Skyline, etc. Spots in Niigata Area

  • Osado Skyline
    Travel / Tourism
    Nigata Pref. Sadoshi Kanai area - Aikawa area
    This almost 30-kilometer-long driving course that connects Kanai and Aikawa gives a lovely panoramic view of Sado Island and is just a 15-minute drive from Ryotsu Port. The highest point of the drive stands over 900 meters above sea level and from there you can see Mano Bay, Ryotsu Bay, the Kuninaka Plains, and the Kosado Mountain Range, making this the perfect place to see the changing faces of the island from season to season. At the Exchange Center Hakundai you'll find shops and observation platforms giving you a chance to take a break as you enjoy the scenery. The stunning autumn colors are on display every year from late October to around early November. There is no toll but starting late November the road is closed for the winter.
  • Mt. Yahiko Skyline
    Travel / Tourism
    Niigata Prefecture Nishikanbara gun Yahiko village 3 Yahiko 606-1
    This 13.7 km-long scenic mountain road that opened in 1970 is a 25-minute drive from Sanjo-Tsubame Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway. This road, which traverses the ridges of Mt. Yahiko above the Nanaura Coast, is notable for its scenic views of the Sea of Japan. Selected as one of Japan's Best 100 Roads, the skyline leads to Yahiko Summit Park, which features a 100-meter-tall panoramic tower and a restaurant with stunning views. The road is closed during winter (December to March).
  • Uonuma Skyline
    Travel / Tourism
    Niigata Minamiuonuma Koguriyama
  • Oku Tadami Silver Line
    Travel / Tourism
    Niigata Uonuma-shi Shimoritate

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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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