yahiko Resort (available as an add-on at checkout) and the driver will pick you up at the hotel in the morning.

Discover genuine Japanese sake in Niigata. This private sake-tasting experience offers the chance to learn all about the fundamentals of sake and experience authentic Japanese history, customs, and culture. As you sip sake and enjoy its rich flavors, a Kikisake-shi (sake sommelier) will teach you all about the process of making sake and about the deep connection between sake and the Japanese people.

The lounge offers coffee, soft drinks and sweets. From an open Japanese-style room to a sofa with a sense of privacy You can bring a book to your favorite space and enjoy reading, It can also be used for remote work while traveling. While watching the rich nature at the foot of Mt. Please have a good time. In the large public bath, it is a large public bath with a tasteful wooden storehouse. The building that was used as a rice brewery was relocated. The spring quality is sodium chloride hot spring (hypotonic weak alkaline high hot spring) which is said to be effective for fatigue recovery. Muikamachi was designated as a national hot spring resort in 1964, The odorless and colorless hot spring is also characterized by being gentle on the skin and hard to hit with hot water. You can soak in hot water slowly and heal your daily fatigue.

Sake has a long history in Japan. Since 700 A.D. it was used in religious ceremonies. For almost 1000 years, sake was mainly produced in Shrines and temples. Even now, Sake is one of the main offerings left for Shinto Gods. Learn all about the history of this ancient relationship, while tasting the delicious Niigata Sake in the heart of a Shinto Shrine.

ryugon is located at the foot of Mt. Sakado, and the Uono River, which runs right next to it, is a natural environment where you can see ayu fishing in summer. Please enjoy walking and cycling in the rural landscape that changes from spring to autumn. Located a little farther away, "Undo-an" is a famous temple that has been around since the Muromachi period and is suitable for calming and spending time.

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Everyone has heard of Geisha, popular female entertainers in the 19th century Japan. However, before Geisha’s popularity grew, Oiran were considered the trend-setters of the Japanese fashion world. These highly educated women had the precarious nickname Keisei (or Castle-toppler), for their reputation of stealing the hearts of upper-classmen. In Niigata, Oiran were always very popular in the Furumachi area. Today, in the near-by Honcho area there are many places that allow visitors to experience all the splendor of Oiran fashion. Allow yourself to explore your sensuality and project to the world your inner beauty, through the transforming experience of expertly selected dress and make-up. No one has ever walked away unchanged.

Stroll through the beautiful winter forest wearing snowshoes (Western style snowshoe-heels are easy to climb). It is safe with a guide. There may be discoveries unique to winter, such as winter animals and winter mushrooms. Heal comfortable tiredness in the hearth. With the warmth of charcoal and amazake, your heart and body will be warm. In case of bad weather, the entrance fee for Kyororo is included, so you can also see Kyororo exhibits.

Let your guide help you navigate all the pubs and restaurants of Furumachidori on this private pub hopping tour, so you can spend more time enjoying the experience instead of stressing about the language barrier. Your guide will help you order, make recommendations, and ensure you have a fun night. You might spot a geisha, too.

This private and customizable tour for Niigata is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.

In this workshop tour, you can see the techniques of dyeing kimono up close. Aoyagi was founded in 1938 in Tokamachi, a kimono-producing area. At Aoyagi's workshop, which has been making use of the traditional techniques of kimono creation, you can observe the process of creating a single kimono. We carry out all processes from weaving, dyeing, squeezing, yuzen, embroidery and foil in our own studio. Recommended for those who are interested in traditional kimono techniques and those who are interested in kimonos from the Tokamachi production area.

Immerse yourself in the winter culture of Niigata by booking this private, full-day snowboarding lesson. Whatever your level of snowboarding experience—whether you're a beginner or a seasoned snowboarder—spending time on the snow with your instructor is sure to enhance your skills and techniques. As this is a private lesson, you can be sure of your instructor's undivided attention.

Recently spotted on SNS, Sado / Minami Sado area. In response to the request that the regular sightseeing buses are a little inconvenient for going to Sukunegi, Yajima Kyoshima, etc., we started operation of the “Shuttle for Ogi” in September 2019. From Tabino Hotel Sado-Sawada-Mano to Ogi. It is also available for those who board a ship from Ogi Port and those who get off at Ogi Port. Of course, it is possible to get off along the route. It runs every Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. When using, please make a reservation by 17:00 the day before.