This year, sakura are expected to bloom around April 1 for a large portion of Niigata prefecture—with northern Niigata and Sado Island following along a few days later around April 6. There are so many wonderful places to enjoy Japan’s quintessential spring flower that it can often be overwhelming for Read more…
Summer in Niigata is awash with hundreds of festivals all over the prefecture. For new JETs these are a great way to experience the very heart of your communities and this amazing prefecture before you have to knuckle down into the teaching role. Below is information on some if the Read more…
TAKATSUBO-YAMA HIKING (Murakami) Elevation: 570.5m Ascent: 90mins Descent: 60mins Start-point: Takatsubo-san parking entrance (map) Parking: Yes KAKUDA-YAMA HIKING (Niigata City, Maki) Elevation: 481.7m Ascent: 90 mins Descent: 60 mins Start-point: Kakuda Lighthouse Trail (map) Parking: Yes YAHIKO-YAMA HIKING (Yahiko) Elevation: 634m Ascent: 90 mins Descent: 50 mins Start-point: Read more…
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