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Welcome to
Nishikan, Niigata City
Welcome toNishikan, Niigata City

Niigata City is a large agricultural city that boasts the largest paddy field acreage and rice production of all municipalities of Japan.
Nishikan Ward, with the most agricultural land area in Niigata City, is blessed with abundant nature.
By utilizing the characteristics of this vast agricultural environment, unique works made with rice straw ("wara" in Japanese) naturally emerged, and Wara Art was born.
The Wara Art Festival is held in the summer, and you can enjoy the completed sculptures, local specialties, and the rich green nature of the park. In winter, the snow blankets the land, dyeing it pure white. Every time you visit, it shows you another side of itself; that's Nishikan Ward.

About Wara Art

About Wara Art

Wara Art was born in Nishikan Ward in 2006. These unique works made with straw (wara in Japanese) can be said to be a form of art that naturally emerged from Nishikan Ward, one of Japan's largest agricultural areas. Cooperation between young Tokyoites and local residents supports these works that astonish and move so many tourists.

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Round-table Chat: Nishikan Ward, Cuisine, and Wara Art

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Nishikan Ward Wander Tour

Nishikan Ward is more than just the Wara Art sculptures-we have beautiful rice field landscapes, hot springs, mountains, and the sea.

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May Misfortune Become Good Luck! Wara Art Connecting the Region to the Future

About Nishikan Ward/Tourism Information

About Nishikan Ward/Tourism Information

In Nishikan Ward, you can encounter gourmet cuisine and culture unique to this place with seasonal beautiful scenery, delicious rice, and more. Create your own personal memories amidst the picturesque landscape of traditional Japan.

  • From Seoul

    1 hour 50 minutes

  • From Shanghai

    2 hours 30 minutes

  • From Harbin

    2 hours 10 minutes

  • From Taipei

    3 hours 10 minutes

By Shinkansen from Tokyo

  • Joetsu Shinkansen

    2 hours

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Directions to Nishikan Ward

Via the JR Echigo Line from Niigata Station

  • Echigo-Sone Station, 35 minutes

    Maki Station, 40 minutes

    Iwamura Station, 45 minutes

This year’s theme is “Things that bring joy.” This lucky art will bring a lot of joy!

Wara Art Festival 2022

Dates: Sunday, August 28–Monday, October 31, 2022
Location: Uwasekigata Park (Nishikan Ward, 1 Matsuno)

The golden rice straw harvested from "rice country" Niigata has transformed into giant pieces of art!

This year three pieces, Maneki Neko, Pine Tree, and Qilin, will be displayed at the foot of Mt. Kakuda at Uwasekigata Park.

Additionally, the Nishikan Market will be open on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays in September. Enjoy the art and delicious food of Nishikan!

If you're going to Nishikan Ward, it's convenient to take a private taxi from the airport!

YAHIKO-IWAMURO NIIGATA WEST COAST

NIIGATA WEST COST

If you use the Niigata West Coast Liner, it is 80 minutes non-stop from Niigata Airport to Iwamuro Onsen. Have the hotel store your luggage and enjoy a comfortable stroll in the onsen town.

See the Sights of Nishikan Ward by Bus

Nishikan Ward Tourism Loop Bus

Nishikan Ward Tourism Loop Bus

Visit Iwamuroya to buy Nishikan Ward souvenirs and have lunch, hike one of the many trails up Mt. Kakuda, take in the grand view of the Sea of Japan along the Seaside Line coastal road, and enjoy all that Nishikan Ward has to offer. This loop bus visits the various spots of Nishikan Ward from May through October.

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