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Takarayama Shuzo

4.5

14 Reviews

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Nigata Pref. Nigatashi Nishikan-ku Ishize 2953

The Takarayama Shuzo brewery is a sake (rice wine) brewery located in Ishize, Nishikan Ward, Niigata City that was founded in 1885. Takarayama produces sakes that include the Seishu (a class of superior special-designation sake) “Takarayama” sake made using Niigata-grown Koshitanrei rice (a rice strain specially developed for sake-brewing) and the “Precious Treasure Takara no Yama” sake that is offered to the gods at the Yahiko-jinja Shrine. Free guided tours of the brewery are available twice a day (once in the morning and once in the afternoon), although advance booking is required. Participants can see how sake is made, and can also taste freshly-brewed, authentic Japanese sake.

昔ながらの酒蔵見学ができます。歴史を感じる素敵な酒蔵です。女将さんが丁寧に説明してくださり、最後は試飲タイム。何でも飲ませてもらえますので、思わず大量に買ってしまいますが、宅配もしてもらえるので心配いりません。フレッシュないちごを使った甘酒が珍しく、お土産にも喜ばれました。私は午後15時からの見学でしたが、酒蔵ならではの米を蒸す午前中の方が見ごたえがあるそうですので、行かれるなら朝早い時間がお薦め...
Site of the former Kasugayama Castle

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Nigata Pref. Jouetsushi Nakayashiki ,soy

Kasugayama Castle was built on Mt. Kasuga, transforming the entire mountain into an important strategic position; the Castle is famous as the main residence of Uesugi Kenshin. It is ranked 32nd in the list of the Top 100 Castles of Japan. Restoration work is currently underway, and the Castle is gradually starting to regain some of its former appearance. When the castle was still intact, the Honmaru (central bailey) was located on the mountain-top, with a castle town at the foot of the mountain where the residences of important retainers and the lord’s relatives were located. Kasugayama Castle is located around 13-minute drive from Kasugayama Station on the Myoko Haneuma Line.
Roadside Station Nagaoka Fireworks

3.0

3 Reviews

Transportation

Niigata Nagaoka-shi Kitamachi 707

国道8号沿いにある道の駅です。敷地内には、長岡の花火についての資料館のような施設もあります。無料エリアではパネルを使って長岡の花火の歴史や花火の仕組みについて紹介されています。チーム対抗で万歳のような動作をすると花火が上がり、その数を競うアトラクションもありました。有料エリアでは映像で紹介がされています。
Nagaoka City Yamakoshi Bullfighting Arena

3.5

15 Reviews

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Nigata Pref. Nagaokashi Yamakoshinampei Party 986

This arena is about a 25-minute drive from the Nagaokaminami-Koshiji Smart Interchange. Here you can see bull's wrestling with their horns which has been designated an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Properties of Japan. As one of Honshu's unique traditions this bull wrestling is said to have 1,000 years of history. The sight of the one ton fighting bulls clashing together draws numerous spectators cheering, hand's clenched tight, for these brave warriors. Events are held from May to early-November. As this bull wrestling is part of a Shinto ritual the outcome of the bouts is less important, and the strength and skills of 15 handlers separating the strong willed bulls is a sight to see.

説明役の世話役さんの話が上手で、牛の癖から習性までよく理解でした。また、各地から集まる牛の獰猛さが競技場に入ったときから伝わってきました。面白くて、あっという間の2時間でした。
Ichishimatei

4.0

13 Reviews

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Nigata Pref. Shibatashi Tennou 1563

This historic building is located in Tenno, Shibata City. The residence was built in the early Meiji period and is representative of the Ichishima family, who were great land owners in Niigata. The 0.19-hectare residence has a circuit-style garden that spans over 2.6 hectares. It is open to the public for a fee, and is a famous spot to view the red leaves in Fall.

綺麗に手入れされた庭、隅々までお掃除された部屋、大事に管理されているのが分かります。モダンな天井に洒落た照明が目を引きました。季節によっては、花や紅葉がさらによいでしょう。映画「峠」のロケ地で、映画を見に行きたくなりました。市島家の系図を見ると、豪農の篤志家が、やはり教育は大事と考えて、塾を開く所も興味深く、市島家の知が高い所も分かりました。車でないと来れない所ですが、新潟駅から月岡温泉行のハ...
Rengebuji Temple

4.5

12 Reviews

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Niigata Sado-shi Kobie 182

A famous Buddhist temple believed to have been founded by the great Kobo Daishi which stands northeast of Kyoto, thus meaning it guarded the imperial palace from the influences of this unlucky direction. It is believed to have been founded around 806 in the Daido period, and, modeled after the Enryakuji Temple on Mt. Hiei, it was known as the “Little Mt. Hiei.” Records state Emperor Saga ordered it to be built, and, together with the Kongoji and Muroji Temple, it is considered one of the three most sacred Shingon Buddhist sites. In addition to the Kobodo hall and Kondo main temple, 16 structures on the grounds have been designated National Tangible Cultural Property. From late June through early July, some 7,000 hydrangeas on the grounds come into stunning bloom, and thus this temple is also widely known as the “Hydrangea Temple.”

小比叡山蓮華峰寺（こびえさんれんげぶじ）は、新潟県佐渡市小比叡（にいがたけんさどしこびえ）にある真言宗智山派の寺だ。本尊は、聖観音菩薩（しょうかんのんぼさつ）空海の開山とされ、金剛寺、室生寺とともに真言の三大聖地の一つとされる。 7,000株のアジサイが一斉に開花する様子が見事なため、別名アジサイ寺とも呼ばれている。 2021年7月3日、この日は度津神社（わたつじんじゃ）に参拝した。そこか...
Kankoji Temple

4.0

12 Reviews

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Nigata Pref. Minamiuonumashi Uwano 267

This Zen Buddhist temple has historical ties to the Uesugi clan, the deputy shoguns of the Kanto region, and to the Ueda Nagao clan. The primary object of worship of the temple, which belongs to the Kamakura Engaku-ji? school, is Shakyamuni Buddha (Gautama Buddha). The temple is said to have been founded in 1410 by the monk Kakuosoden, the son of Uesugi Noriaki. The temple was relocated to Yonezawa in 1600 along with Uesugi Kagekatsu's forced relocation there. After being destroyed in a fire, the temple was rebuilt in its current location during the Kanbun era (around 1661 to 1673). The temple's main gate, which belonged to the Sakai Clan of the Awa-Katsuyama Domain, was donated and relocated to the temple in 2009. The gatekeeper's station on the gate's left side still gives it the stately appearance of the gate to a samurai residence. The temple also possesses a rare rotating bookshelf called kyozou, containing a complete set of the Obaku school's version of the Buddhist scriptures. The main temple building has a Japanese rock garden? in front, which is unusual for the Minamiuonuma area.

Now undergoing some repairs, this impressive temple and monastery is well worth the visit. It must be so cold and covered with snow in winter, but beautiful now. Check the nicely kept buildings...
Saishoji Temple

4.5

11 Reviews

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Nigata Pref. Nagaokashi Teradomarinodumi 8996

This ancient temple of the Shingon sect of Buddhism was opened by Gyoki Bosatsu in the year 733. It is a 30-minute taxi ride from Tsubamesanjou Station on the Bullet Train. Amida Nyorai Buddha is the principle deity of worship here and is normally kept from public viewing except once every 12 years on the Year of the Rat when it is unveiled. Furthermore, what is believed to be the oldest mummified monk in Japan, Kochi Houin is enshrined here which you can see (with an entry fee). The treasure hall contains a wooden statue of the monk and the mummy of a raijuu cat as well as long songs signed by the departed high priest Ryokan, all of which are free to see.

長岡市内から少し離れた、寺泊漁港寄りにあります。国道４０２号沿いですが、かなり車で上ります。敷地はとても広く、加藤清正や田中角栄の書状、雷獣のミイラ等が見られる宝物殿だけの見学であれば無料です。しかしここの目玉はなんといっても弘智法印の即身仏。拝観料５００円を払って見る価値は十分です。見学者私一人のために、住職様はわざわざお経をあげて、法印様を拝ませてくださいました。法印様がいらっしゃるお堂の前に...
Otsu Takara Ji

4.5

11 Reviews

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Niigata Tainai-shi Kinoto 1112

We are heading north of Niigata on our way to the very old onsens at Nyuto. We looked for temples and pagodas of significance for this part of the journey. Dating back to 736 this Shinto and Buddhist...
Kasuga Shrine

3.5

6 Reviews

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Nigata Pref. Jouetsushi Kasuga 18

This shrine is located ten minutes by car from the Joetsu Interchange, at the foot of Mt. Kasuga in Joetsu City. Enshrined here is a division of the deity in the Kasuga Grand Shrine in Nara. It was the first deity to be divided in Japan, according to records in Kasuga Grand Shrine. The shrine was first built on Mt Kasuga's peak in the year 958, and then relocated along with Kasugayama Castle fortifications in 1381. The cedar trees lining the steep stone steps are rather impressive. The shrine prospered under Uesugi, the Shugodai (representative) of Echigo for generations, and from the time of Kenshin Uesugi, belief in this deity became more intense and it became worshipped as the tutelary deity of the region. The Kasuga lanterns lining the grounds are said to have been made in the Edo period.

春日山麓に有る小さな、地元の神社です。説明書からですが、歴史は古く10世紀創建、奈良の春日大社の分霊になるそうです。
Kunigamidera Temple

4.0

12 Reviews

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Nigata Pref. Tsubameshi Kugami 1407

This Shingon Buddhist temple is halfway up Mt. Kugamiyama, a 15-minute drive from Bunsui Station on the JR Echigo Line. Founded in year 709 it is the oldest temple in the prefecture. The temple is dedicated to the Amitabha Buddha which is revealed only once out of every 12 years, the Year of the Rat. It is said that Uesugi Kenshin would pray for victory here and that praying here can bring various benefits such as warding off evil, wishes being answered, and safe travel. In 1914 the hut in which monk Ryokan secluded himself during the latter part of the Edo period was rebuilt and it is still open for viewing today. Further legends regarding Yoshitsune and Shuten-Doji surround the temple.

弥彦村の観音寺の御朱印をいただきに国上寺に向かいしました。国上寺と観音寺の御朱印はそれぞれ３００円でした。越後最古の名刹だそうで、とても趣のある、歴史あるお寺だということを感じました。駐車場は無料ですが、わりと混んでいます。
Nagaoka City Local History Museum

4.0

12 Reviews

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Nigata Pref. Nagaokashi Oyamachou 80-24 within Yukyama Park

This local history museum in Yukyuzan Park in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture was built in the image of the castle tower. It tells the stories of the people who were born in Nagaoka and formed the cornerstone of Nagaoka's spiritual culture and played a big role in Japan or abroad in early modern to modern times, and of their achievements. This folk exhibition also displays restored traditional housing, clothing, footwear and household items used in the daily lives of the people in this snowy region. In addition, Visitors can see the view of the city and the plains of Niigata from the castle tower's observation deck on the fourth floor.

悠久山公園の中の1番高い所にあります。建物はお城を模っていますが、昔の長岡城とは全く違う造りです（天守閣は無かったそうです）。階段を昇って2階にて行くと、受付があります。ここは角櫓という建物だそうです。入館料は300円です。走り櫓を歩き、天守閣のある建物には、主に戊辰戦争や河井継之助に関する資料や、堀直寄や牧野家など歴代の城主や長岡出身の偉人などの資料が多数展示されています。 4階の天守...
Agricore Echigo Winery

3.5

14 Reviews

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Nigata Pref. Minamiuonumashi Urasa 5531-1

This winery in Minamiuonuma City has been making wine with skills cultivated in Bordeaux, France and grapes cultivated by Minamiuonuma's climate for over 40 years. Its wines are highly praised by wine professionals for their quality. The winery ages their wines in rooms chilled with natural snow. As they put it, their unique wines are cultivated, protected, and brewed by the snow. The winery's shop offers a selection of their wines, including their snow-aged wine sekki and wine-related items, as well as free wine tastings. The shop's restaurant serves cuisine made with fresh local ingredients as well as their wines.

Nice wines, a bit expensive. Good restaurant and lots of souvenirs The restaurant next to the winery is goof for lunch. Very inexpensive prices. Nice view.
Fruit Land Shirone Grape Garden

5.0

2 Reviews

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Nigata Pref. Nigatashi Minami-ku Washinokishinden 573

This all-weather farm is 15-minutes from the Kurosaki Interchange. This is the oldest organic farm in Niigata growing fruits from all seasons with minimal use of pesticides. Along with being able to pick fruit year-round you can enjoy their original fruit pizza baked in their own lava-stone oven. You can also feed and play with their goats and rabbits as well as enjoy a BBQ under the grape vines in the vineyard.

可以來這裏體驗適合親子的任摘水果活動。從1月到6月都是士多啤梨時期，另外還有葡萄、奇異果、蜜柑、藍莓、櫻桃、桃、無花果、梨等可採。其中於11-12月限定，可以採摘到名為「幻の洋梨」的梨種類。
Roadside Station R290 Tochio

4.0

1 Reviews

Transportation

Nigata Pref. Nagaokashi Tochiomiyazawa 1764

Roadside Station R290 Tochio is a central hub for information about all of the site-seeing available in Tochio. There are many events every month, including a Tochio temari-making session held every second Sunday of the month. There is also a mini gallery, in which various organizations have exhibitions.

とちお名物の油揚げを食べてきました。道の駅に併設するレストランで、基本はセルフサービスです。油揚げは単品もOK、そのほか定食形式や麺とのセットメニューもありました。私は単品で焼き油揚げを頂きました。ふわふわと軽い食感が楽しめました。
Textile Cultural Center Shiozawa Tsumugi Memorial Hall

3.5

12 Reviews

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Nigata Pref. Minamiuonumashi Shiozawa 1227-14

Shiozawa Tsumugi Memorial Hall is located two minutes’ walk from Shiozawa Station. You can learn about Echigo Jofu (ramie) which has been registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, textile culture and techniques in Shiozawa, passed on from Okuechigo 1,000 years ago. In addition to the display, it also offers various hands-on activities including weaving and cultivating silkworms as well as sales of crafts and kimono (traditional Japanese clothing).

塩沢駅から徒歩3分ほど。塩沢の名産品「塩沢織」を紹介する施設。1階では塩沢織を使用した人形や和服・洋服などを展示販売している。2階は有料(400円)の見学施設で、職人が行う機織り作業を見ることができる。塩沢織には「越後上布」「塩沢紬」「本塩沢」「夏塩沢」の4種類があり、1000年以上の歴史を持つ「越後上布」は苧麻を爪で裂いて繊維状にし、指で撚って糸にするところから始まる。その糸は非常に切れやすい...
Kyu-Shidancho-Kansha (Old Japanese Army Divisional Commander's Official Residence)

4.0

10 Reviews

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Niigata Joetsu-shi Omachi 2-3-30

This wooden residence was built in 1910 by Nagaoka Gaishi, Lieutenant General of the Takada 13th Division of the former Imperial Japanese Army. It is one of the few remaining examples in the city of architecture blending Japanese and Western influences dating to this time. Until 1991, it was used to house the leadership of JGSDF Camp Takada, but was moved to its current location and restored by the city in order to preserve this precious work of Meiji period architecture.

駅から高田城に向かう途中、寄ってみました。素敵な洋館、よく手入れされていて、和、洋、それぞれ静かに美しい部屋が配置されてとても好きになりました。今回時間がなかったので諦めましたが、お食事や喫茶など次回是非利用したいと思います。
Roadside Station Minamiuonuma Yukiakari

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Nigata Pref. Minamiuonumashi Shimohitoichi 855

Roadside Station Minamiuonuma Yukiakari is one of snow country Minamiuonuma, and it is composed of three facilities: Imaizumi Memorial Hall, Shiki Ajiwai-kan, and Ikoi-no-hiroba Plaza, with paintings and artworks by famous artists, foreign and abroad, but particularly with works by Shiko Munanaka. In the food court, you can partake of some dishes fresh cooked up with Uonuma’s Koshihikari rice piled high in a rice bowl. Three minutes by car via Shiozawaishida Interchange on the Kanetsu Expressway.
Christian Boltanski＋Jean Kalman The Last Class

4.5

9 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Niigata Tokamachi-shi Matsunoyama Fujikura 192

"Echigo-tsumari region is about 30-minute drive from Matsudai Station on theHokuhoku Line.Christian Boltanski and Jean Kalman created their large-scale installation ""The Last Class""in 2006and submitted it tothe major tri-annual art festival, the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale 2018. The site of the festival is the Echigo-tsumari Region (the town of Tsunan in the city of Tokamachi), and the artists put the installation together in an abandoned elementary school to represent the notion of ""the absence of people."" It stimulates the five senses, with sounds like the beating of drums in the darkness and flickering lightbulbs. Recently, a new installation has been added to ""The Last Class"",Boltanski's""Theater of Shadows: Happy Companions"", which represents life and death in a humorous manner. It is open to the public for limited times outside of the Triennale."

越後妻有「大地の芸術祭」で訪ねた。どうしても見たかったボルタンスキーの作品の一つ。廃校になった旧東川小学校を利用したインスタレーション・アートで、スタートは暗闇の体育館から。床に藁が敷かれ、多数のベンチと扇風機並び、電球が点滅する。薄暗い廊下を進んで二階に上がれば、心臓の鼓動のようにライトが点滅する教室、白い布とアクリルの箱が並べられた教室、鏡を無数貼った教室など、まさに異空間に迷い込んだような不...
Ryokan Memorial Museum

3.5

12 Reviews

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Nigata Pref. Santougunizumozakimachi Komeda 1

This memorial museum in Mishima County, Niigata Prefecture is adjacent to Ryokan to Yuhi no Oka Park. The museum was opened in 1965 on the 200th anniversary of the birth of the exemplary Edo Period monk, poet, and calligrapher Ryokan. Visitors can view the shaku (ritual baton) and inkstone used by Ryokan, as well as calligraphy from his middle to final years. A short film entitled Tenjo Taifu set in modern Izumozaki Town depicting a meeting between a local girl and Ryokan plays on a loop in the lobby.

新潟の偉人として知られる良寛記念館へと行ってきました。子供の頃に読んだ郷土昔話の中での良寛和尚のイメージは、極貧の生活の中でも優しさや感謝を忘れずに皆の為だけを考えて生きた清貧のお爺ちゃん…という雰囲気でしたが、今回、記念館を訪れ、彼の人生の足跡を年表を通して学び、良寛さまの脳内イメージが変わりました。記念館を訪れ、何を感じるかは人それぞれだと思います...

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Found along the northwestern coast of Japan, Niigata prefecture is celebrated for its high-quality rice and breathtaking nature, most notably its spectacular mountains, whose white peaks draw in snow sports lovers from far and wide over the winter months. Hit the slopes at Yuzawa, pick out your favourite modern artist at Echigo Tsumari, or take a ferry over to Sado Island for an extra adventure.