Activities Spring Snow Festival at Yuzawa Kogen 2026 Late Apr - Early May Niigata Prefecture is known for receiving significant amounts of winter snowfall, so much so that it's still visible in some..
Activities Uonuma Moss Phlox Festival 2026 May 2nd - May 17th The annual Uonuma Moss Phlox Festival takes place at Uonuma's Negoya Flower, Greenery, and Snow Village, and showcases around..
Culture Nagaoka Flower Fair 2026 May 23rd - May 24th Running for over 30 years now, the Nagaoka Flower Fair presents the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of seasonal springtime color...
Activities Kamo Koinobori Festival 2026 Apr 24th - May 26th In Niigata, one place you can see koinobori streamers is at the Kamo Koinobori Festival. The event has been running since 1989,..
Activities Springtime Niigata Garden Route in Kimono 2026 May 1st - May 31st For those seeking a truly immersive cultural experience, spring in Niigata Prefecture offers something quietly extraordinary. ..
Culture Shirone Kite Battle 2026 Jun 4th - Jun 8th The Shirone Kite Festival is an annual event dating back to the mid 1800's. A kite was crashed by residents of Shirone into..
Festivals Giant Kite Battle of Mitsuke Imamachi & Nagaoka Nak... Jun 6th - Jun 8th The Giant Kite Battle of Mitsuke Imamachi and Nagaoka Nakanoshima has an impressive history of over 360 years.
Activities The Minamiuonuma Gourmet Marathon 2026 Sunday - Jun 14th The Minamiuonuma Gourmet Marathon has a picturesque running route, and delicious local eats and drinks at the finish line to enjoy...