Finding Rural Japan in Niigata Prefecture | 3-Day Trip from Tokyo | japan-guide.com

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In this video, we head for a 3-day trip from Tokyo to Niigata, a prefecture famous for its high quality rice, beautiful coastal and mountainous sceneries, skiing in winter and hot spring bathing around the year.

We first check out Echigo Tsumari, a rural region showcasing contemporary art installations scattered around its fields, forests and villages, before heading to the remote island of Sadogashima, where we explore some of the highlights it has to offer.

- Video Credits -
Host and Narrator: Matt Evans
Videographer: Charles Sabas
Producer: Stefan Schauwecker

[sohambhattacharyya]

Rural Japan is extremely calm and beautiful.. A introvert's paradise ❤️

[れんこん-se]

I live in Niigata city .

I'm glad to you have made such a beautiful video.

[map-reduce]

Wow, adding Sado Island to my list! It's stunning. Thanks for the video. Counting the days until we can be done with this virus and visit again.

[RobbC.]

I think Japan is an addiction. It's said that if you travel a lot then you have a life before Japan, and a life after. Because you just want to keep going back, as there is so much to see. So the 1st trip to Japan was for the Cities, the classics. The 2nd trip, still the cities but more depth to your favourites. The 3rd trip, and beyond... that's when you hit the little known places, the countryside, the stunning mountain views and the paths that very few people walk. The countryside soon becomes your favourite, for me anyway. Great video, thanks.

[mimib]

We are visiting Nigata in April. HERE WE COME from Singapore

[aasl]

Thanks for showing the beauty of Niigata, a place I've been calling my home for more than a year now. Would love to see Echigo Tsumari soon! Other places I'd recommend in Sado would be Senkakuwan Bay and Toki Forest Park. Back in the mainland, a visit to Yahiko in the autumn is one of a kind.

[LimChingLiang]

I only been 3 places in Niigata prefecture. Niigata city, Nagaoka & my favorite ski spot, Yuzawa.

[yukitakano]

I live Tokamachi.
Thank you so much for visiting our area!
I hope many people like Japan with your video.

[wee-senchoo]

This is my first in depth video on Sado Shima I've seen on YouTube. Kudos!

[contessademaku]

Am looking forward to do this... 🥰love japan's food

[paperbagpope]

This was a great video! I really appreciate you showing contemporary art; that's something I almost never see in videos about Japan. I'll definitely save this to help plan a trip in a few years. Please keep showing destinations beyond maid cafes and Pokemon cafes. This content is unique and very useful.

[wardshoshivered]

Really fascinating journey and beautiful explanation and description. Thank you.
I hope to visit there soon…

[whatthenihon]

Simply stunning. As always...after these japan-guide videos I am stricken with wanderlust and ...my stomach is rumbling. Food and travel. Is there anything better? ...maybe that ice cold beer at 6:15. Another place added to my list. Thanks guys. Hope the bamboo curtain lifts soon and I can get over there. Till then...please keep pumping these videos out. So grateful.

[FlexxenRandomPlaces]

Absolute bliss to see a rather uncommon temple like Seisuiji, it looks so atmospheric and little touristy there. Makes me wanna jump off my chair and explore! And the small old village looks so scenic, especially with this bloody wide angled footage! 😍😆 Absolutely love this episode.

[StorKejsaren]

Sounds great, can you give us a guide for how to enter the country now?

[TheLitmas]

Excellent video as always!! We will definitely be trying to visit some of these places once Japan re-opens! Also really enjoyed Matt's voice and commentary! Would love some more videos from him.

[desigusnita]

I have lived in Uchino Niigata for 1 month doing a course there..love Niigata

[gianlucadelgadopires]

A perfect three days itinerary throughout a charming prefecture. I am looking forward to visiting in the future this beautiful country. For now, thanks so much for this splendid virtual trip.

[arstam]

Japan is an amazing country, i love this country

[fishingadventuresinjapan]

Awesome video! I’d love to try Taraibune, Japan have so many different beautiful places, outside the big cities is where the real peace can be found.