Location List

A hot spring bathing facility set in a quiet area surrounded by abundant nature. The complex includes accommodations with hot springs, a restaurant, rest areas, and ample parking. One of its de...

This inn features a lobby and large communal bath where guests can take in sweeping views of the sunset sinking into the Sea of Japan while listening to the sound of the waves. With the shorelin...

This historic shopping street retains a rich collection of traditional machiya townhouses—former homes and workplaces of merchants and artisans—and is recognised for having one of the highest prese...

The main house, built in the mid‑Edo period (around 1700–1800), and the detached reception hall—a modern Japanese-style structure designed during the Taisho era (1912–1926) by Tatsuzo Sone and Seii...

This 200-year-old traditional farmhouse sits in the satoyama countryside of Teradomari. Surrounded by fields and forested hills, it offers a rich natural setting where the beauty of each season can...

Originally constructed in 1912 by industrialist Kihachiro Okura, a native of Shibata, as part of his Mukojima riverside villa in Tokyo, this elegant building was relocated and opened to the public ...

Set across approximately 12 hectares at the base of the Iide Mountain Range, this expansive auto campground offers an immersive outdoor retreat surrounded by lush greenery. Visitors can enjoy the s...

This is the remains of a mine located deep in the mountains. Ruins of an office building made from karami bricks—slag bricks that evoke a scene reminiscent of an anime setting—still remain on th...

Hyoko Lake, designated a National Natural Monument as a wintering site for swans, is an irrigation reservoir originally created during the Edo period (1603–1867). The site gained national attent...

Located within the Sado-Yahiko-Yoneyama Quasi-National Park, this mountain is rich in biodiversity and is said to host most of the plant species found within the prefecture. Seven hiking routes are...

Within the approximately 4,000-square-meter grounds grow many plants, including mountain cherry trees 150–200 years old, maples, and azaleas. The garden was created in the Meiji period (1868–1912) ...

The park offers a wide range of attractions. Highlights include a squirrel garden inhabited by chipmunks, a large 144-meter roller slide, the Yukitsubaki Garden featuring 1,300 snow camellias, and ...

Happodai is the summit of the Higashiyama Mountain Range, which stretches east of Nagaoka City and is flanked by mountains on both sides. Blessed with beautiful scenery in every season, it is a pla...

The Shinano River, which flows through the center of Nagaoka, divides the city into eastern and western districts. The first bridge built across the river was Chosei Bridge, completed in 1876. T...

Just a 15-minute drive from central Nagaoka, this ski resort combines convenient access with the rich natural scenery of the Higashiyama Mountain Range. Catering to skiers and snowboarders of all s...

This stretch of coastline runs for roughly 50 kilometers, from Senkaku Bay to Hajikizaki. Shaped by the powerful winter waves of the Sea of Japan, its rugged cliffs and scattered offshore islets fo...

Surrounded by the idyllic rural landscapes of Myoko, this restored traditional house serves as both an accommodation and a community exchange space. The property is also available for exclusive ren...

Located at an elevation of 700 meters on the slopes of Mount Amamizuyama, Daigonji Plateau is filled with lush greenery featuring beech forests, grasslands, and ponds, where the sounds of wild bird...

Located at the northern edge of the Aikawa Town city area along the Shimoaikawa coastline, this rocky reef is known as Chijojiki due to its flat, expansive shape and has been recognized as a scenic...

Koyai Pond is situated just before the summit of Hiuchi Mountain. In summer, the Hakusankozakura (an alpine flower) captivates climbers, while in autumn, vibrant foliage draws hikers. Nearby, the K...

This trekking trail is located in the Daisado Mountain Range. Despite its relatively low elevation, it is home to a diverse array of alpine plants, including species that typically bloom at over 2,...

This area features a breathtaking gorge that stretches for 6 kilometers. The Isazawa River, originating from the northern side of Mount Makihatayama—one of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains—has sculpted...

This stunning gorge follows the Saguri River upstream, where the Shimotsugawa River and Kuromatazawa River converge at Jujikyo, above the Saguri River Dam. A walking path runs along the gorge, and ...

This farmhouse, registered as a National Important Cultural Property, is distinguished by its traditional middle-gate construction. The restored thatched roof is in excellent condition, preserving ...