The best times to visit Niigata are autumn and winter, where you can enjoy the beautiful red foliage scenery, while winter is the best time for skiing.

Which attractions are must-visit?

Must-visit attractions include Chongjin Gorge Valley, Chinshi Cliff, and multiple ski resorts.

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JR EAST PASS: Tohoku Area (E-Ticket) | Japan

JR Tokyo Wide Pass

Summer 25 The Veranda Ishiuchi Maruyama | Dome Tent Reservation

JR East Pass: Nagano-Niigata Area (E-Ticket)

JR East-South Hokkaido Pass

Japan JR Hokuriku Arch Pass (Delivery to Multiple Countries)

Niigata, Japan|Kiyotsukyo Mirror Pond Shuttle Bus Ticket & Kiyotsukyo Valley Entrance Ticket

Naeba Dragon Dora (Yuzawa Town, Minamiuonuma District, Niigata Prefecture, tickets)

Narita Airport (NRT) / Haneda Airport (HND) / Tokyo 23 wards ⇔ Tokyo 23 wards & Surrounding Areas | One-Way Private Charter Transfer (Japan)

Niigata 2-Day Tour | Naeba Dragon Dora & Okutadami Lake Sightseeing Boat & Hakkaisan Ropeway & Tashiro Ropeway & Enjoy the Autumn Leaves from 4 Vehicles Echigo Autumn Leaves Story (Departing from Tokyo)

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Character Design Bootcamp - Learn how to create characters for anime, manga, and games from the pros. Book now (Chuo Ward, Niigata)

2-Day Japan Snow Fun Tour | Karuizawa Snow Fun, Iiyama Snow House Village, Snow Monkey Hot Springs, Karuzukyo Tunnel, All-You-Can-Eat Strawberry Picking, and Shiga Kogen Hot Spring Hotel Accommodation | Depart from Shinjuku

Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture | Quatre-Vingts(フレンチレストラン キャトル・ヴァン)| Seat Reservation Only

Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture | Seafood Benkei no Nakidokoro(弁慶の泣き処)| Seat Reservation Only

Nagano Day Trip | Zenko-ji Temple, Snow Monkey Park, and Sake Culture Experience | Departing from Myoko, Niigata

Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture | Izakaya Yadoroku (Izakaya Yadoroku) | Seat Reservation Only

Sado Gold Mine Historic Site - Sado Gold Mine Course Admission Ticket (Sado City, Niigata Prefecture)

[Student Discount] 25th Summer The Veranda Ishiuchi Maruyama | [Night Terrace] Dome Tent Reservation

25th Summer The Veranda Ishiuchi Maruyama | [Night Terrace] Dome Tent Reservation

Niigata, Japan|ANA Crowne Plaza Niigata Japanese Restaurant KURA|Wagyu Teppanyaki

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Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture | Quatre-Vingts(フレンチレストランキャトル・ヴァン)| Seat Reservation Only