Top 10 Tours in Niigata Prefecture

Destination: Nagano.
We’ll begin with a visit to the famous Snow Monkey Park, where you can watch wild Japanese macaques enjoying a soak in the hot springs—set in the peaceful mountains of Nagano. After the walk, we’ll head over to the nearby Shibu Onsen area, a beautiful historic hot spring town. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant here, featuring freshly made soba noodles and other regional specialties. After lunch, you’ll have time to unwind in one of Shibu Onsen’s public baths. The mineral-rich waters are said to have healing properties and offer the perfect way to relax. And for a bit of extra fun, there’s the chance to collect stamps from different hot springs using a special towel—a local tradition that adds a playful touch to your visit. Whether you're here to relax, explore, or enjoy good food and drink, this tour offers a great mix of what makes Nagano special. Optional free pick-up support available upon request. Our tours start from April 15, 2025.Join us for an amazing experience
Known For: Nagano Half-day Tours, Nagano New Product, Nagano Excellent Quality, Nagano Bus Tours, Nagano 4WD Tours, Nagano Top Product, Nagano Private and Luxury, Nagano Full-day Tours, Nagano Small Group, Nagano Car Tours.

Destination: Niigata Prefecture.
Experienced, international instructors who have spent many years perfecting their teaching and who love to share their passion for snow sports. Amazing mountain views. Fun in the snow of the Japanese mountains - fresh air and great views.
Known For: Niigata Prefecture Top Product, Niigata Prefecture Skiing, Niigata Prefecture Winter Sports.
Duration: Around 7 hours.

Destination: Niigata Prefecture.
Discover a Hidden Sake Lab and Create Your Own Signature Blend Step into a hidden corner of a sake brewery for a rare, behind-the-scenes experience. You’ll explore the post-fermentation blending process, a special part of sake making rarely experienced, even by locals. Hosted by a WSET Level 3–certified brewery guide, you’ll craft your own personalized sake blend. Finish your bottle by painting a kanji character on the label that reflects your blend’s personality. Take home a one-of-a-kind bottle created by you. Creative, immersive, and unforgettable.
Known For: Niigata Prefecture Sake Tasting, Niigata Prefecture New Product, Niigata Prefecture Food & Drink.
Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Niigata Prefecture.
The departure location is selectable from Nozawa Onsen, Myoko Kogen and Madarao Kogen. Starting with a visit to the famous Snow Monkey Park. Get up close and watch as the Snow Monkeys relax in the naturally occurring hot springs of Jigokudani. Thanks to the tour's early morning start you will see the Monkeys as exclusively as it gets! Following this, we will commute to Shibu Onsen town. The first place to stop is Tamamura Honten, a sake & beer brewery established in 1805 attached to a traditional art gallery. After that, our guide will offer you insight into the historic Onsen village. This village was once frequented by Samurai, poets, and travellers alike. Good fortune is said to come to those who bathe in each of the Onsen in town. This section is a walking tour, but if you would prefer to relax in an Onsen, you may do so for just ¥800! Finally, during the green season, we visit Kokugonji, a serene and beautifully maintained temple nestled in rural Nakano and founded in 825.
Known For: Niigata Prefecture Private Sightseeing Tours, Niigata Prefecture Nature Walks, Niigata Prefecture Private and Luxury, Niigata Prefecture Full-day Tours, Niigata Prefecture Walking Tours, Niigata Prefecture Half-day Tours, Niigata Prefecture New Product, Niigata Prefecture Bus Tours, Niigata Prefecture Top Product.
Duration: Around 4 hours and a half.

Destination: Niigata Prefecture.
At the blacksmithing shop with a 150-year history, you can craft your own frying pan out of a piece of iron plate. The entire process, from forging to installing a handle, is completed by your own hands with great care. Furthermore, BBQ with a freshly made frying pan is exceptional. It’ll be fun to use one-of-a-kind frying pan that fits in your hands the more you use it and you can use for your lifetime. Tour guides will take you on a bicycle tour through the streets of Tsubame-Sanjo, showing you local spots where you can meet locals.
Known For: Niigata Prefecture Day Trips, Niigata Prefecture Cultural Tours, Niigata Prefecture Mountain Bike Tours, Niigata Prefecture Private Sightseeing Tours, Niigata Prefecture E-Bike Tours, Niigata Prefecture New Product, Niigata Prefecture Private and Luxury, Niigata Prefecture Historical Tours, Niigata Prefecture Full-day Tours, Niigata Prefecture Art Tours.
Duration: Around 7 hours and a half.

Destination: Niigata Prefecture.
Experience the best of Nagano with this immersive tour starting from Myoko Kogen and Madarao Kogen. Begin your journey with a visit to the renowned Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, home to Japan’s famous hot spring-bathing monkeys. Afterward, savor a delicious winter lunch before heading to the historic Zenkoji Temple, one of the country's most significant Buddhist sites. Led by a knowledgeable English-speaking guide, the tour concludes with a sake tasting, offering a perfect blend of culture, nature, and local flavors.
Known For: Niigata Prefecture Private and Luxury, Niigata Prefecture Bus Tours, Niigata Prefecture Nature and Wildlife Tours, Niigata Prefecture Historical Tours, Niigata Prefecture Day Trips, Niigata Prefecture New Product, Niigata Prefecture Top Product, Niigata Prefecture Full-day Tours.

Destination: Niigata Prefecture.
Niigata is one of the leading centers of food culture in Japan.​ While walking through charming avenues, you can feel the atmosphere of old port town and taste many delicious Japanese dishes. Emersed yourself in history as you walk through the Furumachi district of Niigata, which renowned as much as Gion in Kyoto and Shinbashi in Tokyo for it’s Geisha. ​ You can not only enjoy the delicious Japanese food, but also interact with locals! Meeting Niigata residents is an experience you are unlikely to quickly forget. ​ As you stroll through the streets, go into any restaurant that strikes your fancy! Your local guide will make restaurant recommendations and help you order in traditional Japanese restaurants.​ ・You can enjoy wonderful food and local sake of Niigata.（Beer, wine, and alcoholic/Non-alcoholic beverage are also available.）​ ・As you move between Japanese pubs, experience the charming Niigata streets. ​ ・If you are lucky, you may event pass a Geisha!
Known For: Niigata Prefecture Cultural Tours, Niigata Prefecture Half-day Tours, Niigata Prefecture Spring Break, Niigata Prefecture Walking Tours, Niigata Prefecture Sake Tasting, Niigata Prefecture Food & Drink, Niigata Prefecture Small Group.
Duration: Around 3 hours and a half.

Destination: Niigata Prefecture.
Experienced, international instructors who have spent many years perfecting their teaching and who love to share their passion for snow sports. Amazing mountain views. Fun in the snow of the Japanese mountains - fresh air and great views.
Known For: Niigata Prefecture Winter Sports, Niigata Prefecture Sports Lessons .
Duration: Around 7 hours.

Destination: Niigata Prefecture.
Freshly prepared Japanese food is waiting for you. Enjoy the rich flavors of Japanese sake while tasting the harmony of Japanese cuisine and rice wine. Learn about the process of making sake and the connection between sake and Japanese people. The fragrance of sake is classified into four categories, each of which will be carefully explained. Learn about which dishes pair well with which kinds of sake. We will also teach you how to order (in Japanese) at a Japanese style pub. Make no mistake. You too will surely be called a connoisseur.
Known For: Niigata Prefecture Sake Tasting, Niigata Prefecture Food & Drink, Niigata Prefecture Restaurants, Niigata Prefecture Cooking Classes, Niigata Prefecture Dining Experiences.
Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.

Destination: Niigata Prefecture.
Escape the city and discover the peaceful beauty of Yuzawa on a half-day guided E-Bike tour to Lake Daigenta, just 70 minutes from Tokyo by train. Ride through quiet villages, rice fields, and shady forests with the ease of electric assist. Take in stunning mountain views, seasonal colors, and enjoy a lakeside break before a smooth downhill ride back. Perfect for a quick countryside escape, especially in summer or autumn. Golden rice fields in September, fiery colors in October–November, there’s something different to see each month. Relax, breathe, and ride — a slow travel experience you won’t forget. If you are staying in Yuzawa, We may be able to arrange the meeting location to/from your accommodation. Contact us (email) after the booking to arrange it. Due to being on tour, we do not answer to phone call. Contact us by e-mail or Line Messenger.
Known For: Niigata Prefecture Private Sightseeing Tours, Niigata Prefecture E-Bike Tours, Niigata Prefecture Mountain Bike Tours, Niigata Prefecture Bike Tours, Niigata Prefecture Half-day Tours, Niigata Prefecture New Product.
Duration: Around 3 hours and a half.