Japan's most underrated destination - Niigata

Avoid the crowds of Tokyo and Kyoto and consider visiting Niigata prefecture for next spring 🌸

Although we were a little late for the cherry blossoms this year (we saw some though!), Niigata is packed with everything Japan has to offer: the best food, culture, history, events, and more. All within a quick ride on the bullet train from Tokyo!

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0:00 Intro
0:44 Snow room
4:00 Tickets and Knives
6:27 A magical Oiran parade
8:55 Fermented food for lunch
10:07 The small town of Settaya
13:05 Off to Niigata port!
14:47 A ride on the jetfoil

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[miwa-kyoto]

Have you ever heard of Niigata?
Not sure why most people haven't heard of this destination, but we have a feeling it is just a matter of time. After all, they have everything you need (food, culture, history, events etc.) and is located just 2 hours away from Tokyo on the bullet train 🚄 That is closer than from Tokyo to Kyoto!
In the next video (coming soon), we visit the mysterious Sado Island 🌿

[aibo_dorji_pig_ubu]

自分の地元がこんなに素敵に紹介されていて感動しました🥺

是非また機会があればいらして下さいね😁

[conshox]

we will be there at the beginning of April 2025 because it will be a port on our tour around Japan. This video gives us an idea of ​​what to expect. Thank you

[jamimartin]

We love Niigata but want to see more. We have plans to visit Sado Island. Thank you for this video 💗💗💗