2024 Itoigawa Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)

The Emerald Green Sea

There is a path from the public restroom next to the parking lot that leads down to the old Oyashirazu Tunnel, which is about 300 meters away. From there, you can take a path down to the beach, and as you descend a little, the view suddenly opens up. The clear emerald green sea is refreshing to the soul. Although the descent is steep and has a significant drop, it is worth the effort.

From the luxury cruise 🚢

#seascapes Taking the sea cruise from Niigata to Hokkaido was amazing adventure. Shin Nohonkai ferry has been scheduled with several routes. You can ride from Niigata, Tokyo, Kyoto, Hokkaido, etc. Some cruise ships can be able to carry the private cars. You can also book family rooms, 2 adults, dormitories depends on your selection. The rooms with western style bed or Japanese traditional bed type can be chosen. I booked to the route from Otaru (Hokkaido) to the main land of Japan ( Niigata). It was took around 10 hrs ride on the cruise. Inside the cruise, there serve restaurant, bars, convenience store, movie theater and other activities. It was quite fun on the cruise with the view of infinity sea and some amazing views of mountain could be occurred. #japan #seaview

Unforgettable Surprises are waiting for you in Japan's countryside !

#summerdestination #japan #farming #adventure This is a story about connection, creation, and local culture in Japan's countryside! A few months ago, during my solo backpacking journey across Japan, I arrived at Sanraku Guest House in the village 能生, owned by Shin-San and his beautiful family. We quickly formed a connection and felt we could trust each other. Within 24 hours, I found myself volunteering on his farm and at the guest house! We combined our different skills to create together! I managed the kitchen, cooking both Japanese and Middle Eastern cuisine, such as homemade HUMMUS and making RAMEN and MOCHI from scratch. Check out the Pictures 😜 Shin-San taught me about rice cultivation, and I helped him (manually—wow, that was tough!) prepare the land for seeding Japanese rice. He also showed me what WILD VEGETABLES we can gather in the mountains around us. We built a new fence for Jackson, his strong, lovely male goat, right next to the wild river.After three weeks full of surprises, we said farewell and thanked each other. I hope to visit again one day. Thank you to Trip.com for assisting me in booking my flight tickets to and from Japan. It was a wonderful adventure 🇯🇵🌾🍜🙏

Oyashirazu Coast: A Scenic Gem for All Occasions

The 'Oyashirazu Coast' offers breathtaking seascapes, perfect for any time and setting. The 'Oyashirazu Coast' is located at the westernmost point of Niigata Prefecture, in the city of Itoigawa. Nestled on the edge of the Sea of Japan side of the Hida Mountain Range, it features a cliff line that stretches about 15 kilometers long. The cliffs, reaching heights of around 400 meters, were naturally formed by the erosion from the pounding sea waves and have long been recognized as a treacherous spot along the Hokuriku road. In 1988, the Hokuriku Expressway was opened, and from the overpass near the Oyashirazu Interchange, one can overlook the Sea of Japan and the Oyashirazu Coast. In 2014, this area was designated as a national scenic spot known as 'The Scenery of Oku-no-Hosomichi Oyashirazu'. In addition to the stunning beach and seascape, there is also a snack shop next to the beach where you must try the famous seafood tempura bowl and the locally renowned fish species. The seafood is exceptionally fresh and not to be missed!

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