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  • Nagaoka City Yamakoshi Bullfighting Arena
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    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。

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  • Sasagawa Nagare
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    Nigata Pref. Murakamishi Hamashimbo - Samukawa
    The Sasagawa Nagare coast, which takes its name from Sasagawa village, is an 11-kilometer stretch of beautiful coastline that features clear blue seas and white sandy beaches. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of scenery, including reefs and caves featuring unusual rock formations created by erosion from the battering that they receive from the powerful waves of the Sea of Japan. The Sasagawa Nagare coast was designated a National Site of Scenic Beauty and a Special Natural Monument in 1927. The coast is about five-minute walk from either JR Kuwagawa Station, JR Imagawa Station or JR Echigo-Kanagawa Station.
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  • Kitazawa Flotation Plant
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    Niigata Sado-shi Aikawa Kitazawa Machi 3-2
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  • Niibo Dam Lake Shore
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    Niigata Sado-shi Kaminiibo
    Niibo Dam was built to hold back the upper reaches of the Kokufu River, Sado’s largest river, resulting in an accompanying lake and sprawling lakeshore area. An agricultural dam, it provides water for Niibo, an area which is committed to the conservation and recovery of the Japanese crested ibis; scenic lookouts and campgrounds veritably encircle the dam. Some 1,500 cherry trees spanning around 20 varieties have been planted on the lakeshore, and it is famous as one of Sado’s top cherry blossom viewing destinations. In spring, the area bustles with amateur photographers and people come to enjoy the flowers. The area is also known for its seasonal beauty, including azaleas in early summer and fall foliage in autumn, and year-round many people come here to take walks and go jogging.
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  • Natsui Hazagi Trees
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    Niigata Niigata-shi Nishikan-ku Natsui 1406
    “Hazagi” are trees planted between rice paddies in order to hang and sun-dry harvested rice plants. In the fall, the ears of rice hanging on poles between the trees create golden fences on the rice paddy ridges, a traditional sight in the abundant rice-producing area that is the Echigo Plain. Once, such a sight could be seen across the Echigo Plan, but now the number of places where hazagi may be found has been reduced dramatically in line with the introduction of various modern labor-saving farm techniques. Today, just a few places still engage in the practice of hazagi. Here in the Natsui area, some 600 hazagi trees have been preserved, and the beautiful sight they make has been selected for inclusion in a list of the 100 selections of Beautiful Japanese Village Landscape.
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  • Iwamuro Onsen Hiyotsuma Fireflies
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    Niigata Niigata-shi Nishikan-ku Iwamuro Onsen
    Iwamuro Onsen, also called Reigan no Yu, is one of the prefecture's leading firefly-watching spots. The fireflies seen here crowd around the clean, delicious waters of Iwamuro Onsen's Hiyotsuma spring, and so have come to be called Hiyotsuma fireflies. During the watching season, the area holds floating lamp ceremonies and outdoor concerts. Most years, the fireflies are best seeing from mid-June into July. On days when the humidity is high, you might be able to see a dancing cloud of lights around 20:00. One very nice feature is that on Saturdays during the season, there is a free shuttle bus between the tourist facility Iwamuroya and IwamuroKokaido public hall.
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  • Hachiman
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    Niigata Murakami-shi Gatsugi 1099
    A community center operating out of the main building and gymnasium of the former Sanpoku-machi Minami Junior High School, which was closed in 1996. The center is used for training camps, education, seminars, and other activities. Here visitors can try old-fashioned shinaori weaving, and covered button making using tatami mat end fabric, and watch soba noodle making and traditional salt making. A former craft room has been turned into a rock bath free flowing “kakenagashi” style from a source spring, and visitors can also stay in guest rooms which were once classrooms. Although the structure has been altered significantly, there is a classroom which still has its lockers and blackboard, and sometimes you can find former graduates of the school taking a trip down memory lane here.
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  • Koshij Hotaru no Sato
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    Niigata Nagaoka-shi Tsukanoyama
    Located in the naturally lush Tsukanoyama-Ushinokubi area, this firefly habitat is one of the best in the prefecture. Around 20 years ago, the area began conducting activities to preserve and conserve the fireflies that live here. In most years, the fireflies can be seen from late June to early July. During the season, Genji and Heike fireflies can be seeing flying throughout the area. Refreshment stands open up and stage events are held during this time, as well, in addition to firefly watching bus tours conducted by the local firefly society in various places.
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  • Shogun Sugi
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    Niigata Higashikanbara-gun Aga Machi Iwaya 2242
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  • Yasuda Kawara Road
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    Niigata Agano Yasuda 7372
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  • Tsubaki Kotobuki So
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    Niigata Minamikanbara-gun Tagamimachi Tagami Tei 2402-8
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  • Yunagi no Hashi
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    Niigata Santo-gun Izumozaki Machi Amaze 6-57
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  • Matsudai Hokuhoku Street
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    Niigata Tokamachi-shi Matsudai
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  • Itoigawa Geostation Geopal
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    4.0
    47 Reviews
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    Nigata Pref. Itoigawashi Omachi 1-chome 7-47

    If you are waiting at Itoigawa station for the next train like we were, definitely go to the train museum underneath the station! Outstanding displays and activities for kids (build your own Thomas...

  • Sado Kane Ginzan Guidance Facility
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    4.5
    15 Reviews
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    Niigata Sado-shi Aikawasanchomehamamachi 18-1

    A very fun and informative exhibit on the history of Sado and its relation to gold and silver mining. The exhibits were not interactive per se, but I would strongly recommend this place to visitors...

  • Hakkaisan Izumi Beer En
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    4.0
    11 Reviews
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    Niigata Minamiuonuma-shi Izumi 564-1

    昼下がり、暑い日訪問しました。 林の中、静かなふいんきがとてもすがすがしく思いました。 3種類のビールとぴざを頼み、みんなでいただきました。 普通に美味しかったです。

  • Sado Kinzan
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    Niigata Sado-shi Shimoaikawa
  • Ozekanaderodo
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    Nigata Pref. Uonumashi
  • Ishi Kakita
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    Niigata Nakauonuma-gun Tsunanmachi Ketto
  • Totko Iwa
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    Nigata Pref. Itoigawashi Noukodomari
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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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