10 TOP Things to Do in Niigata Prefecture (2026 Activity Guide)

Mount Naeba (left) and Kaguragamine (right) seen from the East. Shot at Kagura Ski Resort.

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What to do in Niigata Prefecture

Popular places to visit

Naeba Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Yuzawa with a visit to Naeba Ski Resort. Amble around the area's parks or visit its spas.

Kagura Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Yuzawa with a visit to Kagura Ski Resort. Discover the area's hot springs and mountain views.

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Madarao Kogen Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Madarao Mountain Resort with a visit to Madarao Kogen Ski Resort. Discover the hot springs and mountain views in this relaxing area.

スキー場のゴンドラ・ロープウェイ（Ski resort gondola lift）

Maiko Snow Resort

Hit the slopes in Minamiuonuma with a visit to Maiko Snow Resort. Make time to visit the temples and spas while you're in the area.

Ishiuchi Maruyama, Niigata, Japan, ski resort, Jan 2023

Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Minamiuonuma with a visit to Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort. Take in the festivals and mountain views in the area.

One of my favourite spots to ski in Japan. Close to Nagano with good public transport connections. Put it on your bucket list, I’ve ticked it off mine.

Akakura Onsen Ski Area

Hit the slopes in Myoko with a visit to Akakura Onsen Ski Area. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Iwappara Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Yuzawa with a visit to Iwappara Ski Resort. Discover the area's hot springs and temples.

Yuzawa Nakazato Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Yuzawa with a visit to Yuzawa Nakazato Ski Resort. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.

Toki Messe

Learn about the events happening at Toki Messe during your trip to Niigata. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's hot springs.

Areas of Niigata Prefecture

Single chair lifts in a ski resort and snowy peaks in a distant on a sunny day

Madarao Mountain Resort

You'll enjoy the museums and ski areas in Madarao Mountain Resort. You might want to make time for a stop at Madarao Kogen Ski Resort or Tangram Ski Circus.

Chuo Ward

If you're spending some time in Chuo Ward, Toyanogata Park and Denka Big Swan Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Muikamachi

While Muikamachi might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Joetsu International Ski Area and Muikamachi Onsen.

Maiko

While there might not be top attractions in Maiko, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Maiko Snow Resort and Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort.

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Konan Ward

Though Konan Ward might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hard Off Eco Stadium Niigata and Denka Big Swan Stadium.