Niigata Prefecture
Sleek, modern architecture meets industrial chic at Urashima, housed in a former fishmongers redesigned by two prominent Japanese architects. The result…
Must-see hotels in Niigata Prefecture
Niigata Prefecture
This sumptuous ryokan perfects the aesthetic of an old-time travellers' inn with dim lighting and dark wood, while maintaining modern conveniences. Rooms…
Niigata Prefecture
If you make it this far, you'll need to find somewhere worthwhile to rest your weary head. Luckily this 150-year-old former farmhouse has been relocated…
Niigata Prefecture
Starting on the 23rd floor of the tallest building in the prefecture, the Nikkō looms over the mouth of Shinano-gawa and the Sado-ga-shima ferry terminal…
Niigata Prefecture
Over 4000 books, including 1000 English-language titles, line the walls of this quirky hostel a five-minute walk from the train station. Guests sleep in…
Niigata Prefecture
The full onsen hotel experience is accessible at Futaba, which also provides a free shuttle service to Gala Yuzawa. The common areas are a little…
Niigata Prefecture
On the central plains outside Ryōtsu is this isolated minshuku where you can ride horses and receive salt therapy in a roasting sauna. The tatami-lined…
Niigata Prefecture
From the outside this small guesthouse wouldn't be out of place in the English countryside, though it has Japanese hospitality at its heart. Accommodation…
Niigata Prefecture
This family- and foreigner-friendly resort has its own backyard ski park that is particularly suited to beginners and small children. Rooms are Western…
Niigata Prefecture
Oosado is still hanging in there, literally, on a clifftop overlooking the Sea of Japan. Its best years might be behind it, like Aikawa itself, but it's…
Niigata Prefecture
This welcoming ryokan in quiet Mano suits solo travellers. Rooms and common areas are full of handicrafts from across the island, and evening dishes…
Niigata Prefecture
Tucked away in a tiny fishing hamlet, this cosy hostel will appeal to those looking for the quiet life. It's in a traditional Sado house, complete with…
Niigata Prefecture
All of the ski action in Naeba centres on this monolithic resort at the base of the mountain. On offer are a wide range of Western-style rooms and suites…
Niigata Prefecture
Fishing, hiking and hanging out by the windswept sea are the activities of choice at this established hostel, which immerses guests in Japanese village…
Niigata Prefecture
Right across the road from a tempting stretch of sand and only 6km from Ogi, this attractive campground reaches peak popularity during Earth Celebration,…
Niigata Prefecture
The Prince Hotel runs this mountain hut on Kagura. Sleeping elbow-to-elbow on futons in a communal room, you'll make friends and cut first tracks in the…
Niigata Prefecture
This ostentatious four-star hotel in the heart of the entertainment district has a cracking Italian restaurant and Japanese whisky bar, and piles of fake…
Niigata Prefecture
Located halfway between Sawata and Mano, Yahatakan is a professional operation popular with larger groups and business folk, but it also suits independent…
Niigata Prefecture
A 10-minute walk from the station and easy access to the river make the Crowne Plaza a convenient choice for affordable luxury. The Japanese suites are…
Niigata Prefecture
This is a fairly typical midrange onsen hotel, with both indoor and outdoor baths available for a post-ski soak. A free shuttle bus is available from…
