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Hokushinetsu Area
Explore the Hokushinetsu region, where Niigata and Nagano offer a blend of culture, nature, and tradition. In Niigata, Japan’s “rice basket,” enjoy scenic rice paddies, taste fresh senbei, and sample over 90 types of sake at the Echigo Sake Museum. Discover historical sites like Takada Castle ruins and the Sado Gold Mine, or relax in the area’s soothing onsen.
In Nagano, soak in Jigokudani’s hot springs with wild monkeys, visit ancient sites like Zenkō-ji Temple and Togakushi Shrine, and explore charming towns like Obuse, home to Hokusai’s art. Families can enjoy ninja-themed attractions like the Togakure Ninpo Museum. From hot springs to heritage, Hokushinetsu promises a rich and relaxing getaway.
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Top things to do in Hokushinetsu Area
Kenrokuen Garden Admission Ticket
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Day Tour from Nagano
Shirakawa-go & Gokayama or Hida Takayama Bus Tour (From Kanazawa)
Nagano Jigokudani Monkey Park, Togakushi Shrine, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Culture Experience Day Tour (Departing from Nagano)
Shirakawago and Kanazawa Day Tour and optional bullet train
One-day tour to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route from Kanazawa
Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort Lift Ticket with Gear Rental
Departing from Nagano & Matsumoto: Japanese Alps and Kamikochi Scenic Day Tour
Hakuba Iwatake Lift Ticket with Ski/Snowboard Rental
Departure from Nagano / Matsumoto: Kamikochi Secret Spot & Japanese Alps Adventure & Lake Suwa & Suwa Taisha Shrine Day Tour
Have Fun in Fukui Pass
Northern Alps Scenic View - Kamikochi Day Trip: Kappa Bridge, Taisho Pond, Azusa River Light Hike (Round trip from Nagoya)
Transport in Hokushinetsu Area
JR Thunderbird train ticket (Osaka/Kyoto to Kanazawa)
JR Whole Japan Rail Pass
Kurobe Gorge Railway Pass
JR Hokuriku Arch Pass
JR Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass