Place famous for fall foliage or new greenery Spots in Niigata Area

  • Okutainai
    Travel / Tourism
    Niigata Tainai Shimoarasawa Tainai Mountain 1202-49
    This is the general area around the Mt. Iide climbing trailhead. It's a popular leisure spot with a flower park, restaurants serving craft beer, fishing parks with stocked streams, and more. There are still large stretches of untouched wilderness here, so it's perfect to spend a few quiet moments away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. I autumn, the beech, maple, and other broadleaf trees along the Tainai river turn this into a famous fall foliage spot.
  • Yahiko Park (Maple Valley)
    Travel / Tourism
    Nigata Pref. Nishikambaragunyahikomura Yahiko
    This park is a one-minute walk from JR Yahiko Station. Maple Valley is famous for its autumn colors and the vivid colors of the fallen leaves give the appearance of a classic scarlet bridge (Kangetsukyo). From late-October to mid-November the park is lit up at night, giving it a fantastical appearance much different than in the day. Also planted in the park are azaleas and Japanese irises so you can enjoy the sight of beautiful flowers throughout the seasons.
  • Momiji Sono
    Travel / Tourism
    Niigata Nagaoka-shi Asahi 600

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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.

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