Food Kukai Bistro Kim Bergström If you're a meat-lover, Kukai Bistro in Minamiuonuma is worth a visit. Their menu has a focus on steaks and hamburgers, and t...
Food Rouge Blanc Bakery Kim Bergström Rouge Blanc is a bakery and cafe in the heart of Minami Uonuma, otherwise known as Japan's snow country. There are a range of...
Activities Ipponsugi Ski Resort Rufus Starbuck A tiny family run ski resort right in the center of Yuzawa town within walking distance of the station. Great for families an...
Activities Leaving Gunma via the SCT C. Rio Following the Snow Country Trail from Gunma to Niigata, I managed to snag a sweet campsite with spectacular views down into t...
Food La Locanda Nella Foresta Kim Bergström La Locanda Nella Foresta is an Italian restaurant located in Minamiuonuma. With a delicious menu, robust wine list, and stell...
Food Ezumiya Michael B Perfect for both any sized group (a lone patron or a large party), Ezumiya offers flavors representative of all of Japan from...
Culture Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum Kim Bergström If you enjoy modern art, the Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art is a fantastic spot to visit. It's filled wit...
Food Gelato Yummy Kim Bergström If you enjoy icy treats, Gelato Yummy in Minamiuonuma is worth a visit. They make fantastic gelato with a host of unique ingr...
Activities Mt. Kakuda Bryan Baier A beautiful, ~5km hike up Mt. Kakuda, a 473m high mountain on the Sea of Japan coast
Activities Kakuda Cliffs Bryan Baier A ~400m long trail traverses the black lava cliffs at the base of Mt. Kakuda on the Sea of Japan. It is a fabulous stage to w...
Food Hakkaisan Izumi Village, Muikamachi Rufus Starbuck Hakkaisan Izumi Village is a multipurpose function area with a shop selling craft food and drinks. There is also a great Ital...
Activities GALA Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck An iconic Japanese ski resort with a bullet train station right at the base of the resort. For a day trip to the snow from To...
Culture Hunters on Land 2021 Kim Bergström A special event taking place at the Niigata Bandaijima Art Museum looks at the theme of hunters on land, and will explore a r...
Food Cafe A Table Kim Bergström Cafe A Table is a mom-and-pop style cafe situated in Minamiuonuma, Niigata Prefecture. The rustic and warm cafe serves up mai...
