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Yahiko / Sanjo

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Mount Yahiko Ropeway

4.0

88 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nigata Pref. Nishikambaragunyahikomura Yahiko 2898

This ropeway runs approximately one kilometer from behind Yahiko Shrine to the summit of Mt. Yahiko. It is a ten-minute walk from Yahiko Shrine to the base station, and there is also a free shuttle bus between the two. The ropeway was opened in 1958. The summit station can be reached in approximately five minutes, and a majestic view of the Echigo Plains and the mountains can be seen in the distance as you climb the mountain. Additionally, in the summer, there is a Yakei and Hoshizora Cruise (Night View and Starry Sky Cruise) available for people to enjoy watching the sun set over the Sea of Japan and to see the vast Echigo Plains at night. The ropeway is the perfect place to watch the sun setting beyond the Japanese sea and also to see the night view of the Echigo Plains. And in the fall, the autumn leaves cover the mountains, giving the ropeway gorgeous scenery in every season.

We took the bus in the park to the ropeway kiosk, bought our tickets just in time to catch the next carriage up to the top. Spectacular views across Yahiko and beyond. We didn’t stay to long at the...
Yahiko Park

4.0

76 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nigata Pref. Nishikambaragunyahikomura Yahiko 667-1

This park is located just outside the JR Yahiko Station, and covers an area of 160,000 square meters. There is an abundance of nature in the park for visitors to enjoy, with a waterfall and mountain streams, and seasonal flowers such as azaleas and irises. The highlight of the park is the Kangetsukyo bridge in the Maple Valley, which was modeled on the old wooden bridge. In the fall, the entire area is famous for how it turns red with a sea of autumn leaves, which harmonize perfectly with the red of the bridge. And in the evening, the park is lit up, making it a popular place for tourists to visit. There are also tennis courts and playground equipment in the park, which can be enjoyed by parents and children.

we spent half a day at the park on 12-Nov. The fall colors were amazing! its right next to the Yahiko shrine, so, you can hit both sites at one stop. There were a few tour groups at 3pm. I suggest...
Yahiko-jinja Shrine

Travel / Tourism

Nigata Pref. Nishikambaragunyahikomura Yahiko 2887-2

Yahiko-jinja Shrine, situated at the foot of Mt. Yahiko in Yahiko Village, Nishikanbara County, Nigata Prefecture, is a shrine of the old Echigo Province and even appears in the Manyoshu (collection of Japanese poetry). The enshrined deity, Ame-no-Kaguyama-no-Mikoto, has long been widely worshipped as the god of culture and development in Echigo Province. The impressive shrine building, erected in front of the backdrop of cedar and zelkova forests and Mt. Yahiko, was rebuilt in 1916. The Shida-no-otachi long sword, designated a national important cultural property, and other weapons connected with Minamoto No Yoshiie, Minamoto no Yoshitsune, and Uesugi Kenshin, are on display in the shrine’s treasure hall.
Kugami Roadside Station

3.5

17 Reviews

Transportation

Nigata Pref. Tsubameshi Kugami 5866-1

Kugami Roadside Station sits on the Niigata Prefectural Route 2 in Kugami, Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture. It not only has information on the roads and surrounding area but also serves as a base for tourism in the area. At the restaurant which serves light meals such as soba and udon, cooking events are held using local buckwheat flour and rice flour. There is also a souvenir shop, a free foot bath and a play park for children, making it an ideal place to use for a quick shop on your way home or for a rest.

寺泊方面から弥彦神社に向かう途中で立ち寄り。地元のおばあちゃん達が端の方で楽しげにおしゃべりしていて、ほのぼのした雰囲気です。ドラマ「下町ロケット」ロケで使用されたトラクターが展示されてます。季節イベントとして天神講のお菓子が販売されてました。道の駅オリジナルのそば粉のアイスクリームは、そばの風味がほんのり香り、甘過ぎず、ドライブ休憩で食べるにはぴったりです。
Snow Peak Headquarters Camping Field

4.5

12 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Niigata Sanjo-shi Nakanohara 456

昨今のキャンプやアウトドアブームで始めたばかりのビギナーですがこちらの施設はいいですね。snowpeak社が公式に運営しているので安心して利用できます。設備も充実しているので道具を最小限に済ませられる利点が大きい。すぐ近くにはsnowpeak運営のスパ施設やレストランもあるのでホテルに来たような気分にも慣れなんとも不思議な気持ちになれます。夜間は星空も綺麗なので星座を見ながら飲むビールは絶対...
Kunigamidera Temple

4.0

12 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

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。
Sanjo Blacksmith Dojo

5.0

8 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nigata Pref. Sanjoushi Motomachi 11-53

Located around three minutes' walk from Kita-Sanjo Station on the JR Yahiko Line, the Sanjo Blacksmith Dojo is a facility where visitors can enjoy a blacksmithing experience under the guidance of experienced professional blacksmiths. The Dojo offers a variety of different courses and activities in which participants can learn about the traditional techniques of Sanjo, a town with a long blacksmithing tradition, including forging, woodworking, and making traditional Butsudan (small Buddhist altars installed in family homes). There are three basic programs available: the kitchen knife sharpening experience, where participants who bring their own kitchen knives with them can learn how to sharpen the knife properly using grinding stones; Wakugi (Japanese-style nail) making experience, in which participants learn basic forging techniques, which involve beating hot iron with a hammer; and the paper-knife making experience, which enables participant to experience a wider range of blacksmithing techniques, including forging, grinding, and polishing. Participants must be in the fourth grade of elementary school or older.

本来は金属加工を学ぶ訓練施設らしいです。当日も真剣に教室で座学を受ける生徒たちがたくさんいました。それとは別に私たちのような素人が見学体験できるコーナーがあります。包丁研ぎと5寸釘からペーパーナイフを作る体験は予約なしで体験することが出来ます。その他あらかじめ予約していくといろいろ出来るようです。私たちはペーパーナイフ体験をやって見ました。リタイヤしていると思われるおじいさんが一生懸命教えてくださ...
Koshu Hanten

4.0

46 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Tsubame-shi Niigata prefecture Nishiyan 49-4

A long-established shop of the famous tsubamesanjo style of ramen in Tsubame city, Niigata prefecture. Tsubamesanjo-style ramen features extremely thick noodles, with creamy soy soup made with small dried sardines or seafood stock, and completed with a large amount of park back fat. It’s so popular that people will say “Koshu Hanten” whenever Tsubamesanjo-style ramen is mentioned. They also offer fried rice, curry rice, large-sized dumplings, stir-fried vegetables, beef stew and many wonderful dishes.

燕三条系ラーメンを食べるなら、今も大看板を背負う杭州飯店と決めて、日曜日の朝、開店１時間前に駐車場へ到着。私たちが並ぼうとすると、先に到着されていた方々が慌てて並び始めて、あっと言う間に２０名程度の行列が出来ました。何とか１巡目の１０番目くらいに着席出来ましたが、皆さん恐るべき出足の速さでした。もちろん、お目当てのラーメン、チャーシューメン、ぎょうざ４個、そして、瓶ビール、なんとこだわりの赤星...
Yahiko Sakuraikyo Onsen Sakura no Yu

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Nigata Pref. Nishikambaragunyahikomura Fumoto 1970

The Yahiko Sakurai-go Onsen Sakura Hot Springs are 100% natural hot springs perfect for day trips. You can enjoy a wide variety of baths, from outdoor baths, tub baths, lie-in baths, waist-deep baths, saunas, foot baths, and rock baths. There are 4 options for women’s yukata (robe), so you have a choice. The restaurant has a great selection of dishes that kids and adults are sure to love. Approximately 35 minutes by car via Sanyo Tsubame Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway.
Okozu Bunsui Sakura Park

4.0

1 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nigata Pref. Tsubameshi Gosengoku 4026-3

This park is on the banks of the Nishikawa River in Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture. A huge stone weir that controls the flow of the river is visible from the park. Some of that water is diverted into the park, and there are water facilities that children can play in. There is also playground equipment like swings and slides, and there are nice spots for a rest like an arbor and benches. There are over 600 flowering cherry and other trees that are lit up at night during peak season. The Bunsui Kimono Parade is held during the Tsubame Cherry Blossom Festival on the third Sunday in April.

公園設施略為簡單，而重點是旁的櫻花道。雖然道路較寬，沒有櫻花隧道的效果，但茂密的櫻花配合樹下的油菜花，足以在慢駛的汽車內享受長達三分鐘的美景。
Hokkeshu Sohonzan Honjo-ji

3.5

5 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nigata Pref. Sanjoushi Nishihonjouji 1-1-20

Honjo-ji Temple in Sanjo City is the head temple of the Hokkeshu, Jinmon school of Buddhism. It is located directly west of the JR Sanjo Station. It was founded in 1297, by Nichiin, one of Nichiro's disciples, who was himself, a disciple of Nichiren. The current main hall was built in the Meiji period, and the seven magnificent buildings - the main hall, guest house, bell tower, pagoda, Senbutsudo, Banjindo and main gate are all contained within temple compound, covering almost five acres of land. There is also a garden within the compound, called the Sankien, which is maintained by the city residents and the temple's followers. In the fall, the autumn leaves have an almost otherworldly appearance.

1297年に日蓮大聖人の法孫である日印尊聖人が鎌倉から各地へ布教をしていてこの地で牛が動かなくなり、また清水が湧きだし、青蓮華が咲いたことから領主の山吉氏の助力を得てこの地に寺を建立し「根本道場」としたのが始まりです。私が行った日は日朗尊聖人の700御遠忌（亡くなられてから700年）を行っていました。日朗尊聖人というのは日蓮の弟子であり、本成寺の開祖日印の師である方になり、山号寺名の長久山本成...
Stock Busters Tsubame

4.0

36 Reviews

Shopping

Tsubame City Distribution Center, Niigata Prefecture 2-16

Created in 2002, Stock Busters is a factory outlet that sells dead stock at prices lower than half suggested retail prices. Every year, roughly 1,000 tourist buses come to this outlet as a famous tourist spot and farmer’s market. The wide selection of kitchen goods, lifestyle items, outlet products, gardening items, etc. is worth a look. Approximately 13 minutes by car from JR Tsubame Station.

新潟に行く予定があったので寄ってみました。他県ナンバーが多い印象でした。農家用の鍬と枝切り鋏をを買いました。鍬は1100円と手頃なお値段でした。プロ使用の調理道具もあり見ているだけでも楽しいです。
Tsubame-Sanjo Regional Industries Promotion Center

Travel / Tourism

Nigata Pref. Sanjoushi Sugoro 1-17

At the Roadside Station Tsubame-Sanjo Regional Industries Promotion Center, the Regional Products Store displays and sells Sanjo cutlery, and the restaurant Messepia features a choice of cutlery and local dishes. Both are popular. At the Regional Products Store, you can buy souvenirs with that special Niigata flavor, such as local sake, koshihikari rice and Echigo sweets, in addition to western kitchenware and knives. Approximately five minutes by car via Sanjo Tsubame Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway.
Aomi Jinja

3.5

2 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Niigata Kamo-shi Kamo 229

創建は726年と古く、桓武天皇の平安京への遷都の際に賀茂別雷神社、賀茂御祖神社の神領となり、加茂大明神と呼ばれるようになったようです。ここで出てくる賀茂別雷神社とは通称の「上賀茂神社」の方が有名なところであり、同じ様に賀茂御祖神社は通称「下鴨神社」のことです。ややこしいのは「賀茂」「加茂」「鴨」が混在していることですが、大元は古代豪族の賀茂氏から来ていると思われます。（諸説あるので定かではあり...
Fureai Park Temari-no-Yu

4.0

1 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Nigata Pref. Tsubameshi Choushin 7550-3

This hot spring recreation center is located in the Roadside Station Kugami with a very reasonable entrance fee. After 5 p.m. the fee drops even further drawing many families to the baths. The entrance fee also includes towel rental making this a great place to come and bathe empty handed. There's a large hall that you can relax in for free and pre-booked bento lunches are available. Located at the foot of Mt. Kugamiyama during the fall season you get a great view of the autumn colors from the outdoor baths. Check out Shuten-doji's spring, a free foot bath which is the perfect place to stop after hiking on Mt. Kugamiyama.

露天風呂もあり、香りをつけたお風呂もあります。お盆やゴールデンウイークなど、混んでいるときは、脱衣室が手狭ですが、それ以外は楽々利用できます。道の駅の脇の道を登って行くとあり、地元の方から、道の駅を訪れた方と、幅広くいます。利用料金も、5時以降になると割り引かれ、スタンプカードで、サービスも受けられ、大変お得に利用できます。
Vision Yoshida

Leisure / Hobbies

Niigata Tsubame-shi Yoshida Honjo 153-1

"A training center next to Tsubame-shi General Gymnasium Yoshida, 15 minutes from Makikata-Higashi Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway. In addition to a 25-meter pool where you can enjoy athletic swimming, it has a lazy river pool, a gym with exercise machines, and an all-weather indoor play area. Their popular Chibikko Dreamland playscape has retractable walls so they can open up in the summer for ""outdoor"" fun. It has an earthen floor and you can go outside by passing through a tunnel and going down a slide. Use of the playscape is free of charge."
Okozu Bunsui Levee

Travel / Tourism

Niigata Tsubame-shi Gosengoku

The Shinano River is a large, class A river which has caused flood disasters since ancient times. This levee was built in order to divert a portion of rising waters to the Sea of Japan, thus preventing catastrophic flood damage on the Echigo Plain. This levee was completed in 1922 on a section of the river closest to the Sea of Japan where it makes a drastic turn to the east. Cherry tree planting began in the area even before the levee was complete, and today it has become known as one of the top cherry blossom viewing destinations in Niigata. When the flowers are in full bloom, the trees are also lit up at night, enabling visitors to enjoy their beautiful blossoms in the evening as well. From October through March, over 1,000 swans also migrate and overwinter here.
Otogo Shrine Thatched Hut

Travel / Tourism

Niigata Tsubame-shi Kugami

The shrine office of a shrine subordinate to Yahiko Shrine. The Soto Buddhist monk Ryokan moved into this thatched hut in 1816 after the Gogoan hut in which he had spent his prime had deteriorated with the years and his aging body made it difficult for him to climb and descend the mountain on which it was located. During the ten years Ryokan spent here, his art and calligraphy reached their highest maturity, and the monk produced many great works. The current hut was rebuilt in 1987. A stone monument, erected in 1858, stands on the grounds and is believed to be the oldest extant such monument inscribed with a poem by Ryokan.
Himesayuri Path

Leisure / Hobbies

Niigata Sanjo-shi Morimachi

Maiden lilies, a flower known as “himesayuri” in the local dialect and a designated near-threatened species on the Ministry of the Environment’s Red List, have grown an masse amidst the hills and fields of the Shitada area since ancient times. Takajo Castle Ruins in Mori-machi is particularly famous for its groups of maiden lilies. A hiking course connects the mountain climbing trailhead in Mori-machi with the Takajo Castle Ruins, and many maiden lilies grow throughout this area. The trail bustles with mountain climbers during the peak blooming period from mid-May to early June. The Takajo Castle Ruins can be reached in about an hour, and visitors appreciate the ease with which one can get here when the mood strikes.
Tagami Town Bairin Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Niigata Minamikanbara-gun Tagamimachi Tagami Ko 184

Tagami town, located about 30 minutes' drive from Sanjo-Tsubame Interchange to the southeast of Niigata city, is famous for ume plums. This park about five minutes' drive from Hanyuda Station is planted with about 2,000 white and red plum, weeping plum trees and so on. The first Sunday every April they hold the Tagami Ume Matsuri, where you can buy treats and plum liqueur made with Tagami'sKoshi no Ume plums. The area has a walking course, about three kilometers around, and many visitors taking about two hours to stroll through the ume trees.

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Niigata Areas

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.