Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1EUR = 186.25JPY
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
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[Gunma Rural Fun Tour] Fukiaware Falls & Harada Farm Fruit Picking & Lavender Flower Sea/Skiing/Ikaho Onsen Day Trip (From Tokyo)
English guided
Free cancellation
€ 47.00
Gunma One-Day Tour: Summer Tambara Lavender Park / Fukiware Falls Autumn Foliage & Luxurious Snow Crab Feast & Harada Farm Fruit Picking & Koedo Kawagoe Old Town (Departing from Shinjuku)
English guided
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€ 49.79
Yuzawa Private Ski Lessons in English, Chinese, and Thai (with round-trip transfer)
Beginner-friendly
English guided
Morning departure
5-7 hrs
Private group
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€ 182.49
Gunma Harada Farm & Tambara Snow Park Full-Day Tour
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English guided
Free cancellation
€ 67.15
Harada Farm Fruit Picking & Fukiware Falls & Tambara Lavender Park/Ikaho Onsen/Tambara Ski Resort Day Trip (From Tokyo)
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English guided
Free cancellation
€ 67.15
Yahiko Park & Niigata Station Full-Day Bus Tour
English guided
Free cancellation
€ 63.75
Echigo-Tsumari Art Tour: Satoyama & Modern Art Experience in Niigata
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€ 214.79
Niigata Full-Day Customizable Private Tour with Seafood
Free cancellation
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€ 12.09
Niigata Private Custom Tour with Local Guide
Private tour
English guided
Private group
Free cancellation
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€ 322.15
Transport in Niigata
JR Whole Japan Rail Pass
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€ 276.55
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JR Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass
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€ 109.49
JPY2,800 off
Niigata car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
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€ 43
€ 47.49
Tokyo - Niigata Night Bus
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€ 32.25
Hotels in Niigata
Hotel Sunroute Niigata
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€ 28.07
Hotel Nikko Niigata
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€ 60.49
Hotel Global View Niigata
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€ 46.14
Niigata Keihin Hotel
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€ 21.56
Hotel Okura Niigata
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€ 37.20
Dormy Inn Niigata
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€ 48.69
Court Hotel Niigata
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€ 25.63
APA Hotel & Resort Niigata Ekimae Odori
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€ 43.75
ART HOTEL Niigata Station
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€ 31.87
Bandai Silver Hotel
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€ 40.32
Country Hotel Niigata
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€ 24.09
ANA Crowne Plaza Niigata by IHG
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Reviews of Niigata activities
LAI ********
2026-06-21 03:18:21
love the convenience with JR pass as it connects all the places of interest via Shinkansen. Juz that it’s getting more and more expensive… news reported it’ll increase price again this October so I better use it now 😂Klook has made purchase easy and convenient. I received the pass in less than 5days via DHL 👍🏻
LeeLei ****
2026-03-17 05:37:05
"Extremely useful pass! It covers the Shinkansen and Nohi Bus, making travel much cheaper and easier than buying tickets trip-by-trip. You can book your entire Shin-Osaka to Hokuriku route at the counter in advance. A major plus is the inclusion of six reserved seat bookings—more than enough for most trips, as I only used four for my entire journey."
Daisy *****************
2026-06-27 05:55:16
I had a great experience with the night bus. Very convenient, spacious and on time. We were able to sleep comfortably throughout the trip.
Wang ********
2026-02-02 08:16:49
The tour leader was great and emphasized the importance of being on time, mentioning that the bus would leave otherwise. This reminder was very helpful, and everyone was on time today, February 2nd. Lunch was delicious. The snow tubing and sledding in the morning were a lot of fun. The weather was great, with light, fine snow falling. We had a lot of fun. The strawberries were delicious, and we ate so many we were stuffed. The tofu skin making experience in the afternoon was fantastic. It was my first time making tofu skin myself, and it was a lot of fun. Today's itinerary was wonderful. We were constantly eating and on our way to eat, haha. It was an excellent trip. The tour leader and guide were Taiwanese, very helpful, and helped me take photos. They were very nice. This trip was great, and I recommend it to anyone who wants to play in the snow.
chan *********
2026-03-27 13:17:55
Many thanks to Mr. Gao Hongmiao for his meticulous and patient care. He made every part of our itinerary today incredibly smooth! ♥️ Although we didn't go to the waterfall, we saw the cherry blossoms in full bloom and caught the tail end of winter. In one day, we experienced the spring of blooming cherry blossoms, enjoyed all-you-can-eat freshly picked strawberries, and saw the pure white snow that only appears in winter. Plus, we were back in Tokyo by 6 PM, with time to shop at the mall. We did so much in one day; it was truly great value for money, and I highly recommend it.
Chan *****
2026-03-02 04:51:06
We arrived 1.5 hours earlier to rent and put on the snow wear. The staff from rental shop would prepare the equipment for you. The quality is good. The instructions were not very clear but there would be a staff from the YUZAWA INTERNATIONAL PRO SNOW SCHOOL to pick you up eventually from the shop so waiting inside the shop is fine. The staff drove us to the Iwappara Ski Resort and met the coach. He introduced the coach from Taiwan to us. The staff and the coach are nice and friendly. We did some warm up and learned how to use the snowboard and the basic skills. We enjoyed the lesson and it was a good experience for beginners.
San *******
2026-05-28 12:37:39
We had an enjoyable day trip exploring the key highlights of the Echigo-Tsumari Art Field. As the various art installations are scattered across the area and not easily accessible, this tour is recommended for those who would like to visit the art field but do not drive. Our guide, Shima-san, was knowledgeable and personable. She not only shared her knowledge about the art installations, she also shared interesting anecdotes about Niigata.
Klook 用戶
2026-06-03 13:48:41
Transportation convenience: Very convenient, just two traffic lights from the station.
Hotel location: City center.
Breakfast: Acceptable.
Cleanliness: The room wasn't cleaned on the second day. Cleaning fees might be higher, but it's fine if you clean it yourself. There's a pool available, but don't expect too much as it's not a standard pool.
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