Nature Spots in Nagaoka Area
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- Niigata
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- Cape Koibito
- Travel / Tourism
- Nigata Pref. Kashiwazakishi Oumigawa 133-1 Yoneyama Fukuura Hakkei prefectural natural park
- Cape Koibito is the fisher’s cape of the Sea of Japan, and it features tremendous views of the entire Fuku-ura Coast, even some of the best in Sado-Yahiko-Yoneyama Quasi National Park. You can see all the way to Sado on a clear day, and the evening sun is beautiful. It is also famous as a spot for fulfilling love, so many couples come here to wish for continued happiness. a minute by car via Yoneyama Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway.
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- Mt. Yahiko
- Travel / Tourism
- Yahiko village Nishikanbara gun Niigata ken
- This is the highest peak of the Yahiko Mountain Range which sits on the Echigo Basin alongside the Sea of Japan. It stands 634 meters above sea level, the same height as the Tokyo Sky Tree, and the silhouette of its peak is one of its key features. In the afterwards of Fukada Kyuya's book 100 Famous Japanese Mountains he states that while the height of the mountain might be lacking it has to be included. The ropeway on the Mt. Yahiko Skyline is both great ways to access the summit. The mountain is used for excursions by the local elementary and middle schools and is recommended for beginner mountain climbers. From the summit you have a great view of everything from the Sea of Japan to the Echigo Basin and the site of the sunset over Sadogashima Island is highly regarded.
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- Kujiranami and Omigawa Beaches
- Travel / Tourism
- Nigata Pref. Kashiwazakishi Kujiranami Qinghai River
- Just a one-minute walk from JR Kujiranami Station, these beaches represent Niigata in the list of Japan's top 100 beaches. With their easy access from JR Kujiranami Station they draw numerous visitors from all over the country. The road from the station to the beach is lined with shops and during beach season is packed with people. And with the lifeguards on duty coming from the Air-sea rescue team you can bring your children for a dip in the sea without worry. The shore is a reef area scattered with rocks making the beach from Kujiranami to the mouth of the Oumi River a picturesque view, and the beach is known as a wonderful spot to view the setting sun.
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- Kamogahana Observation Deck (Koibito Misaki)
- Travel / Tourism
- Niigata Kashiwazaki-shi Omigawa 133-1
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- Yoneyama Fukuura Hakkei
- Travel / Tourism
- Niigata Kashiwazaki-shi Yoneyamacho Hoka
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- Mt.Yamamoto (Prefectural Nature Park)
- Travel / Tourism
- Niigata Ojiya-shi Yama Motoyama
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- Nihonkai Fisherman 's Cape koibitomisaki
- Travel / Tourism
- Nigata Pref. Kashiwazakishi Oumigawa 133-1
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- Ohira Tsutsumi
- Travel / Tourism
- Niigata Mitsuke-shi Uchimachi
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- Koridononoike
- Travel / Tourism
- Nigata Pref. Odiyashi Higashiyoshidani
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- Do In Ike
- Travel / Tourism
- Niigata Nagaoka-shi Tochibori
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- Mt.Kurohime
- Travel / Tourism
- Niigata Kashiwazaki-shi
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- Mt.Kabutohaba
- Travel / Tourism
- Niigata Kashiwazaki-shi
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- Mt.Otoko
- Travel / Tourism
- Niigata Kashiwazaki-shi
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- Nakayama Pass
- Travel / Tourism
- Niigata Kashiwazaki-shi
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- Mt.Tenno
- Travel / Tourism
- Niigata Kashiwazaki-shi
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- Shiroyama
- Travel / Tourism
- Kashiwazaki, Niigata
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- Osawa Pass
- Travel / Tourism
- Niigata Nagaoka-shi
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- Mt.Sakurazunne
- Travel / Tourism
- Niigata Ojiya-shi
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- Mt.Takaba
- Travel / Tourism
- Niigata Ojiya-shi
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- Nakano Take
- Travel / Tourism
- Niigata Kashiwazaki-shi
Niigata Areas
Found along the northwestern coast of Japan, Niigata prefecture is celebrated for its high-quality rice and breathtaking nature, most notably its spectacular mountains, whose white peaks draw in snow sports lovers from far and wide over the winter months. Hit the slopes at Yuzawa, pick out your favourite modern artist at Echigo Tsumari, or take a ferry over to Sado Island for an extra adventure.
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