Things to do in Niigata Prefecture

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A traditional Japanese temple with a multi-tiered roof, surrounded by lush greenery and hills.
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Niigata Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Niigata Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

HK$2,268
per adult
Niigata Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Tokyo: Manga, Anime Drawing Workshop with a Pro Manga Artist

Tokyo: Manga, Anime Drawing Workshop with a Pro Manga Artist

HK$868
per adult
Tokyo: Manga, Anime Drawing Workshop with a Pro Manga Artist
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1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano

1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano

Activity duration is 8 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 381 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$1,096 per adult
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Niigata: Japanese Seafood Culture & Local Market Walk

Niigata: Japanese Seafood Culture & Local Market Walk

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
The previous price was HK$1,628 and current price is HK$1,058 per adult*
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Niigata Sushi Making Experience in Sado

Niigata Sushi Making Experience in Sado

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$479 per adult
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Naeba Ski Resort

8.4/10 (94 reviews)
Hit the slopes in Yuzawa with a visit to Naeba Ski Resort. Amble around the area's parks or visit its spas.
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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.

A traditional Japanese gate with a wooden structure and a signboard listing various establishments.

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.

Higashi Ward

While Higashi Ward may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Niigata City Art Museum and Niigata City Performing Arts Center.

A bustling fish market with seafood displays and vendors.

Nishi Ward

While visiting Nishi Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Niigata Furusato Village and Herb Land Season.

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Niigata

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Nakano

A nighttime fireworks display over a cityscape.

Nagaoka

A snowy mountain slope with ski tracks, a wooden building, and a clear blue sky.

Hakuba

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Minakami

A serene landscape with cherry blossoms reflecting on a calm body of water, a traditional Japanese pagoda, and a hill with a small shrine.

Joetsu

Terraced rice fields by the sea.

Wajima

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Sakata

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