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Directions

Directions from Niigata

From overseas

There are several direct flights that offer access to Niigata from overseas. There are direct flights to Niigata Airport from cities including Seoul, Shanghai, Harbin, and Taipei, and it is convenient to take the 25-minute bus ride from the airport to the city. Because there are not many currency exchange facilities and online payment is rare in Nishikan Ward, it is best to exchange your currency at the airport.

By Airline

  • From Seoul

    1 hour 50 minutes

  • From Shanghai

    2 hours 30 minutes

  • From Harbin

    2 hours 10 minutes

  • From Taipei

    3 hours 10 minutes

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.

From within Japan

From Tokyo

Airplane

Narita Airport->Niigata Airport, 1 hour 5 minutes

JR (Shinkansen)

Joetsu Shinkansen, Tokyo Station->Niigata Station, 2 hours

From Osaka

Airplane

Itami Airport->Niigata Airport, 1 hour

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JR (Shinkansen)

Shin-Osaka Station (Tokaido Shinkansen)->Tokyo Station (Joetsu Shinkansen)->Niigata Station, 5 hours

From Nagoya

Airplane

Chubu Centrair International Airport->Niigata Airport, 1 hour Nagoya Airport->Niigata Airport, 55 minutes

JR (Shinkansen)

Nagoya Station (Tokaido Shinkansen)->Tokyo Station (Joetsu Shinkansen)->Niigata Station, 3 hours 40 minutes

From Sapporo

Airplane

New Chitose Airport->Niigata Airport, 1 hour 15 minutes

From Fukuoka

Airplane

Fukuoka Airport->Niigata Airport, 1 hour 30 minutes

From Okinawa

Airplane

Naha Airport->Niigata Airport, 2 hours 25 minutes

Directions to Nishikan Ward

Niigata Airport->Niigata Station, 25 minutes by shuttle bus

From Niigata Station to:JR Echigo Line

Narita Airport->Niigata Airport, 1 hour 5 minutes

Joetsu Shinkansen, Tokyo Station->Niigata Station, 2 hours

Itami Airport->Niigata Airport, 1 hour

Car rentals

It is convenient to rent a car to travel around Nishikan Ward and Niigata. Driving while viewing the vast countryside and Sea of Japan is one of Nishikan Ward's unique charms. Try making your own special sightseeing route.

Experience Japan with a rented bicycle

There is a bicycle rental in the tourism facility Iwamuroya.
Travel around the Japanese-style shops and shrines, meet the locals, and experience Japanese daily life.

Electric Assist Bicycle Rentals

  • Usage fee: 800 yen per day
  • Usage hours: 9:00-18:00
  • Fixed holidays: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, 12/31, 1/1
  • Reception and return location: Niigata City Iwamuro Tourism Facility Iwamuroya
  • Tel: 0256-82-1066
  • Email:mail@iwamuro.information

See the Sights of Nishikan Ward by 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.

This year’s theme is “Lucky things that bring vitality to those who see them.”Ho-oh, Amabie, and Sankaku Daruma will bless us with their presence!

Wara Art Festival 2021

Dates: Sunday, August 29–Sunday, October 31, 2021
Location: Uwasekigata Park

This event is one that only "rice country" Niigata can put on as rice straw ("wara") make up the giant creatures at the Wara Art Festival. The straw creatures will show you a completely alternate universe that explores the theme of what it would be "If" a things were different.

Giant Wara Art sculptures made of rice straw will be displayed at Uwasekigata Park.

In addition, on Saturdays and Sundays during the event, the Nishikan Market will be held so you can enjoy even more of the charms of Nishikan Ward.

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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