Niigata Prefecture 1 night 2 day sample itinerary
9:00 Yahiko Shrine
This shrine has been worshipped as the Ichinomiya of Echigo since ancient times. The deity worshipped is Ame-no-Kagoyama-no-Mikoto, the great-grandson of Amaterasu Omikami.
It has a history of over 2,000 years since its founding and is also mentioned in the oldest collection of Japanese poems, the Manyoshu.
Yahiko Shrine has a magnificent sacred forest, and the grounds are filled with a sacred atmosphere, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful nature of the four seasons throughout the year. (Tour takes about 1 hour)
| 彌彦神社 | ||
|---|---|---|
| address | ： | 2887-2 Yahiko, Yahiko Village, Nishikanbara District |
| Tel | ： | 0256-94-2001 |
| business hours | ： | All year round |
| access | ： | Approximately 80 minutes by car from Niigata Airport Approximately 70 minutes by car from JR Niigata Station |
Approximately 30 minutes by car
10:00 Tsubame-Sanjo Local Industry Promotion Center Products Hall
The Tsubame-Sanjo area, located almost in the center of Niigata Prefecture, is the top producer of metal Western-style tableware in the country, one of Japan's leading cutlery producers, and a "town of manufacturing" with metal processing as its main industry. The center, which also serves as a roadside station and duty-free shop, exhibits and sells approximately 10,000 items, ranging from traditional craftsmanship to products that utilize modern processing techniques. (Tour takes approximately 1 hour)
| Tsubame-Sanjo Local Industry Promotion Center | ||
|---|---|---|
| address | ： | 1-17 Sugoro, Sanjo City |
| Tel | ： | 0256-32-2311 |
| business hours | ： | 9:30～17:30 |
| holiday | ： | First Wednesday of every month and New Year's holiday (December 29th - January 3rd) |
| access | ： | Approximately 90 minutes by car from Niigata Airport Approximately 80 minutes by car from JR Niigata Station |
Approximately 50 minutes by car
12:30 Cave D'Occhi Winery
A winery located along the coast of Niigata City, offering wine made from grapes grown locally.
There is almost no snow, and the humidity remains high throughout the winter. In summer, after the rainy season, heat accumulates, making this an ideal place for growing grapes. You can enjoy a full day of winery tours, restaurants, hot springs, and accommodations. (Tour takes about 2 hours)
| Cave D'Occhi Winery | ||
|---|---|---|
| address | ： | 1661 Kakutahama, Nishikan Ward, Niigata City |
| Tel | ： | Winery Shop 0256-77-2288 Bakery Cafe & Marche 0256-77-8637 Restaurant 0256-77-2811 Firewood shed 0256-70-2525 |
| business hours | ： | Winery Shop 10:00-17:00 Bakery Cafe & Marche 10:00-17:00 Restaurant 11:30-14:30 (L.O.) 18:00-19:30 (L.O.) Firewood shed 11:00-14:00 |
| holiday | ： | Open daily |
| access | ： | Approximately 60 minutes by car from Niigata Airport Approximately 50 minutes by car from JR Niigata Station |
Approximately 50 minutes by car
15:20 Pier Bandai
It is close to famous Niigata sites such as the Bandai Bridge and Toki Messe, and is a tourist base with a wide selection of Niigata specialties, fresh fish, and souvenirs. There are also plenty of gourmet options, including conveyor belt sushi and seafood bowl restaurants. (Travel time: approx. 50 minutes)
Peer Bandai: http://www.bandai-nigiwai.jp/
| Pier Bandai | ||
|---|---|---|
| address | ： | Niigata City Chuo Ward Bandaijima 2 |
| Tel | ： | 025-249-2560 |
| business hours | ： | 9:00～21:00 |
| holiday | ： | No holidays (varies by store) |
| Fee | ： | Admission is free |
| access | ： | Approximately 15 minutes by car from Niigata Airport Approximately 10 minutes by car from JR Niigata Station |
Stopover spots
Kiyotsu Gorge
The highlight of the trip is the Panorama Station at the very end of the tunnel. The walls of the tunnel are made of stainless steel plates, and the water covering the entire floor reflects the grand canyon, making it one of the most impressive spots in the prefecture, giving you the feeling that you have traveled to another world.
Why not go a little further and check it out?
Address: Koide, Tokamachi City
Tel: 025-763-4800
Business hours: 8:30 - last entry 16:30
Price: Adults 600 yen (550 yen)
Children: 300 yen (250 yen)
*Prices in parentheses are for groups of 20 or more.
The contents published are accurate at the time of publication and are subject to change.
