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Joetsu Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 2026

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Sharing a Plan to Rediscover Niigata, a Charming Small City.

Sharing a Plan to Rediscover Niigata, a Charming Small City.

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Niigata Prefectural Ogata Water and Forest Park is a vast prefectural natural park surrounded by two large ponds (Unoike and Asahi Pond) in Ogata Ward, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture.

It consists of 7 zones that take advantage of nature, and you can enjoy a wide range of things from children's playgrounds to adults' walks.
Main attractions and facilities
Very popular "Holiday Square Zone": There is a large lawn square with a fountain, and it is an area where small children can enjoy water play and picnics to their heart's content. Fountains are usually open from late April to late October (10:00-16:30).

Niigata Prefectural Ogata Water and Forest Park is a vast prefectural natural park surrounded by two large ponds (Unoike and Asahi Pond) in Ogata Ward, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture. It consists of 7 zones that take advantage of nature, and you can enjoy a wide range of things from children's playgrounds to adults' walks. Main attractions and facilities Very popular "Holiday Square Zone": There is a large lawn square with a fountain, and it is an area where small children can enjoy water play and picnics to their heart's content. Fountains are usually open from late April to late October (10:00-16:30).

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Kasugayama Castle Ruins.

Kasugayama Castle Ruins.

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Limited Time April-May | Niigata Echigo Secret Travel Photography Route: Cherry Blossoms, Snow-Capped Mountains, & Hot Springs All in One!.

Limited Time April-May | Niigata Echigo Secret Travel Photography Route: Cherry Blossoms, Snow-Capped Mountains, & Hot Springs All in One!.

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Japanese Historical Samurai Festivals

Japanese Historical Samurai Festivals

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A village you won't want to leave once you enter: Kurokawa Onsen

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A village you won't want to leave once you enter: Kurokawa Onsen

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Niigata - Hita Historic Site - Kamafuta Site (near Joetsu Myoko Station)

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Niigata - Hita Historic Site - Kamafuta Site (near Joetsu Myoko Station)

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Molly Fantasy Fun✨ | Sharing a Plan to Rediscover Niigata, a Charming Small City. | Kasugayama Castle Ruins. | Limited Time April-May | Niigata Echigo Secret Travel Photography Route: Cherry Blossoms, Snow-Capped Mountains, & Hot Springs All in One!. | A village you won't want to leave once you enter: Kurokawa Onsen | ･:*+.Niigata trip.:+ | A detour the day after the Nagaoka fireworks! The healing Umigatari Aquarium ❤️ | Joetsu City Ryoma-ken | The best lotus in the East | Niigata - Hita Historic Site - Kamafuta Site (near Joetsu Myoko Station) | Japanese Railway Station - Joetsu Myoko Station (Bronze Statue of Kenshin Uesugi) | Joetsu City Aquarium Museum (very beautiful colors) | A place to talk to the sea. A quiet and moving experience through sea stories. | A historic garden colored by the seasons. Enjoy a quiet moment at Takada Castle Park🌸 | From Niigata to Sado Island! | Illuminated Blossoms in a Historic Setting | [Niigata] You're missing out if you don't go! One of the three best night cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan ✨ A fantastical world where night cherry blossoms float on the water 🌸 | You can't miss this! It's unbelievable that this place is free. | 【Penguin Walk at Joetsu Aquarium】 | Takada Castle in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture | [Niigata Castle Tour] | Kasugayama Castle | Unveiling the History of Takada Castle | [Joetsu City] An aquarium with a spectacular ocean view🐬 | [Joetsu City] A cafe where you can enjoy the sunset while looking out at the sea☕ | [Niigata/Joetsu] A stylish one-plate lunch with seasonal flavors🍽️🩷 | Takada Castle Ruins Park Cherry Blossoms. | Niigata's Takada Castle Park Cherry Blossoms

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