Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1EUR = 184.03JPY
Official languages
Japanese
Best time to visit
MAR - MAY
Cherry blossoms and mild weather enhance coastal town visits.
Recommended trip duration
2 days
Top things to do in Niigata
Yuzawa English/Chinese/Thai Ski & Snowboard Lesson
Beginner-friendly
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Morning departure
5-7 hrs
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€ 152.15
Echigo Yuzawa Ski/Snowboard Lesson with Accommodation
7+ hrs
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€ 59.79
Sky Lantern Launch Experience in Niigata with Hot Spring Tickets
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€ 16.30
One-day tour of Harada Farm in Gunma Prefecture and Tambara Ski Park
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€ 67.95
Echigo-Tsumari Art Tour: Satoyama & Modern Art Experience in Niigata
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€ 217.35
Transport in Niigata
JR Whole Japan Rail Pass
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€ 271.69
JR East Nagano / Niigata Area Pass
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€ 146.45
JR Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass
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€ 107.59
Niigata car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
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€ 40
Tokyo - Niigata Night Bus
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€ 32.60
Hotels in Niigata
Hotel Nikko Niigata
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€ 54.68
ART HOTEL Niigata Station
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€ 26.91
Hotel Global View Niigata
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€ 39.94
Hotel Sunroute Niigata
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€ 29.26
Court Hotel Niigata
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€ 29.24
Dormy Inn Niigata
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€ 55.82
APA Hotel & Resort Niigata Ekimae Odori
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€ 44.19
Niigata Keihin Hotel
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€ 26.73
APA Hotel Niigata Furumachi
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€ 43.18
Niigata Daiichi Hotel
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€ 42.68
APA Hotel Niigata
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€ 50.64
Reviews of Niigata activities
Jenny *********
2025-12-03 11:18:40
Easy booking through Klook. Super easy redemption at the airport. Seat reservation: No problem at the machine. But not always necessary, sometimes we just rode in the unreserved car. Staff always very friendly. We used it in Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and Hiroshima. Everything worked out great.
Julia ***************
2026-02-14 09:06:30
Upon arrival at Narita airport we already claimed the pass and booked our Narita express rides and Shinkansen seat reservations for Nagano, Iiyama, Karuizawa. Big savings especially if your based in Tokyo.
Ung ******
2025-12-24 16:07:47
The exchange order was delivered on time within 4 days to me. Delivery from Taiwan to Malaysia by DHL. Such a fast service. I used the exchange order to exchange for the ticket at JR office at Kansai Airport. Very convenient and super worth it as it helped me to save.
CHEN ******
2025-12-31 00:27:59
We have very good Skiing instructor, Harima san. He is very professional, patient, helpful and cheerful. He help us to get all rental equipment and clothing. We leran a lot from him and we enjoyed the lesson.
Klook User
2026-02-16 12:27:13
Snowboard lesson: My instructor Inue-san (I hope I got his name right) was really nice, really great English communicator, he was really good at identifying what I was doing wrong and correct them, he really know his stuff! I was able to learn everything I need to enjoy snowboarding by my own in just under 2 hours, thanks to his guidance.
Accomodation: It really gives you a traditional Japanese style kind of experience. Nothing super fancy, I'd say you can imagine you're living a life of a simple japanese countryman. The staffs are really nice. The only downside is that after 8pm there is literally nothing around the area, the nearest convenient store is 10-15mins walk away, inside a hotel.
Overall: I think it's quite a value for money option. You get free equipment rental as well excluding winter wear.
Fong ********
2025-12-18 14:08:15
Today's itinerary was packed, but instead of going to the waterfall, we went to Kawagoe Ichiban-gai. There wasn't quite enough time to explore, only 80 minutes. We first went to Hikawa Shrine, and then went to Kawagoe Ichiban-gai, leaving us with only 30 minutes, so it was a bit rushed and we could only quickly buy some souvenirs. After that, we went strawberry picking, which was quite satisfying, achieving strawberry freedom! Finally, we went to the hot spring town to soak in the hot springs, and all the day's fatigue disappeared~ Many thanks to today's driver, Gao Hongmiao, for his great service, friendliness, and talkativeness. I hope to see you again next time.
Roberto *************
2026-01-01 08:00:11
Trip was enjoyable. There were some changes in the schedule as some places are closed and some are packed with other visitors but our tour guide replaced the itenerary with other enjoyable activities. in the end we still got our money’s worth.
un *****
2025-12-22 00:41:19
The only downside is that going to Ichiban-gai in the morning was really too early, the shops only open at 10:00, and we had to leave at 10:20. The driver was very nice and sent the location via WhatsApp, he came to pick us up, so we didn't have to walk back. Overall, very satisfied, the driver was very nice, and the kids had fun.
Shum *******
2025-09-06 09:53:07
Transportation Convenience: The hotel is quite far from the city center. Although there's a bus service to the hotel, it's still a ten-plus minute walk to the Bandai business district. There are no convenience stores nearby, so it's less convenient if you're not driving. Also, the hotel doesn't offer a shuttle bus service.
Cleanliness: The hotel is clean and comfortable with a pleasant environment. Despite the distance, it feels worthwhile.
Hotel Location: The hotel is close to the Sado Kisen Ferry Terminal, which is very convenient if you plan to take a ferry to Sado Island. The hotel is also near the Bandai Fish Market.
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