Yahiko Park

When you think of Niigata, skiing often comes to mind, and many tourists visit during the winter season. However, Niigata in autumn is a hidden gem, perfect for enjoying the serene beauty of autumn foliage! Here, we introduce the "Top 3 Autumn Foliage Spots in Echigo." There's even a stamp rally to visit all three locations, so why not enjoy the autumn leaves while collecting stamps? 1️⃣ Momiji-en in Nagaoka City This expansive 4,000-square-meter garden is home to various maple trees, including the Iroha maple. From early to mid-November, the garden is illuminated at night, creating a magical atmosphere. 📍600 Asahi, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture 🚃 10-minute walk from JR Raikoji Station 2️⃣ Yahiko Park Momiji Valley Registered as a Japan Nightscape Heritage site, this spot is breathtakingly beautiful. The combination of moonlight and autumn leaves is a must-see. Don't miss the giant ginkgo tree, over 300 years old and 20 meters tall, which is also illuminated at night! 📍Yahiko Village, Nishikanbara District, Niigata Prefecture 🚃 About a 1-minute walk from JR Yahiko Line "Yahiko Station" 🚗 About 25 minutes by car from Hokuriku Expressway "Sanjo-Tsubame IC" 3️⃣ Shoun Sansou This picturesque Japanese garden is enveloped in the deep crimson of nature. In addition to maples, you can also enjoy the gradient colors of the Enkianthus shrubs. 📍3 Midori-cho, Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture 🚃 20-minute walk from JR Kashiwazaki Station 🚗 About 15 minutes by car from Hokuriku Expressway Kashiwazaki IC or Yoneyama IC

#cherryblossom2024 Yahiko Park It is big park. So colorful in autumn. This is one of top 3 autumn places in Niigata ken. Near there is Yahiko shrine and Yahiko mount. In Yahiko mount you can go high in ropecar. Good place to spend one whole day. In the evening time till 9 pm you can see lighting. It will be very beautiful mixture of Autumn with lighting. This is highly recommended in autumn.

#fallcolors #100waysoftravel Niigata is located at up north of Japan, and Yahiko is a nice place located at countryside west of Tsubame. It spreads out over 130,000m2 of land size, and is popular with its stunningly beautiful landscapes of tunnels, waterfalls etc. What makes this park so famous despite its remote location is the Momiji Valley, where several hundreds of maple trees changing its colours to red and orange, which is truly mesmerizing. The vermillion coloured bridge makes the park landscape even more pictureque, and everywhere has a nice place for a picture to be taken. Besides, there are lights being installed for night viewing of maple trees so that visitors can also enjoy the night picturesque maple sceneries.

Miyahiko Park is considered a must-visit cherry blossom hotspot for the lazy traveler in Niigata. Upon arriving at Miyahiko Station via the JR Miyahiko Line, you are welcomed by a path lined with cherry blossoms right outside the station. Adjacent to the station, Miyahiko Park spans about 40,000 tsubo and is planted with thousands of cherry trees. Led by the Somei Yoshino and Yaezakura varieties, a plethora of flowers bloom, creating a picturesque scene with waterfalls, streams, hills, and red bridges that seem to be designed to complement the cherry blossoms, painting a full-frame Japanese-style picture that captivates the eyes. Moreover, in mid-April when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the park transforms into the main stage for local festivals such as the Miyahiko Cherry Blossom Festival and the Miyahiko Yu-kake Festival, allowing visitors to enjoy the cherry blossoms while experiencing the rich traditional atmosphere. Additionally, a visit to the nearby Miyahiko Shrine, known for its approximately 50 rare cherry blossom varieties, followed by a cable car ride to the top of Mount Miyahiko to take in the views of Sado Island, makes for a simple yet profoundly healing one-day trip that requires no strenuous effort. Miyahiko Park (弥彦公園) Address: 667-1 Miyahiko, Yahiko Village, Nishikanbara District, Niigata Prefecture

#thingstodo It is big park. So colorful in autumn. This is one of top 3 autumn places in Niigata ken. Near there is Yahiko shrine and Yahiko mount. In Yahiko mount you can go high in ropecar. Good place to spend one whole day. In the evening time till 9 pm you can see lighting. It will be very beautiful mixture of Autumn with lighting. Beautiful at night too! Didn't expect food vendors which was cool! Super crowded though.