2025 Nagaoka Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

The "Nagaoka Festival Fireworks Festival" was originally started to comfort the souls of the deceased and pray for peace. The end of World War II, August 1, 1945. On this day, more than 1,000 lives were lost due to bombs being dropped in Nagaoka. In order to restore the old town and make Nagaoka prosperous again, starting from the second year, the "Nagaoka Revival Festival", the predecessor of the Nagaoka Festival Fireworks Festival, was held. The opening ceremony was kicked off by the white "White Chrysanthemum" fireworks. They are fireworks that symbolize comfort for those who lost their lives in the Nagaoka air raid. The famous "Sansakudama" that represents "Nagaoka Fireworks": The size of the fireworks bloom itself is determined by the size of the fireworks ball. The firework in the picture above has a diameter of 90cm, a weight of 300kg, and the amount of gunpowder used is 80kg! This is the maximum weight allowed by law now. This firework ball reaches the sky and blooms into a huge flower with a diameter of 650m.

Contents I went to the Nagaoka Fireworks Festival for the first time in 3 years!! I was very satisfied with the sound of the fireworks, the atmosphere unique to summer festivals, and the feeling of summer! It was my first time to see the Nagaoka Fireworks, and it was really impressive and wonderful 🎇 I want to go again next year~ #fireworks#summer weekend trip#camping #outdoors

The Nagaoka Firework is one of the 3 grand Firework festivals🎆 in Japan and is normally held in summer for 2 days in Nagaoka city, Niigata, at the end of July. During the Firework festival, there will be around 1 million people💑👨‍👩‍👧👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 come to Nagaoka to experience the magnificent Firework, and the show will start at sunset time and will last for around 1.5 hours. If there is chance, it is strongly recommended to experience the superb atmosphere in person, as the passion and movement you can feel at scene is unparalleled💗 Tips: 💡 If it is part of your journey, it is strongly recommended to prepare as early as possible as during the Firework festival, there is few hotels available in Nagaoka, even in Niigata. 💡To book a ticket in advance is recommended. Even there are free areas to watch the show, it requires to arrive 4-6 hours before to secure the place, thus a ticket can save more time and energy. #nightphotoguide#summervacation#hikingtrails

#GlobalTravel #Niigata #Nagaoka #Nagaoka Fireworks Festival Last time I talked about one of the trips was to the Nagaoka Fireworks Festival This time I want to talk more: how to draw admission + recommended viewing locations The Nagaoka Fireworks Festival is one of the three major fireworks festivals in Japan In two days, 20,000 fireworks will be set off🎇 📅Hold on August 2nd and 3rd every year ⏰ Starts at 7:20 and ends at 9:10 on both days 📍Shinano Riverside The official has changed the system in recent years, from the previous no reservation to provide reserved seats, need to pay in advance to have the best viewing experience, it is recommended to pay attention in May when the official start to draw the conference designated seats tickets, the official website is divided into overseas + Japan domestic two channels draw tickets, overseas will close earlier However, if you can't draw a ticket, you can actually go to the river bank early to find a seat. The Japanese usually set up a picnic mat early that morning, or even the night before ⭐️ Personally would recommend the lawn near the Waterway Park, more people, but the location is quite good, see the fireworks will not feel very far!

Mount Yahiko stands tall, and the Yahiko Shrine on the mountain is solemn and simple. The vermilion buildings shine brightly in the embrace of the green mountains and forests. During the festival, people in traditional costumes pray devoutly, surrounded by smoke and the crisp sound of bells. The cultural heritage flows quietly on this land. The wetlands of Niigata are a paradise for birds. The reeds sway in the wind, and countless rare migratory birds rest and forage here. They either sing loudly or fly low, adding a lively atmosphere to this quiet place. The wind farm by the sea has huge windmills arranged in an orderly manner along the coastline. The white blades slowly rotate in the sea breeze, contrasting with the blue sky and sea, showing the harmonious coexistence of technology and nature, and outlining a unique modern landscape.

JR Nagaoka Station! We arrived in about an hour and a half from Tokyo 🫰 There are plenty of sightseeing spots in Nagaoka Station ♡ A sake museum inside the station, "Ponshukan Nagaoka Station Store" Not only are there famous sakes from Nagaoka, which boasts the largest number of sake breweries in the prefecture! There is a wide selection of products related to sake and rice (^^) The "Sake Tasting Station" inside the store has all the sake from all the breweries in Niigata Prefecture gathered together ❤️ It's great that you can sample five types of sake for 500 yen each time and share them ✨ They have a range of sakes, from sweet to spicy, and some that are wine-like, so even those who don't like sake will be able to drink something ♡ I had Chardonnay 😍 #Domestic Travel Record

||Yahiko Park in Niigata, Japan is famous for its autumn red leaves. When the autumn wind blows gently... Yahiko Park, Niigata, Japan: A Dreamy Autumn Poem of Red Leaves🍁||💫Yahiko Park in Niigata, Japan is famous for its autumn red leaves. When the autumn wind blows gently over Niigata, Yahiko Park quietly changes into its most gorgeous autumn outfit🍁, becoming a must-visit place for many tourists to pursue the beauty of autumn. 💫Location and Background💫 Yahiko Park is located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. It is a park full of oriental traditional style and is also part of Sado Yahiko Yoneyama National Park. The most famous attraction in the park is the Red Leaf Valley, which attracts countless tourists with its brilliant red leaf landscape. 🍁Tour Experience 👣[Stroll through the forest path to enjoy the beauty of red leaves] Walking into Yahiko Park is like stepping into a beautiful brocade scroll. Maple trees, maple trees, ginkgo trees... They compete to bloom the most brilliant colors in their lives, red as fire, yellow as gold, green with yellow, reflecting each other, and beautiful. 🍂[Overlooking Yahiko Mountain] Looking far away from the Red Leaf Valley, you can see Yahiko Mountain in the distance. Yahiko Mountain is a famous volcano on the side of the Japan Sea in the Echigo Plain. The entire mountain is surrounded by the sea and the plain, with magnificent scenery. In the red leaf season, the red leaves on the top of the mountain and the red leaf valley under the mountain are interesting, forming a beautiful picture. 📸[Photography Holy Land, Freeze Beauty] For photography enthusiasts, Yahiko Park is undoubtedly a rare shooting paradise in autumn. Whether it is the magnificent mountains and forests under the wide-angle lens or the delicate red leaves under the macro lens, you can capture amazing pictures. Choose a sunny autumn afternoon, bring your camera, come here, and record this beautiful and moving autumn! 📷 The beauty of autumn in Yahiko Park, Niigata, Japan is a double feast of vision and soul. Here, you will appreciate the unique charm of red leaves and feel the gentleness and depth of autumn. This autumn, why not give yourself a chance to walk into Yahiko Park, dance with red leaves, and start an unforgettable autumn journey! 🍂🍁

The Nagaoka Fireworks Festival is famous as one of the three major fireworks festivals in Japan, and many people visit every year. The Nagaoka Fireworks Museum is a facility where you can see various exhibits of Nagaoka fireworks🎇 A spot where you can fully experience the charm of Nagaoka fireworks!! Inside the museum, you can see real exhibits of 100cm fireworks and tubes for free, and learn about the history and technology of fireworks. I thought I would like to actually go to the Nagaoka Fireworks Festival next year✨ [Name] Nagaoka Fireworks Museum [Location] 707 Kitamachi, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture 940-2121 Roadside Station Nagaoka Fireworks Museum #0 yen travel autumn #Niigata tourism #Niigata trip #Domestic travel

Although the museum is small, the content is very rich and I thoroughly enjoyed it. After all, flame earthenware is wonderful. The other exhibits are also worth seeing, so if you are a fan of the Jomon period, this is a must-visit facility. The building is located in a corner of a spacious ruins, so it would be a good idea to take some time to tour the restored building. If you are coming from afar, we recommend visiting the nearby Niigata Prefectural Museum of History and Tokamachi City Museum together. We also voted on the project and received goods.

This museum is full of exhibits and research on the Jomon period, and is filled with artifacts excavated from within the prefecture. There are so many earthenware exhibition corners that it will take you about 30 minutes to browse them slowly. It seems like a separate museum could be built with the earthenware tound only here. Flame-shaped pottery has been discovered mainly in the Shinano River basin in Niigata Prefecture. This is a large-scale exhibit unique to Niigata, with approximately 90 pieces of flame pottery whose almost complete shapes can be seen, and 162 pattern samples.

Of course there must be fireworks displays in summer! The Nagaoka Fireworks Festival was a masterpiece, and we also encountered a stunning sunset. After getting off the Shinkansen, as the crowds of people moved through the surging crowd, people speaking different languages ​​sat side by side, gathering together to cheer for every firework that exploded. Happiness becomes tangible at this moment. My first Yukata Fireworks Festival was a fun and touching memory, and I completed another item on my bucket list. #fireworksfestival #fireworksfestival2024 #japanfireworksfestival

📍Akita Omagari🎆Omagari Fireworks [One of the three major fireworks in Japan🏆] began in 1910 (Meiji 43) and has a history of more than 100 years. It gathers more than 600,000 people every year and is the highest level fireworks competition in Japan. 📍Akita Prefecture Daisen City Omagari Omonogawa Riverside August 31, 2024 About 18,000 departures 🚋 About 30 minutes walk from JR Akita Shinkansen "Omagari" to the venue 🎫 Single seat 7000 yen Two-person bench 12000 yen Four-person leisure seat 11000 yen Front row photographer seat 20000 yen 🧱 Ticket opening: June 10th 10:00-June 20th 📍Niigata Nagaoka🎆Nagaoka Fireworks Festival is a large-scale fireworks festival that has attracted more than 1 million visitors in recent years. This fireworks display boasts an impressive scale, including the Shosan Shakudama (No. 30), a 650-meter-long Niagara Falls-like fireworks, the 100-round shakudama fireworks, and the "Phoenix Fireworks of the Restoration Prayer" that stretches for about 2 kilometers. August 2 (Wednesday) ~ August 3 (Thursday) 2023 19:20 ~ 21:10 📍 Shinano River River downstream of Nagasei Bridge, Nagaoka City, Shinagawa Prefecture 🚋 JR Line Nagaoka Station, about a 30-minute walk to the fireworks venue. 🎫Single person 1000 yen~3500 yen｜Photographer seat 6000 yen for two people🧱Ticket opening: Usually in May 📍Ibaraki Tsuchiura🎆Tsuchiura National Fireworks Competition is known as the best rapid-fire competition in Japan. Firework artists will combine various types of fireworks to create gorgeous and shocking rapid-fire performances. About 20,000 departures from 17:30 to 20:00 on November 2, 2024 🚋 It is about a 30-minute walk from JR Joban Line "Tsuchiura Station", or you can take a paid shuttle bus for about 10 minutes. 🎫Single seat 3000 yen, 4000 yen, 5000 yen, double room 12000 yen, quad room 24000 yen 🧱Tickets available: September 1st 10:00~September 30th 23:59 #Japan Fireworks Festival 2024 Time #Japan Fireworks Festival #Japan Fireworks Festival Strategy

Recently, many friends are planning to go to Nagaoka to watch the fireworks festival on August 2nd and 3rd. The best way to travel to and from Tokyo on the same day is to take the JR Joetsu Shinkansen. The official website of the Nagaoka Fireworks Festival has announced the return JR timetable (pay special attention to the second table, heading to Tokyo). Considering the time when the fireworks festival ends and the time it takes to walk from the venue to Nagaoka Station, we mainly use the four trains after 21:30. Since there are so many people watching the fireworks display, Shinkansen tickets are in great demand. JR East Shinkansen tickets can be reserved one month in advance, either directly by booking Shinkansen tickets or through a purchased JR pass. I personally tried it last year and successfully made an appointment immediately after the tickets were released. If anyone needs help, please leave a message to share your experience. #Nagaoka #Nagaoka Fireworks #Nagaoka Travel

🍜 Aoshima Ramen Experience 🍜 I went to Aoshima Ramen, a hidden gem in Niigata! The first thing that surprised me was the deep flavor of the soup. The scent of the sea, as if the bounty of the ocean was condensed, and the richness of the pork bones that were simmered slowly over time were exquisitely matched, and it was a bowl that made you feel the Niigata climate with every sip. The noodles were straight and thin, and they went perfectly with the soup! The topping of char siu was soft and juicy, and melted in your mouth. The bamboo shoots and green onions were also fresh, with a crunchy texture that added an accent, and I enjoyed it until the last drop without getting bored. The atmosphere inside the store was wonderful, and the warm service warmed my heart. This is a recommended ramen shop that you should definitely stop by if you come to Niigata. Next time I'd like to try another menu item! #NiigataGourmet #IWantToConnectWithRamenLovers #AoshimaRamen #TravelWithMe

If you're looking for souvenirs from Niigata, why not try Ponshukan Nagaoka Station? This is a specialty food store in Niigata where you can try a variety of sakes🍶 After purchasing the special coins, insert the specified number of coins into the machine on the wall and a glass of sake will come out! Even if you're not familiar with sake, you can try a variety by looking at the rankings and recommendations on the wall. Access: Inside CoCoLo Nagaoka, Nagaoka Station Address: 1-611-1 Jonaicho, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture 940-0061 CoCoLo Nagaoka Main Building, 2nd floor, Nagaoka Station Building #Gourmet #Niigata #Sake

#thingstodo A well-maintained embankment for citizens along the Shinano River. As the name suggests, it is a relaxing spot. It has become a regular jogging course for me. The river breeze is very pleasant and the scenery is beautiful, making you feel refreshed. There are many people walking, cycling, and runners. Especially before the Niigata City Marathon, there is a rush of runners from dusk to night.

#thingstodo The plants that were planted have grown and become a natural swamp. Ducks swam on the surface of the water, which was overgrown with grass, and herons began to swoop down to prey on the water's edge. It's an irresistible place for bird watchers. It’s a natural ecological garden, and worth a visit in Niigata...................................

#thingstodo It's a large park with a baseball field. There is also a complete set of play equipment such as slides and swings for toddlers. There is a difference in elevation, so it's perfect for a walk The park is a short hike up the hill. It overlooks a baseball palyground. It is secluded and quiet and there are a few claisthenics equipment in the upper part. On the downside, there are lots of mosquitos around during summer (as well as cicadas).

Today we'd like to introduce you to Mount Yahiko, a power spot that offers a panoramic view of the Sea of ​​Japan. It is located in Yahiko Village, Niigata Prefecture, and the nearest station on the Shinkansen is Tsubame-Sanjo Station. Yahiko Shrine is located at the base of Mount Yahiko, and from there you can reach the summit on foot or by ropeway.

what a beautiful place❤️

The contrast between the colors of the cosmos flowers and the rice terraces at Kanagurasan is reminiscent of the spectacular views of the Alps.

What are the highlights of the three major fireworks in Japan? -The oldest has the reputation of "three big fireworks in Japan", and the 20,000-year-old gorgeous fireworks feast that shines on the banks of the Shinano River every summer and night - the Nagaoka Festival, but originated from a painful history. At 22:30 on August 1, 1945, the US B29 bomber group was over Nagaoka, and the city of Nagaoka was bombarded for 1 hour and 40 minutes. The bombing of the US military made 80% of the city Scorched earth, 1485 lives were swallowed by the burning sea, and Nagaoka City became a hell on earth. On August 1, 1946, the second year after the war, Nagaoka City held a war disaster relief commemoration to commemorate the victims of the Nagaoka air raids. This is the origin of the "Nagaoka Festival". - "" three bursts Japanese fireworks ammunition according to the ruler to indicate the diameter, the largest is the positive three-foot jade, single fireworks bomb diameter is 90cm, can be hit 600m high, forming a diameter of 650cm fireworks . light data is difficult to describe, the live experience is: big to doubt life! The entire venue and the sky were illuminated, and a closer look, the bridge across the river has been made into small hair.