Virtual Tour of Niigata

<Niigata-A Treasure to be Explored>

How about taking a walk at "Bandai bridge" or seeing "Nagaoka fireworks display"?
(QTmovie tour )

Spring brings a brilliant array of colors to the tulip firleds of Ryokawa

The green fields of Nakanogoya.Mt.Yahiko and Mt.Kakuda can be seen in the distance

Rice which will soon be harvested.The trees to the right were used as hasagi many years ago to dry harvested rice

The exciting spectacle of the Nuttari Hakusan Shrine Festival

The Shinto oracle at this shrine has a long history dating back to the Kamakura Era-about 800 years ago

Harvesting water melons Akatsuka

The moving sight of a sunset over the Sea of Japan

Swans peck at fallen ears of rice in early winter

Going down the Agano River is very popular

The Yoneyama Hukuura coastline is famous for its beautiful scenery

A large number of people go to the Sasagawanagare beach during the season

Skiing is one of the most popular sports.We have many fantastic places to ski

In winter we have heavy snowfall ,especially in the mountainous regions