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

Itoigawa City is one of the world's leading jade producing areas. The area around Itoigawa Station, the city's main station, is an area where traditional streetscapes remain. Just a few years ago, there was a tragic fire, but the buildings that escaped the disaster still adorn the city. #retrotownscape #itoigawa #itoigawacity

#0yentrip When I visited Jade Coast in winter, the wind was cold, sometimes blowing strongly and chilling me to the core. Even though I was dressed warmly, I felt the cold gradually growing. The waves were high, crashing on the shore and stirring up the rocks, making a loud "clacking" sound, and I felt a different power from the calmness of summer. I walked a little in search of jade, but the shore was dangerously rough, so I couldn't look for long. Still, the scenery of the rough winter sea and countless rocks was very impressive. I wasn't able to find any jade, but it was a good memory and I would like to try again if I have the chance!

#Spring0yentrip Itoigawa, where the Hokuriku Shinkansen station is located, is a quiet town surrounded by the Sea of ​​Japan and mountains, where you can feel the dynamism of nature. As soon as I got off the station, I could see the expanse of the Sea of ​​Japan and the rugged rock coastline. The sea breeze felt nice, so I walked along the sea for a while. In the town, there is the Fossa Magna Museum, where the exhibits on the formation of the Japanese archipelago and minerals were surprisingly authentic, and the stories about jade were also interesting. In front of the station, there were benches and monuments with a jade motif, and the whole town had an atmosphere of a "geological town." Rather than a tourist destination, it had a tranquility that blended into local life, which was somehow comfortable. It was a simple and powerful town that is typical of the Sea of ​​Japan side.

#springwander Mt. Myoji in Itoigawa City is a limestone mountain and is one of the 300 most famous mountains in Japan. It is located at the northern tip of the Hida Mountains. We climbed this mountain in a spring season, the weather is cold there and you can also enjoy the mountains where it is still icy 🥶. Access; Shimizukura trailhead exit About 60 minutes on foot from "Aomi Station" on the Toki Railway and Nihonkai Hisui Line

#2月好地方2025 "Is it true that this carriage stopped running in 1974?" She wiped the frosted glass. The old timetable was nailed to the back of the faded velvet seat. The boss brought a pancake in the shape of a railway track: "Be careful not to touch the emergency brake lever. Last time a customer started the love train." He turned his hat brim and said, "Next stop, our tenth anniversary of marriage." She pressed the virtual whistle: "Woo--passengers, please fasten your seat belts."

#Register for February Hotel Test Sleeper 2025 The intertidal zone waves swept away her left slipper. "I told you to wear rain boots!" He sighed and squatted down, only to catch a glimpse of a green light flashing among the gravel. "It's a jadeite stone! Legend has it that whoever picks it up will..." Before she finished her words, she had already snatched the stone and looked at it in the sun: "It will make you rich! Help me find a few more!" He smiled bitterly and searched, suddenly holding up a heart-shaped stone: "What about this? Can it be exchanged for my wife's smile?" She was stunned, the salty sea breeze mixed with the heartbeat when she confessed her love many years ago. When he came to his senses, he had already slipped away and turned over a rock. *Professional tools: You can rent a mirror and a collecting shovel at the visitor center. Remember to declare the amount you collect. *

Fer Egg in Itoigawa City, Niigata Prefecture 🥚 As the name suggests, it is famous for sweets that boast eggs ✨ There are so many sweets, such as puddings, chiffon cakes, and roll cakes, made with eggs from their own chicken farm, that it's hard to choose 😂 There are also rice dishes such as egg sandwiches! You can eat in, but there is also a takeaway and online shop, so you can try out the products at your leisure ☕️ Since I visited on a weekday, the place was completely booked and I was able to spend my time leisurely 😌 The store also sells miscellaneous goods, so it was fun just to look around ✨ #FritaviWinter #Fer Egg

Searching for the national stone jade in Itoigawa City, Niigata Prefecture Rare jadeite stones born in the Kotakigawa Jade Gorge wash down from the river on several beaches in Itoigawa City Easy access from the highway, and the beach is right in front of you when you get off the interchange! You can silently enjoy picking up stones at Ichiburi Beach, Oyashirazu Beach, Jade Beach, etc. Rather than a sandy beach, you'll be soothed by the sound of the stones rattling as they are washed away by the waves! If you take a car and head to the Jade Gorge in the mountains, you can enjoy the autumn leaves and scenery along with Japanese macaques 🍁 Crab fishing is popular in the neighboring town of Noe, and there are many crab stores that don't even have information on Google Maps! If you're lucky, they'll even give you a free gift! #0 yen trip November

It's a good place to learn what kind of jade is before collecting jade at Itoigawa Jade Coast. There are many different types, including white, green, black, and purple. In addition to jade, there is a wide selection of fossils. The museum shop also has a variety of jade, and you can purchase Itoigawa jade from affordable to expensive pieces. I think the prices are very reasonable. I wasn't able to go this time, but it seems there is a place nearby where you can excavate fossils. If you go, I recommend going in the morning! #Itoigawa #jade #FossaMagna #fossil

Kaniya Yokocho Marine Dome Nou in Itoigawa City, Niigata Prefecture This is a hidden gem that only those in the know know about. There are crab fishing shops lined up, and the prices vary from 1,000 yen to 2,000 yen per crab, but the bonuses are amazing. On this day, I bought three crabs worth 6,000 yen, but they gave me three more crabs as a bonus. They don't always give you a certain number of bonuses, but I've been there many times and they always give me a bonus. The taste and value for money are excellent! Please go and try it. #0 yen travel autumn 📍Address: 3596 Nou Kodomari, Itoigawa City, Niigata Prefecture 949-1351 🕰️Business hours: 9:00-17:00

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.

#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

#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 🇯🇵🌾🍜🙏

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!

📍Itoigawa Geostation Geopal It's great that it's free to use! In addition to the Geopark-related exhibits, there are tourist information, Plarail, and railway-related exhibits! A great spot for train lovers🚃! It's also convenient as a rest area🫶✨ You can actually get inside the trains, and there's also Plarail, so it's a spot that both adults and children can enjoy! 【INFORMATION】 Itoigawa Geostation Geopal 📮1-7-47 Omachi, Itoigawa City, Niigata Prefecture 🕐10:00-18:00 #Travelingwithme

I went to #Hisui Coast in #Itoigawa City, #Niigata Prefecture ((((((っ･ω･)っ It's not a sandy beach, but a wide expanse of rocks, and you can sometimes find jade among them ∑(⸝⸝⸝º ᵜ º⸝⸝⸝)!! This time, I was going on a tour, so I didn't have much time, so I walked around a bit without looking for jade and then left. ｡･*･:≡(　ε¦) The weather was nice, and the coastline was beautiful (ˊo̴̶̷̤ ̫ o̴̶̷̤ˋ)♡ As a landlocked resident, just seeing the ocean gets me excited ＼(｀*▽*´)／ Touring along the coastline is also great ( ´͈ ᵕ `͈ ) #Traveling with Me #Shinobi-chan

There was a beach where you might be able to find jade, Japan's national stone. It seems that jade is found among the stones that flow from the upper reaches of the Itoigawa River, and they wash up on this coastline. You can also go down to the beach at this roadside station and look for jade and other minerals. They also have samples so you can do your own appraisal. The roadside station also has the Jade Hometown Museum, which displays the world's largest jadeite rough stone. There's also a lot to see at this roadside station. The IC nearby is apparently Japan's first offshore IC, and the huge rock just offshore is said to have been thrown by Okuninushi-no-Mikoto, and it was once called the "great straits of the world" and divided Japanese culture into east and west. There was a lot of interesting information. By the way, this reminded me of the choral song "Oyashirazu, Koshirazu" lol #Niigata #Niigata Prefecture #Niigata Trip #Niigata Tourism #Niigata Tourism Recommendations #Niigata Prefecture Tourism #Niigata Prefecture Itoigawa City #Itoigawa City #Itoigawa #Jade #Jadeite #Jewelry #Jewelry Hunting #Treasure Hunt #Oyashirazu #Oyashirazu Pier Park #Roadside Station #Ore #Ore Mining #Stone Picking #Beach

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There are many beautiful stones. Apparently it's easier to find jade the day after the waves are rough.

You can experience the rough waves of the Sea of ​​Japan up close.

The roadside station "Oyashirazu Pier Park" is easily accessible, about 3 minutes by car from the Oyashirazu IC on the Hokuriku Expressway. There is a large free parking lot, so it is a great destination for driving or touring. It is a tourist spot where you can enjoy the charms of the beautiful Sea of ​​Japan to the fullest♪ Nearby is Oyashirazu Beach, where you can enjoy swimming in the beautiful Sea of ​​Japan, and the coast around here is also famous for jade harvesting. The seascape that spreads out in front of this roadside station was spectacular! There is also the world's largest bronze sea turtle statue, measuring 6m in length and weighing 5 tons!

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#QuintessaCampaign [Benten Rock] Benten Rock was formed by the eruption of an underwater volcano in Fossa Magna, located in Nou, Itoigawa City, Niigata Prefecture, and there is also a lighthouse here. Itsukushima Shrine is located on the island, and it is said to be the guardian deity of the entire island⛩ When you climb to the top, you can see the entire ocean, so the view is spectacular. #Spectacular view #Couple trip #Niigata Prefecture #Benten Rock

#QuintessaCampaign There are many restaurants where you can enjoy seafood at the roadside station Marine Dome Noe! There are so many types of seafood bowls that it takes time to choose 💦 In addition to seafood bowls, some restaurants also serve crab 🦀 Noe Marine Park is a great place to take a walk or play in the park right in front of the sea! It's a roadside station, so why not stop by as a break from driving? #BreathtakingView #Gourmet #GourmetTrip #SummerShortTrip #GourmetFood #Niigata

#gw2022jp I'm heading from Matsumoto to Itoigawa in Niigata on the Oito Line using the Seishun 18 Ticket. Please note that there are some sections from Itoigawa to Kanazawa where the Seishun 18 Ticket cannot be used. There is quite a long wait, but the waiting room at the station is a magnificent Plarail diorama, which is surprising! It's a scale that you don't often see in toy stores. There are also scrapped trains and Twilight Express memorabilia, making it a great space for train fans! !

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