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Contents
Welcome to Nagaoka …………………………………………

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Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter …………………

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Stroll around the Nagaoka Station Area ……………

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Explore the History of Nagaoka …………………………

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The History and Charm of the Nagaoka Fireworks …… 10
Let’s Enjoy Various Festivals! …………………………… 12

Visitors to Nagaoka are inspired by thewarm-hearted people of Nagaoka who

Regional Specialties Full of Special Techniques
and Traditions ………………………………………………… 14
The Allure of Nagaoka’s Local Delicacies …………… 16

grew up in this harsh yet nurturing

Enjoy Outdoor Activities …………………………………… 18

natural environment.

Encounter Cute Eyes ………………………………………… 20
The Vast Land of the Jomon Culture ………………… 21

Come enjoy a tour of this land blessedwith beautiful landscapes, delicious food,and seasonal specialties.

Enjoy the Nostalgic Landscape of Japan …………… 22
Visit Comfortable Hot Spring Resorts ………………… 24
A Relaxing and Healing Tour ……………………………… 25
Discover Locally-Grown Nagaoka Vegetables …… 26

Maps
Nagaoka City Map …………………………………………… 28
Area Maps ……………………………………………… 29 - 31
Detailed Maps ………………………………………………… 30
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AutumnThe spring in Nagaoka br ings for th a var iet y of plant s celebrat ing the long-awaited spr ing thaw.

In Autumn, the harvest season, maple leaves turn crimson as if they were celebrating bumper crops.

The ﬂeeting summer of Nagaoka is packed with enjoyable moments at the beaches, mountains, and ﬁreworks shows.

Winter brings a blanket of snow and praises the beauty of the crisp air and magical landscapes.

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Tsuginosuke Kawai
Memorial Museum

City Hall Plaza - Aôre Nagaoka
文Architect Kengo Kuma designed this長岡明徳高complex consisting of the city office andspaces for citizen-oriented activities.

This museum has various articles related
to Tsuginosuke Kawai, a chief councilorof the Nagaoka feudal domain during thelast days of the Tokugawa Shogunate.

Where: 1-4-10 Otedori, Nagaoka City
Phone: 0258-35-1122
http://www.ao-re.jp/

Where: 1675-1 1 Naga-cho Ko, Nagaoka City
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed: December 28 – January 3
Admission: General - ￥200
SH and College Students - ￥150
ES and JHS Students - ￥100
Phone: 0258-30-1525
http://tsuginosuke.net/

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Nyozezo Museum

This museum contains rare historicmaterials related to Nagaoka’s leaders,
including the blood-stained uniformworn by Isoroku Yamamoto when he waswounded during the Battle of Tsushima.
Where: 1-3-8 Fukuzumi, Nagaoka City
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Closed: Mondays and December 29 – January 3
Admission: General and College Students - ￥200
ES, JHS, and SHS Students - ￥100
Phone: 0258-32-1489
http://www.hnhd.co.jp/nyozezou/

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Isoroku Yamamoto
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Tsuginosuke Kawai
Memorial Museum

The canal banks
overflow withcherry blossoms
in full bloom.

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中島小まいまい姫像

大手口
地下入口

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Come and Enjoy City Hall Plaza – Aôre Nagaoka!

Machinaka Campus

Information
LoungeThe 3D 4K footage is breathtaking!

It’s nice to relax here on
this bench designed byartist Yasuhiro Suzuki
while waiting for you r
bus. The three pairs of feet
represent the past, present, andthe future.

Engawa Bench with FootShaped Stepping Stones

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A variety of informational
materials is available.

Tourist Plaza Filledwith Souvenirs andInformation
Rental bicycles areavailable from April
to November.

Machinaka

平潟神社

Nagaoka War
Damage Exhibit Hall

Here, visitors can see various items
describing the war devastation causedby the Nagaoka Air Raid, including a
reproduction of the burnt down city,
and Nagaoka’s wishes for the pursuitof peace.
Where: 2-6-17 Jonai-cho, Nagaoka City
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Closed: Mondays and December 29 – January 3
Admission: Free
Phone: 0258-36-3269

Tourist Plaza

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Various night
spots attract
many visitors.

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Ote Street

Nagaoka Kiokumirai

Experience Nagaoka
Fireworks and DiscoverRegional Treasures at
the Theater

イトーヨーカドー

Oteguchi（West Exit）
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Nagaoka Civic Center

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Nagaoka
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1F TANITA CAFE

セントラル通り

Where: Nagaoka Civic Center 1st Floor
2-2-6 Otedori, Nagaoka City
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
（last order – 5:30 p.m.）
Closed: Wednesdays(open if Wednesday is a holiday)
Phone: 0258-86-7867

Where: 1-4-1 Gofuku-machi, Nagaoka City
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed: December 29 – January 3
Admission: General - ￥500
ES and JHS Students - ￥200
Phone: 0258-37-8001
http://yamamoto-isoroku.com/

新天街通り

Welcome to Nagaoka, a town with the Shinano, Japan’s longest river,flowing through its center, Mt. Sumon watching over the east, and the Sea ofJapan spreading out to the west. Downtown Nagaoka is the crossroad of thepast and the present. How about exploring the town from the JR Nagaoka
Station area, the original location of Nagaoka Castle’s inner citadel?

A cafe managed by TANITA is a hub formaintaining your healthy lifestyle. It is a
crucial part of the Nagaoka City MultiGenerational Health-Conscious Urban
Development Project.

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Open – Air Market

すずらん通りwith Its Blend of Modernism and Traditions

TANITA CAFE

Visitors can trace the life of Isoroku
Yamamoto（Commander-in-Chief of the
Combined Fleet of the Japan ImperialNavy）, a man of affection and integrity.
The left wing of the plane he was on when
he was shot down is on display.

五・十市出店場所

Stroll Aroundthe Nagaoka Station Area

Isoroku Yamamoto
Memorial Museum

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in Kawaguchi

A Special Train Service Exclusive to Niigata Prefecture
Passengers can enjoy a variety of locally-brewed sake,
locally-made snacks, and live jazz performances while
viewing beautiful landscapes through train windows.

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Explore the Historyof Nagaoka

Learn about our prominent leaders from the past, whobuilt the foundations of Nagaoka and who contributed
their efforts in areas of education and culture.

Tadanari Makino（1581－1654）
The first lord of the Makino
Clan appointed to the Nagaoka
feudal domain, Tadanari
Makino completed theconstruction of Nagaoka
Castle and developed
the civil government by
est ablishing a legal
system and developing
agriculture.

Museum of the Makinos
Lords of Nagaoka Han（Nagaoka City Science Museum）
Map (Central): p. 29 C-3

This museum has various articles related to
the Makinos, some of which have the threeoak-leaf family emblem. A model of theformer Nagaoka Castle is also on display.
Where: Saiwai Plaza 3F		
2-1-1 Saiwai-cho, Nagaoka City
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed: 1st and 3rd Mondays and		December 28 – January 4
Admission: Free
Phone: 0258-32-0546
		(Nagaoka City Science Museum)

Tsuginosuke Kawai（1827－1868）
As a chief councilor of the Nagaoka feudal
domain during the last days of the Tokugawa
Shogunate, Tsuginosuke Kawai brought about
political reforms. He commanded the Nagaoka
troops during the Boshin Civil War. Advocating
neutralism, he asked the New Government Forces
for their understanding, which was refused andled to Nagaoka’s resistance against them. He diedduring his escape to Aizu due to a bullet woundin his left knee.

Hokuetsu Boshin Civil War Museum
Map (Central): p. 29 D-1

Located in the Shingumi area where a fierce battle
took place in order to regain the fallen Nagaoka
Castle, this museum houses many precious
articles related to local history, prominent leaders,and culture in the rural community.
Where: 39-2 Daikoku-machi, Nagaoka City
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Closed: Mondays, Fridays, and December 1 – March 31
Admission: Free
Phone: 0258-21-2688 or 0258-32-0546
		(Nagaoka City Science Museum)

Nagaoka City
Museum of Local History
Map (Central): p.29 D-3

The castle-shaped museum situated at the topof a hill in Yukyuzan Park showcases ouroutstanding forerunners, their accomplishments,
and their humanitarian aspects.
Where: 80-24 Oyama-machi, Nagaoka City		(in Yukyuzan Park)
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Mondays and December 9 – January 4
Admission: General - ￥300, SHS Students - ￥200
ES and JHS Students - ￥150
Discounts for Groups
Phone: 0258-35-0185

8Tsuginosuke Kawai Memorial Museum
Map (Detailed): p. 7

The Nagaoka feudal
domain purchased two
Gatling guns and usedthem during the battle
to protect Nagaoka
Castle.

Kanetsugu Naoe（1560－1619）

Torasaburo
Kobayashi（1828－1877）
After its defeat during the Boshin
Civil War, Torasaburo Kobayashi(Chief Councilor of the Nagaoka
f e u d a l d o m a i n) r e s t o r e d w a rdevastated Nagaoka. He insisted thata relief package of one hundred sacksof rice be sold to establish a school.
He advocated the significance of
education. This guiding principle
known as the Spirit of One Hundred
Sacks of Rice, which stresses
education as the first priority,
is the foundation of city
development and shows
Nagaoka’s commitment
to education.

Appointed lord of Yoita Castle, Kanetsugu Naoe, agreat commander, stressed the significance of justiceand love. He was known for wearing the character 愛(ai /love) on the front of his helmet. Successor to the
Naoe Clan, one of the big four under Kenshin Uesugi,
he contributed to the development of local agriculture,industry, and commerce.

Museum of Lord Kanetsugu andLady Osen Map (North): p. 30 B-4Former Tochio Castle Site
Map (East): p. 30 B-5

Statues of One
Hundred Sacks of Rice
Map (Central): p. 29 C-2

The bronze statues depict
a scene from the drama
entitled One Hu nd red
Sacks of R ice w r it ten
by Yuzo Yamamoto andperformed at the Kabukiza
Theater.

Kenshin Uesugi, a prominent samurai warrior,spent his youth at the castle situated on
227-meter high Mt. Kakujo, where he started
his career as a samurai leader.
Where: Tochio-machi, Nagaoka City
Phone: 0258-51-1195
		
(Tochio Tourism Association)

Kenshin Uesugi（1530－1578）
Known as the Tiger of Echigo,
Kenshin Uesugi, a prominent
samurai warrior in the Warring
States Period, spent his youth(14 – 19 years old) in Tochio. He
commanded fierce battles against
Shingen Takeda, Ujiyasu Hojo,and Nobunaga Oda. He isfamous for his five battles
at Kawanakajima against
his lifelong enemy,
Shingen Takeda.

Where: Senshu, Nagaoka City
Phone: 0258-32-0546(Nagaoka Science Museum)		(Yoita Museum of Local
History and Folk Culture)

The statue of Kanetsugu Naoe
welcomes visitors to thismuseum, which features a
replica of his armor as well as
many other historical articles.
Where: 4356 Yoita-otsu, Yoita-machi, Nagaoka City
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Mondays and December 28 – January 4
Admission: General - ￥300, ES and JHS Students - ￥150
Discounts for groups
Phone: 0258-72-2021

RyokanIsoroku Yamamoto（1884－1943）
Isoroku Yamamoto, the Commander-in-Chief of
the Combined Fleet of the Japan Imperial Navy,commanded the Pearl Harbor attack. He stressed theimportance of aviation and opposed starting the war
between Japan and the U.S.A. because he understood
the great difference in their national strength.

（1758－1831）
Ryokan, a Zen monk, is also known as a calligrapher and apoet. He was born in Izumozaki and became a monk at theage of 18. After a pilgrimage throughout Japan, he returned
to his homeland of Echigo (present-day Niigata Prefecture)at the age of 39. As a humble Zen monk admired by many
people, he spent the rest of his life in several parts of
Echigo. Washima is known as his final destination.

Map (Central): p. 29 D-3

Where: 3-13-10 Gakko - cho, Nagaoka Cit y
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Closed: Saturdays, Sundays, Holiday, and		
December 29 – January 3
Admission: Free
Phone: 0258-33-5114

Hachisuba Avenue Map (North): p. 30 ❷Visitors can trace Ryokan’s life at the former houseof the Kimura Family, where he spent his final days,
Ryusenji Temple with his tomb, and Unagushi Shrine
where he enjoyed playing with local children.

Yamakoshi Orataru

Kiokumirai

Map (Detailed): p. 7

Nagaoka Disaster Archive Center
The knowledge and lessons gained fromt he exper ience of t he G reat Chuet su
Earthquake are shared here through various
displays of related articles including aerial
photos taken after the devastation andfootage showing the catastrophe.
Where: Phoenix Ote East 2F, 2-6 Otedori, Nagaoka City
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Closed: Tuesdays and December 28 – January 3
Admission: Free
Phone: 0258-39-5525

This facility focuses on the progressof recovery efforts by the peopleof Yamakoshi who were forced toevacuate their homes and made a
happy return to their own community
after years of evacuation.
Where: 2835 Takezawa-ko , Yamakoshi, Nagaoka City
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Tuesdays and December 28 – January 3
Admission: Free
Phone: 0258-41-1203

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MAP (Southeast): p. 31 E-3

Map (Detailed): p. 7

The current Nagaoka High School was firstestablished in 1872 as Sotokukan (the schoolfor the Nagaoka Feudal Domain), which later
became Kokkan Gakko, followed by anotherchange to Nagaoka Yo Gakko (western styleschool). The museum houses various materials
related to our prominent leaders from the past.

Where: 3938 Shimazaki, Nagaoka City
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed: December 28 – January 3
Admission: General and SHS Students - ¥500
ES and JHS Students - ¥300
		
Phone: 0258-74-3700

Facilities Showing Our Efforts in Recovering from Damage Caused by the Great Chuetsu Earthquake

Map (Detailed): p. 7

Nagaoka High School History Museum

This museum houses a number of poems composed by
Ryokan and the nun Teishin,
his disciple, as well as manyother calligraphic and literaryworks by locals.

Newly Recorded History of Recovery Efforts

Isoroku Yamamoto Memorial Museum
Nyozezo Museum

Ryokan Art Museum Map (North): p. 30 B-3

Kawaguchi KIZUNA Center
MAP (Southeast): p. 31 E-5

Kawaguchi was isolated when the powerfulearthquake hit the community. Visitors to thisexhibit hall can feel the preciousness of the strong
bonds of the people who came together to recoverfrom the damage caused by the catastrophe.
Where: Kawaguchi Sport Park		
1441 Kawaguchi-Nakayama, Nagaoka City
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Tuesdays and December 28 – January 3
Admission: Free
Phone: 0258-89-3620

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Let’s learn more about andenjoy Nagaoka Fireworks!

Sho-Sanjakudama Fireworks

Nagaoka Fireworks(3-foot-diameter shell fireworks)
When a giant 3-foot-diameter Sho-Sanjakudama (300kilograms) is launched up to an altitude of 600 meters
above the ground, a huge 650-meter-diameter flower opens.

ー The Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks Show ー

Summer in Nagaoka is a summer of ﬁreworks.
Why do we launch ﬁreworks annually on August
2nd and 3rd in Nagaoka? Nagaoka Fireworks are
not simply brilliant and spectacular. Nagaoka
Fireworks are displayed in order to send out oursincere and special messages to the world.

Featuring the Highlights of
Nagaoka Fireworks
Ten Chi Jin Fireworks
Commemorating the broadcastof Ten Chi Jin, a long-running
period TV drama, Ten Chi Jin
fireworks have continued since2008, filling the summer night sky
with a sparkling glow. The highly
artistic fireworks in a magnificent
scale (shot from nine locations
along the Shinano River) depict
the life of Kanetsugu Naoe, asamurai warrior who had a special
connection to old Nagaoka.

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meters) is morethan the heig
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The People’s Firm Determination
to Restore the War Devastated City
The history of Nagaoka Fireworks is said to have started in 1879
when 350 fireworks shells were launched during the Hachiman Shrine
Festival in Senju-machi. In 1926, Sho-Sanjakudama fireworks (3-footdiameter shell fireworks) were first displayed, which made a name for
Nagaoka Fireworks throughout Japan. However, the fireworks displays
were discontinued due to the outbreak of the Pacific War.
On August 1st, 1945, American B29 bombers dropped a massive amountof incendiary shells over Nagaoka starting at 10:30 p.m. The bombing
burned down most of the downtown area and claimed 1,486 lives.
After the Pacific War ended, the once-discontinued Nagaoka
Fireworks Show was revived in 1947 during the Nagaoka Festival for
Restoration from War Devastation, which was held to express ourcondolences to the Nagaoka Air Raid victims and to focus our thoughtson the restoration of the war devastated city. In 1951, this event was
renamed the Nagaoka Festival with the revival of the Sho-Sanjakudama(3-foot-diameter shell fireworks).
The Nagaoka Festival has continued to be held on August 1st, 2nd,
and 3rd every year since then. The fireworks displays on August 2nd
and 3rd have gone on since 1948, in memory of the Nagaoka Air Raid
victims, in appreciation of our predecessors for their efforts in postwar
restoration, and with our prayers for the pursuit of everlasting peace.

Phoenix Fireworks Wishing for a Complete Recovery
Over a stretch of about 2 kilometers, these Phoenix-shaped fi reworks haveflown high above the ground since 2005, one year after the Great Chuetsu
Earthquake hit our city on October 23rd, 2004. Phoenix fireworks, all shining ingold, are launched to express our appreciation for the kind support provided bymany people when we faced hardships, to encourage people in other disasteraffected areas, and to wish for everlasting peace in the world.

Kome Hyappyo Fireworks(One Hundred Sacks of Rice)

100 Shots of Fireworks
Shells in Sequence
Creating a magnificent spectacle,
100 shots of 8-inch-diameter
fireworks shells go up in sequencein a “wide screen” method.

Approximately 650meters in diameter

Niagara Falls
In the image of the true Niagara Falls, this 650-meter-long dynamic fi reworks display,which is set up on Chosei Bridge and Ote Ohashi Bridge, vigorously flows down into theriver, creating a mystical glowing world.

Spectators
can join theﬁnale of theshow.

Messages with Lights
At the end of the show, all the spectators join the finale
by waving light-emitting devices in appreciation of thegreat efforts of the pyrotechnicians and the great supportof the sponsors of the show.

A Bridge of Peace Connecting Nagaoka and Pearl Harbor

White Chrysanthemum
Fireworks
The Nagaoka Air Raid started at
10:30 p.m. on August 1st , 1945. At
this memorial time every year, threeshots of pure white fi reworks named
White Chrysanthemum fi reworks areshot up quietly in expression of ourcondolences to war victims. Bells
tolled in the city’s temples also soundextensively throughout the city.

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On August 14th (15th in Nagaoka), 2015, the Memorial Service for 70th Year since the End of
the Pacific War was held at Pearl Harbor. The sister cities of Nagaoka and Honolulu co-hosted
and displayed Nagaoka Fireworks at Pearl Harbor with support
provided by the U.S. Navy. In honor of American and Japanese
war victims and with prayers for everlasting peace in the world,three shots of White Chrysanthemum fi reworks were presented
to the sky over the site where the Pacific War broke out.
On August 15th (16th in Nagaoka), 2015, the Peace-FriendshipCommemoration Ceremony was also held at Pearl Harbor, where
Nagaoka Fireworks were also launched in expression of ourcondolences to war victims, for the pursuit of peace, and withwishes for the healthy growth of our youth.
These historic events allowed us to pass our messages of peace
to our sister city, Honolulu, which also experienced the miseryof war, in the hopes that our stronger messages will be further
conveyed to the world and to the future.

What makes the Nagaoka Fireworks
Show different from others?
The vast f ireworks launching site along the
Sh i n a no, t he longe s t r ive r i n Ja p a n , a l lows
pyrotechnicians to present wide-scaled fireworks
shows by launching an abundance of 8-inch-diameterfi reworks shells in sequence, creating an incredible
number of 300-meter-diameter flowers in the sky.
Over whelmed by the extravagant sounds offireworks, spectators truly feel a marvelous sensationof the huge blossoms opening overhead.
The combination of the great location of thelaunch sites and the highly sophisticated techniquesof Nagaoka’s pyrotechnicians makes Nagaoka
Fireworks quite unique and special.

“Kono Sora no Hana ” Fireworks
In commemoration of a film entitled “Kono Sorano Hana (The Flower of This Sky), the Story of
the Nagaoka Fireworks,” Approximately 1,000
fi reworks shells are launched to the theme musicof the film. They paint the sky in various colors
with the citizens’ wishes for the pursuit of peace.

For Nagaoka Fireworks updates,
please visit the Nagaoka Fireworks official

website.

http://nagaokamatsuri.com/
The highlights of the Nagaoka Fireworks areavailable in a video digest of the Nagaoka Fireworks
Show.

http://nagaokamatsuri.com/movie.html
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Oguni Snow Festival
and Enduro Snow Race

Riders compete with each other for the number ofcircuits they can finish. It is indeed a spectacular sightto watch the riders dashing at full speed, with theirengines roaring and kicking up snowy rooster tails.

When: Late February
Where: Around Oguni Sport Park (Aramachi, Oguni-machi)
Oguni Snow Festival Organizing Committee
Industrial Construction Division, Oguni Branch Of f ice
Phone: 0258-95-5906

Koshi Bonfire Festival

One Hundred Sacks of Rice Festival

This festival tells us about the history of Nagaoka, our predecessors,
and the teaching known as the spirit of One Hundred Sacks of Rice.
People dressed in samurai warrior costumes re-create a historic
picture scroll of the Nagaoka feudal domain that fought to regain
their once-lost Nagaoka castle.

Echigo Nagaoka Sake no Jin(Sake Tasting Event)Come enjoy tasting a variety of sake produced exclusively
by 16 local sake breweries as well as locally-produced
snacks in the city with an ordinance that encourages its
citizens to drink sake when making a toast.
When: Early October
Where: City Hall Plaza - Aôre Nagaoka Nakadoma
Nagaoka City Tourism Planning Division
Phone: 0258-39-2344

When: Early October
Where: Ote Street and Nagaoka Station Area
One Hundred Sacks of Rice Festival Organizing Committee
Phone: 0258-39-2221

Imamachi- Nakanoshima
Giant Kite Battle
People on both sides of
the Kariyata River try topull down the opposing
side’s huge kites, which
are about the size of eighttatami mats.

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Besides the Grand Fireworks Show, Nagaoka has a lot of
fun and traditional festivals. Even in snowy months,
visitors can enjoy many exciting snow-related programs
full of the locals’ enthusiasm.

Mishima Festival with
the National Log-Sawing Competition
The team of two contestants who can saw through a cedar log the fastest
with a 2-meter-long saw are crowned the champions. Cedar logs and saws
are local special products.

A 25-meter high bonfire known as
Sainokami is set up to pray for blessingsof good health and bountiful crops.
Bullfighting in the snow also attracts
many visitors.
When: Early March

When: 1st Saturday - Monday in June
Where: Nakanoshima Ohashi Bridge
Kariyata Riverbanks
Commerce, Industry, and Tourism Section
Industrial Construction Division,
Nakanoshima Branch Office
Phone: 0258-61-2013

Echigo Kawaguchi Snow Hutand Firefly Festival

A mystical world of lights blooms in the darknight over the snow-covered grounds. The festival
features snow-piling competitions, food stallswith locally-produced ingredients, fireworks inthe snow, and many other fun programs.

Tochio Playing with Snow Festival
Visitors can enjoy playing with snow, stage performances,and gourmet tents full of regional specialties. 1,000 snow
huts with candles bring forth a world of fantasy.
When: Early February
Where: Michi no Eki R290 Tochio (Miyazawa, Tochio)
Tochio Tourism Association
Phone: 0258-51-1195

Koshiji Snow Festival
Nagaoka Yukishika Snow Festival
Yoita Full Moon Festival

This festival is full of fun programs in which visitors
can fully enjoy winter in Nagaoka, including making
100 snowmen, candle lights on the snowy ground,stage shows, and fireworks blazing in the night sky.

When: Mid-February - Late February
Where: Hive Nagaoka and around Senshugahara Furusato no Mori Park
Nagaoka Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Phone: 0258-32-4500

Festival and Event Calendar
April

Visitors can enjoy nearly 2,500 cherry trees of various
species such as Someiyoshino, weeping cherry trees,and double-flowered cherry trees in full bloom. In theevening, cherry trees are illuminated, creating a
mystical world awash in highlights of pink.

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When: Early April - Early May
Where: Yukyuzan Park (Oyama-machi)
Nagaoka Incorporated Association of Tourism and Conventions
Phone: 0258-32-1187● Yukyuzan Cherry Blossom Festival● Oguni Cherry Blossom Festival

Cute and smiley bamboo
lanterns with a variety ofdesigns line up on the mainstreet to welcome visitors.

Yukyuzan Cherry Blossom Festival

May● Tochio Temari Festival● Exploring Tochio’s Gangi Walkways● Rakuzanen Illumination● Teradomari Tourism Yosakoi Festival● Opening of Mt. Sumon

When: Late October
Where: Honcho Street, Wakino-machi
Industrial Construction Division,
Mishima Branch Office
Phone: 0258-42-2249
When: August 15 and 16
Where: Mishima Sports Gym Parking Lot
Industrial Construction Division, Mishima Branch Office
Phone: 0258-42-2249

Come Together, Nagaoka!

Six Echigo Nagaoka Winter Festivals
When: Late February
Where: Kawaguchi Sport Park (Nakayama, Kawaguchi)
Echigo Kawaguchi Snow Hut and Firef ly Festival Organizing Committee
Industrial Construction Division, Kawaguchi Branch Of f ice
Phone: 0258-89-3113

Since around 1757, thehighlight of this annual
festival has been the
tradition of dedicating anoboriyatai f loat to
Ts u n o Sh i n t o Sh r i n e.
Spectators line the roadto the shrine and cheer
and praise the bearers of
the float, which is loaded
up with local youth, up
the slope to the shrine.
When: Mid-September
Where: Tsuno Shinto Shrine
in Yoita-machi
Yoita Full Moon Festival
Organizing Council
Phone: 0258-72-2303

Where: Around Amayachi Hall (Tanesuhara, Yamakoshi)
Koshi Bonf ire Festival Of ficeIndustrial Construction Division
Yamakoshi Branch Of f ice
Phone: 0258-59-2343

June● Imamachi-Nakanoshima Giant Kite Battles● Tochio Tourism and Product Fair
●Koshiji Firefly Festival

Echigo-Mishima IlluminatedBamboo Lantern RoadJuly

● Kimpu Shrine Yabusame (horseback archery)● Akiba Bonfire Festival● Kawaguchi Festival● Todo-no-Mori Meisui Tea Ceremony

This festival features snow sculpture
contests with many 2-meter-tall
figures, snowmobile rides, a penalty
kick competition on the snow, andmany other fun programs. Visitors
can enjoy free amazake, a sweet
beverage made from sake lees.
When: Mid-February
Where: Naride Sport Plaza (Fudosawa Area)
Snow Festival in Koshiji Organizing Committee
Industrial Construction Division, Koshiji Branch Office)Phone: 0258-92-5903

August● Nagaoka Festival● Teradomari Port Festival● Furusato (Hometown) Washima Festival● Washima Festival Bow Dance Parade● Mishima Festival with Log Sawing Competition● Seibei Nakagawa Beer Festa● Mochihito Festival with Fireworks Show
● Tochio Festival

September● Lord Kenshin Festival● Yoita Jugoya (Full Moon) Festival● Hachisuba Avenue Ryokan Temari Theater

October● One Hundred Sacks of Rice Festival● Sake Tasting Event at Aôre Nagaoka● Agriculture and Fishery Festival in Teradomari● Nagaoka City Nishikigoi Fair
● Route 290 Festival● Kawaguchi Autumn Festival● Echigo Mishima Take Akari Kaido(Illuminated Bamboo-Lantern Road)● Momijien Maple Garden Illumination

November● Koshiji Momiji Festival● Nagaoka City Autumn Festival● Hotokusan Inari Shrine Night Festival● Raiden Tenjin Shrine Gokaku (Passing Exams)
Prayer Festival

February● Snow Festival in Koshiji● Tochio Playing with Snow Festival● Sumori Shrine Hadaka Oshiai (Naked Pushing)
Festival● Nagaoka Yukishika Snow Festival● Oguni Snow Festival and Enduro Snow Race
● Echigo Kawaguchi Snow Hut and Firefly Festival

March● Koshi Bonfire Festival● Hodare (Rice Plants Bowing down with
Full Heads of Grain) Festival

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A tradition of craftsmanshipand special smithing methods
forged since the warring

Created by families of warmhearted people in a snowy
regionstates period

Hammered Iron Blades of Echigo Yoita
Hammered Iron Blade
Craftsmanship Museum
Map (North): p. 30 Detailed Map ③
Where: 487 Yoita, Yoita-machi, Nagaoka City
Hours: Sundays 9:00a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Mondays - Saturdays
Phone: 0258-72-2619(Kawamasa Hamono)

Based on the craftsmanship ofswordsmithing in the warring
states period, high quality
carpentry tools have been
produced and supplied from
Yoita across Japan since
the Edo period. In 1986,
the national government
designated the Yoita area as a
traditional craftwork producer.
The hammered iron tools createdwith Yoita’s special smithing
methods have a superb cutting
quality.

Paper-making originated as farmers’
side jobs in the snowy winter months.
Oguni’s paper-making involves a special
process that utilizes the bleaching actionof snow, which is known as “kangure.”
In 1974, this process of paper-making
was designated as an intangible culturalproperty in Niigata Prefecture.

Rice
Golden rice grains nurtured by the rich soil andthe farmers’ diligent care
Nagaoka’s rice, cultivated both in flat and terraced paddy
fields, is highly prized for its excellent taste, color, and luster.
In addition to Koshihikari, a well-known brand of rice, anotherkind of rice exclusively produced for sake brewing is also
cultivated in Nagaoka.

Echigo Nagaoka

Regional Specialties

Full of Special Techniques and Traditions

Oguniʼs Hand-Crafted Washi Paper

Japanese Sake

A line-up of a variety ofsake produced with purewater, excellent sakerice, and special sakebrewing techniques!!

Local sake breweries are blessed with pure water from the Shinano River
full of snow-melt water from the nearby mountains, sake rice exclusively
cultivated in fertile lands, and the traditional techniques of the master sakebrewers. With these three essential elements of sake brewing, local brewers
have produced various kinds of excellent sake. Snow is an essential element
necessary for the kanzukuri method of sake-brewing in cold months.

Nagaoka is proud of its traditional techniques andspirit nurtured by the harsh environment of thissnowy region. There is a collection of regionaltreasures that will capture your heart once you taste,
touch, or use them.

Gifts for special occasions and for beloved children

A long tradition of craftsmanship has
been supporting local craftsmen since
the Edo period.
Saw-manufacturing technology in Wakino-machi
originated with Shobei Ogawa (later renamed Nakaya,)
who acquired his expertise through an apprenticeship in
Aizu-Wakamatsu under Juzaemon Nakaya. It was throughhis work that locally-produced saws became well-known
throughout Japan. The many kinds of saws manufactured
in Wakino-machi can meet any customer’s needs.
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Tochio’s temari are elaborately hand-made with brightly coloredsilk threads that are wound in various creative and intricate
patterns. Local women began creating temari by using leftover
threads from local weaving factories to make toys for children toplay with.

Tochio’s Aburage(deep-fried tofu)

Where: 145 Koguriyama, Oguni-machi, Nagaoka City
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed: 2 nd and 4 th Saturdays of every month, Sundays, andNational Holidays
Phone: 0258-95-3016

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Highly-Recommended
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Demonstrations andHands-on-Experienceof Temari Making
Michi no Eki R290 Tochio
Map (East): p.30 B-6

Where: 1764 Tochio-Miyazawa,
Nagaoka City
Hours: 2nd Sunday of every month
10:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fee: ￥600
Phone: 0258-77-0100(reservations required)Oguni Washi Manufacturers’ Association Map (Southeast): P. 31 A-6

The City of Nagaoka has 16 sake breweries, the largest numberof all municipalities in Niigata Prefecture, which is known asa sake-brewing region. The city established an ordinance toencourage the people of Nagaoka to drink sake for toasts. This
ordinance is the first of its kind in Niigata Prefecture. Thisidea was brought up in the hopes that koji-based food culture,such as sake brewing, will be handed down from generation
to generation. Just taste-test the local brands and find yourfavorite! Sake also makes for a wonderful local souvenir.

Tochioʼs Temari (Ornamental Cloth Handballs)

Saw Manufacturing in Wakino-machi

Hands-on-Experience of Paper-Making

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Rice Crackers

Unlik e other cities
across Japan, Nagaoka,
known as a rice-farming
community, has manyrice cracker producing
factories. The highlypopular Kaki-no-Tane, inthe shape of persimmon
seeds , origi nated in
Nagaoka.

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You Need to Try These!
Standard Menu Items in Nagaoka

ItalianYakisoba (a stir-fried noodle dish)topped with meat sauce is a popular
fast-food dish in Niigata Prefecture.
It is often presented on TV as a
typical Niigata B-grade cuisine.
When people here say “Italian,”it means this kind of stirfried noodles, which should
always come with gyoza(pot stickers).

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are only available in Nagaoka. Visitors from other areas
often tell us how unique these dishes are. Enjoy these local
delicacies when you visit Nagaoka.
One of the
top five ramen
in Niigata

Remen

Nagaoka Shoga Joyu Ramen（Ginger and Soy Sauce Ramen）

The aroma of ginger in soy sauce soup fills
your mouth, easily warming you up on cold
days. For many years, this ramen has been
deeply rooted in Nagaoka, which is known asa highly competitive area for ramen in Japan.

Quite different from ordinary
cold noodles or Chinese style
cold noodles, Nagaoka remen
is truly local soul food. The
chemistry between the sour
soup, sweet mayonnaise, andcrisp vegetables is perfect.

Shoyu Sekihan

Hegi Soba, Buckwheat-Funori Noodles

Nagaoka’s unique sekihan is made fromglutinous rice steamed with kidneybeans and flavored with soy sauce. The
delicate balance of soy sauce, steamed
rice, and mildly sweet kidney beans
make Nagaoka’s sekihan, a regional
specialty, incredibly delicious. Shoyu
sekihan is available at any supermarket
in town throughout the year.

A special feature of soba-making in Nagaoka is theuse of funori（a kind of seaweed）as a thickener,
which makes these soba noodles smooth, f ir m,nutritious, and delicious. Soba noodles are served on a
special tray called hegi. The accompanying tempura,deep-fried vegetables and seafood, are also dipped in
the soy-based sauce for the buckwheat noodles. Thisis the local way to enjoy tempura.

Tochio’s Cold Ramen

A Lineup of the Bounty MSypecof the Sea of Japan Tour Notieasl
and Seasonal Specialties

This chilled ramen with lessfat is refreshing on a typically
hot and humid summer day in
Tochio, which is also known
for its heavy snowfall in winter.
This cold and tasty ramen is theresult of local ideas.

Hamayaki Grilled Seafood
Fresh seafood grilled on-site at
the Teradomari Fish Market is aconstant draw. One of the mostpopular treats is grilled squid, but
you should find your own favorite.

Yofu Katsudon（Western-Style Pork Cutlet Dish with Rice）
Slices of pork cutlet lie on a bed of rice andare drenched with a western-style sauce.
There is the “Western-Cuisine” type with aketchup-based sauce and the “Restaurant”
type with a demi-glace sauce, both lovingly
called “yokatsu (wester n-st yle cutlet)”among the locals.

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Osen Ramen
In the image of Lady Osen, thededicated wife of Lord Kanetsugu
Naoe of old Yoita in the Warring States
Period, this soy-milk-based ramen originatedin the Yoita District in 2015 after long days ofexperimenting and taste-testing. The harmony ofthe mild white broth seasoned with salt and the
locally-grown vegetables create an exquisite taste.

Teradomari Fish Market Street

Map (North): p. 30 B-2Facing the Sea of Japan, this bustling market street lined with wallto-wall storefronts providing a variety of fresh marine products
and souvenirs attracts a great number of locals and tourists
throughout the year. This marketplace is nicknamed Ameyoko
Fish Alley, in the style of Ameyoko Alley in Ueno, Tokyo.

Banya Jiru Soup
In the old days, fishermen used to prepare a large
pot of soup called banya nabe with various kindsof fish and seafood at their guard lodges（banya）
on the beach. These days, banya nabe is often
served during seasonal events.
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Doin Heights Camping Site
Nagaoka has a naturally-blessed environment surrounded by rivers, mountains, theocean, and snow. You can enjoy outdoor activities with your family and friends at various
locations around the city throughout the year.
Echigo Hillside National Government Park
Map (Central): p. 29 A-3

The largest national government park in the Hokuriku region is wellequipped with various recreational facilities. Seasonal flowers andoccasional light shows always attract many visitors.

Map (East): p. 30 C-7

Situated at the foot of beautiful Mt. Sumon,
this site is an ideal place for camping including
an autocamp area, mountain climbing, andglestain skiing (a form of grass skiing).
Where: 8092 Tochibori, Nagaoka City
Season: Mid-May - Early November (tentative)
Closed: Wednesdays
Phone: 0120-33-0773
http://www.tochio.net/doinOguni Forest Park

Where: 1950-1 Aza-Mitsumata, Miyamoto-Higashikatamachi, Nagaoka City
Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in April, September, and October
9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. from May to August
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. from November to March
Closed: Mondays (or Tuesday if Monday
is a holiday) and January 1
Open every day from April to
OctoberCheck park information in
November and December
Phone: 0258-47-8001
http://echigo-park.jp/

Washima Autocamp Site

Where: 208 Ogunimachi-Kamiiwata, Nagaoka City
Open: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Closed: Wednesdays (or Thursday if Wednesday is a holiday)
December 1 - March 31
Phone: 0258-95-3161 (Yoraku-kan)
http://www.ogurin-park.com/

Kawaguchi Sport Park
Map (North): p. 30 A-3

Map (North): p. 30

Where: 2456 Kawaguchi-Nakayama, Nagaoka City
Open: April 1 - November 30 (depending on the accumulation of snow)
Phone: 0258-89-4171
0258-89-3000 (for cottage reservation)
http://www.city.nagaoka.niigata.jp/kankou/asobu/taiken/kawa-camp.html

Umamichi Forest Park
Map (North): p. 30 B-4

Where: 745 Motoyoita, Yoita-machi, Nagaoka City
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed: November 21- March 31
Phone: 0258-74-3010
http://www.kizuna-camp.com./

Nozumi Beach, Chuo Beach, Kanayama Beach,
Gomoto Beach, and Ochimizu Beach

Popular and Friendly Ski Areas in Nagaoka City
The cornice (a huge icy overhang) of Mt. Sumon, is a workof art created by Mother Nature. At the end of the season,
you can enjoy the “Mt. Sumon Cornice Tour” and the“Appreciation Festival.”
Where: 6044 Tochibori, Nagaoka City
Season: Late December - Early March
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
(Fridays, Saturdays, and the day
before a holiday)
Phone: 0120-33-0773
http://www.tochio.net/ski/

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Koshi Kogen Ski Area
Map (Southeast): p. 31 DE-3

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Skiers can feel the at-homeNotesatmosphere on the slopes equippedwith only a single chair lift. A
continuous variety of events on thesnow-covered ground are always
being planned.

Tochio Family Ski Area Map (East): p. 30 C-6

Nagaoka Municipal Ski Area
Map (Central): p. 29 D-3

Where: 910 Yamakoshi-Takezawa-ko, Nagaoka City
Season: Late December - Early March
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Night Skiing (Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays)
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays(open if they are national holidays)
Phone: 0258-59-3500

Surrounded by the natural environment of the East
Mountain Range, the slopes welcome snowboarders
and skiers, from beginners to experts. The top of thehill commands a panoramic view of the city.

These five beaches sit along the 16-kilometer coastline stretchingsouth from Teradomari. The sea is fairly shallow for a good
distance from the shore. Families visiting from in and aroundNiigata Prefecture can enjoy the water and have a relaxing time.
Phone: 0258-75-3363 (Teradomari Tourism Association)
http://www.city.nagaoka.niigata.jp/kankou/asobu/asobu/kaisuiyoku

Map (Southeast): p. 31 E-5

These camping sites are well equipped with a baseball park, a multipurpose plaza, and cottages. The Echigo Kawaguchi hot spring bathhouse is nearby for day-trippers. (p. 24)

You can feel the deep richness of nature in thisforest. The tree-shaped cottages are a popular
attraction for vacationers.

Beachesebepaanbelse syamYoou ﬁnd Josa beetllees.
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Autocamp Site and Tableland Camp Site

This camping site overlooking the Sea of Japan is
an ideal place for vacationers to refresh themselveswith the pleasant ocean breeze, swimming at thebeach, the beautiful sunset on the water, followed
by a dark sky full of twinkling stars.
Where: 1 Ryotaka, Nagaoka City
Open: Mid-April - Early November
Phone: 0258-74-3010
http://www.kizuna-camp.com./

Map (Southwest): p. 31 A-6

Visitors can enjoy camping at this spacious park blessedwith rich vegetation. The park has facilities for overnightaccommodations, a hot bath on a day trip, and a hands-on
experience of the natural environment.

The cornice of Mt. Sumon

Where: 3300 Suyoshi-machi, Nagaoka City
Season: Late December - Early March
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Phone: 0258-34-2225

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Encounter
Cute Eyes

Niigata Prefectural Museumof History Map (Central): p. 29 B-3

The opportunity to make friends with marine
animals and soft and fluffy land animals awaits!

Yamakoshi Alpaca Farms
Map (Southeast): p. 31 E-2 F-1

In 2009, the owner of Green Dog Alpaca
Ranch in Colorado, U.S.A. presented somealpacas to the earthquake-devastated districtof Yamakoshi in order to encourage thedisaster-affected people and suggested they
establish an alpaca farm as a tourist spot.
The quiet and gentle alpacas are now used
to life in Yamakoshi, relaxing in the minifarms at two locations in the district.
Where: 169 Yamakoshi Takezawa-otsu,
Nagaoka City (Yubu Farm)
2978 Yamakoshi-Tanesuhara,
Nagaoka City (Tanesuhara Farm)
Open: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Snowy months
Admission: Free
Feed: ¥100/bag
Phone: 0258-59-2062（Yamakoshi Alpaca Village Co., Ltd.）

Situated on the hill of Sekihara, the homeof ancient flame-shaped pots, this facility
is a Jomon-culture-based museum where
Niigata’s history and culture as well as
Jomon culture are introduced and studied
from a national and global point of view.
Along with the permanent displays, there
are also special exhibits.

Where: 2247-2 Gongendo, 1 Sekihara-machi, Nagaoka City
Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Mondays (or Tuesday if Monday is a holiday)
December 29 - January 3
Admission: General - ¥510
SHS and College Students - ¥200
JHS Students and under - Free
Discounts for groups of 20 or more
Phone: 0258-47-6130
http://nbz.or.jp/

The Vast Land of
the Jomon Culture

Where did our ancestors come from? Civilizations
usually form and flourish in areas where water exists.
This is basic knowledge throughout the world. With
the Shinano River flowing through it, Nagaoka is alsoa land with numerous historic sites and ancient objects
being discovered.
The Flame-Shaped Pot andthe Umataka Historic Site

The Flame-Shaped Pot (exclusively named),
whose projections resemble tong ues offlames, was first unearthed at the Umataka
Historic Site in 1936. Together with thisancient pot, 300 other pieces of ancient
ear thenware and stone tools have been
designated as important cultural properties.

Teradomari Aquarium
Map (North): p. 30 B-2

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Higashiyama Family Land
Map (Central): p. 29 D-3

Built on the Sea of Japan, this aquarium has avariety of collections of nearly 10,000 marine andfresh water animals of about 400 different species,
including Magellan penguins and harbor seals.
On a clear day, visitors can enjoy a panoramicview of Sado Island from the observatory.

At this recreational park in the vast naturalenvironment at the foot of the East Mountain
Range, children can play with bunnies, sheep,and goats at the petting zoo. They can also enjoy
pony rides. It would be fun to have a hands-onexperience of shearing sheep in spring.

Where: 9353-158 Teradomari-Hanatate, Nagaoka City
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (last admittance - 4:30 p.m.)
Closed: December 28 - January 4
Admission: General - ¥700, JHS Students - ¥450
ES Students - ¥350, 3- to 5-year-olds - ¥200
Phone: 0258-75-4936
http://www.aquarium-teradomari.jp/

Where: 3447 Suyoshi-machi , Nagaoka City
Open: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Pony Rides: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays
Closed: 2nd Monday of November - 2nd Friday of April
Admission: Free (Pony Ride: ¥300)
Phone: 0258-34-2225

Flame-Style Pot

Fujihashi Historic Site

This historic site features elevated-floor-styledwellings of an ancient community which
is believed to have flourished in the western
hills of the Shinano River at the end of the
Jomon period. The site is known as one of
the few communities where gemstones suchas jade were processed.

Yukyuzan Mini-Zoo
Map (Central): p. 29 D-3

Visitors can see several species of birds including
a peacock, black-headed ibises (closely related tothe crested ibis), and pheasants. At the “monkey
mountain,” playful monkeys romp and relax.
Where: Otsu, 96 Oyama-machi, Nagaoka City (in Yukyuzan Park)
Open: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (all year round)
Admission: Free
Phone: 0258-37-6385

Umataka Jomon-Kan Museum
Map (Central): p. 29 B-3
Where: 3060-1,1 Sekihara-machi, Nagaoka City
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Mondays (or Tuesday if Monday is a holiday)
December 29 - January 3
Admission: General and College Students - ¥200 (Party - ¥150)
HS Students and under - Free
Discounts for groups of 20 or more
Phone: 0258-46-0601
http://www.museum.city.nagaoka.niigata.jp./umataka/

Fujihashi Historic Plaza
Map (Central): p. 29 B-3
Where: 4157-1 Nishizu-machi, Nagaoka City
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Mondays (or Tuesday if Monday is a holiday)
Winter months
Admission: Free
Phone: 0258-46-8441

Crown-Style Pot

The Flame-Shaped Pot
was discovered first inJapan at the Umataka
Historic Site.

Flame-Shaped Pot
Flame -Style Potter y,Sophisticated Artifacts
from the Jomon Period

On Display at the Britis

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Nagaoka’s approximately
5,000-year-old flamestyle pots, which were une
arthed at the Iwanohara
Historic Site of Fukasawamachi, are on display
at the British Museum in
the U.K. for three years
starting from October 201
6. In 2012, Nagaoka’sancient pottery pieces wer
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the museum. On the occ
asion of a renewal projectof the Jom on Per iod Section of the Jap ane se
Gal lery at the Brit ish
Mus eum , the mus eum
requested that the City of
Nagaoka display somepieces of its ancient pottery. The highly artistic
ﬂame-style pottery fascinat
es all who see it.

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Okuchi Renkon (Lotus Root) Field (Nakanoshima District)

Enjoy

the Nostalgic
Landscape ofJapan

Terraced Rice Paddies
and Carp Ponds

Ancient times
Reminiscing about them
In a dream or reality
While listening to the sounds ofDrizzling rain

Yamakoshi

The step-like terraced rice paddies dotting the hillsides ofmountainous Yamakoshi are our historic heritage, which reminds usof the nostalgic views of rural landscapes from the good old days.
These successive terraced curves also offer various seasonal views.
Local farmers have continued to support the people of Nagaoka byproudly protecting these paddies and producing quality rice.

(by Ryokan, a Zen monk)

山古志
Yamakoshi

If you feel like Ryokan did,come visit Nagaoka where
nostalgic landscapes pull at
your heartstrings.

Even though the soil in the Nakanoshima Okuchi area was inappropriate forrice cultivation, it was found to be good for growing lotus roots. Since that
discovery, for over 90 years, Okuchi lotus roots with their crisp texture havebeen a well-known brand in Japan. The vast field with large green leaves inspring and with pristine lotus flowers in summer is truly a wonderful sight.

Todo no Mori Yusui (Spring Water)
Late July - Mid-August

Rengeji’s Osugi(Giant Japanese Cedar Tree)(Mishima District)
Map (Central): p. 29 A-1

The beautiful giant Japanesecedar tree towering over the
grounds of Shichishagu Shrine isestimated to be about 1,200 years
old and designated as a naturalmonument in Niigata Prefecture.
The neighboring Osugi Park withits deep, rich nature is ideal for
picnicking.

Osugi Park

(Tochio District)Supplying drinking and irrigation water, this spring has
been a source of life for the community since the old days.
Thanks to the locals’ worship of the nearby mountainand a mythological god with the upper body of a horse
and the lower body of a human, the spring continues toprovide fresh and clear water in the sacred forest. The
spring water is recognized by the Environmental Agency
as one of the top 100 spring water locations in Japan, andis also recognized as one of Niigata’s “Excellent Waters.”
The forest’s soft spring water attracts many visitors who
enjoy drinking it and even taking containers of it home.

Todo no Mori Meisui Park

Map (East): p. 30 B-7

Where: 3996 Nishinakanomata, Nagaoka City
Open: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Winter months and Tuesdays(Open on Tuesday if it is a holiday and on Tuesdays in August)
Admission: Free
Phone: 0258-58-3050 (Atore Todo)
0258-51-1195 (Tochio Tourism Association [during winter months])

Map (Central): p. 29 A-1

Where: 1993-4 Rengeji, Nagaoka City
Open: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Tuesdays and winter months
Admission: Free
Phone: 0258-42-3478(Osugi Hall in Osugi Park)

Yukiwariso (a kind of primrose)(Prefectural Flower)

A kind of primrose known as yukiwariso in Japanese
literally means a plant that grows by breaking through thesnow cover. People from snowy regions especially admire
yukiwariso because it is a plant that announces the arrivalof spring. You can enjoy many colonies of yukiwariso invarious shapes and colors throughout Niigata Prefecture.
In Nagaoka, the Echigo Hillside Park (refer to p.18),
the Snowy Region Botanical Gardens, and the Washima
District are the places where you can enjoy yukiwariso.

Snowy Region Botanical Gardens Map (Central): p. 29 A-2

Kawaguchi

Early March - Early April

Tochio川口

栃尾

Mini Illustrated Guide to 20 village communities with the Yamakoshi District

Nagaoka
Nishikigoi

Bullfighting (Yamakoshi District)
Map (Southeast): p. 31 F-3

Cattle are essential for farming inmountainous areas. The approximately
1,000-year-old tradition of bullfighting
is considered to be a sacred event inYamakoshi. The specific feature of thistradition is to pull the two bulls apart at the climax of fighting without
deciding victory or defeat. The locals’ strong determination helped revive
and preserve this tradition of bullfighting that was once discontinued.
The bullfighting in this community is designated as an important nationaltreasure of intangible folk culture.
Where: 960 Minamidaira-otsu, Yamakoshi, Nagaoka City
(Yamakoshi Bullﬁghting Ground)H o u r s: 10:00 a.m. (doors open), 1:00 p.m. (matches start)
Season: May - Early November
Admission: General - ¥2,000, ES Students and under - Free
Phone: 0258-59-3933 (Yamakoshi Bullﬁghting Association)
0258-59-2343 (Yamakoshi Tourism Association)

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Where: 3 Miyamoto-machi, Nagaoka City
Open: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Mid-November - Late March
Admission: General - ¥400, ES/JHS/SHS Students - ¥50
Discounts for groups of 20 or more
Phone: 0258-46-0030 http://www.niks.or.jp/syokubut/(Multi-Colored Ornamental Carp)

as their center are said to be the birthplaces of theMySpec
Nishikigoi, which is known as the symbolic fishiTour N alof Japan. Nishikigoi is also known as Nagaoka’s
otescity fish. Here are a few examples of Nishikigoi in
unique colors and patterns.

KohakuThe most popular breed with red
patterns on a white body

The Echigo Plain from Nakanoshima

The Land of Flittering Fireflies

The land where the Shinano
and the Uono meet

Koshiji’s Fireﬂies(Mid-June - Mid-July)
Nagaoka’s naturally blessed environment provides many
habitats for fireflies. This mystical world of twinkling
fireflies flittering and dancing along in the dark, which is a
special seasonal feature in summer, is a must-see! Fireflywatching events are held in the Koshiji District and the
Snowy Region Botanical Gardens every summer.

Taishosanshoku
Tri-colored with black and red patterns
on a white body

Asagi

The back is covered in blue scales
and the lower body has accentsof red.

Utsurimono
Red, white, yellow, or other patterns
on a black body, called redutsuri, white-utsuri, yellowutsuri, etc.

TanchoShowasanshoku
Tri-colored with red and white patterns on a
black bodyIn the image of tancho crane, thisbreed has a round red crest on thecenter of its head.

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Momijien Maple Garden

Yomogihira Hot Spring Resort

Where: 600 Asahi, Nagaoka City
Closed: Winter months
Admission: Free
Phone: 0258-92-5903
		(Commerce, Industry, and Tourism Section
		Industrial Construction Division,Koshiji Branch Office)Map (Central): p. 29 D-4

Located in a suburban mountainous area, the hotspring water of the three Japanese-style inns aredifferent in quality, yet they are all effective forskincare. At the neighboring Koryu Shinto Shrine,
worshippers from various parts of Japan pray forbusiness prosperity and the well-being of theirfamilies. This naturally-blessed area also allows
visitors convenient access to the Yamakoshi District,which is known for its Nishikigoi (multi-coloredornamental carp) farming and bullfighting.
Hot Spring Resorts in Nagaoka
P. 29 D-4 0258-23-2231
Yomogihira Hot Springs:Izumiya…………………………
P. 29 D-4 0258-23-2221
Fukubikiya… …………………
P. 29 D-4 0258-23-2121
Yomoyamakan ………………
P. 29 A-3 0258-47-5656
Aoba Hot Spring AQUARE Nagaoka …………………
P. 29 C-4 0258-22-2036
Nagaoka Kamaburo Hot Spring Inn… …………………
P. 30 A-5 0258-44-8480
Katsura Hot Spring …………………………………………
P. 29 D-3 0258-32-2492
Nagaoka Hot Spring Yumotokan… ……………………
P. 29 A-3 0258-46-2258
Mishimadani Hot Spring Eikyuso…………………………
P. 29 B-2 0258-28-4126
Jiho Hot Spring ………………………………………………
P. 29 D-3 0258-35-6151
Airin Hot Spring………………………………………………
P. 29 D-3 0258-47-0596
Haige Hot Spring Haige no Yu Toeikan… ……………
P. 29 D-2 0258-31-9300
Asoda Kannondo Hot Spring Aso no Yu………………
Teradomari Hot Spring Teradomari Onsen Hokushinkan
P. 30 B-2 0258-75-2172…………………………………………………………………
Teradomari Kaigan (Seaside) Hot Springs
P. 30 (Detailed) 0258-75-3228
Bimi Tankyu no Yado Sumiyoshiya … …………………
P. 30 (Detailed) 0258-75-3221
Fujitaya … ………………………
P. 30 (Detailed) 0258-75-3377
Tajin… ……………………………
Teradomari Misaki (Cape) Hot Springs
P. 30 B-1 0258-41-6111
Hotel Asuka… ……………………………………………
P. 30 B-1 0258-75-5533
Taiko no Yu … ……………………………………………
Teradomari Nozumi Kaigan (Seaside) Hot Spring Yasuragi no Yado Yuhana
P. 30 B-1 0258-75-5032…………………………………………………………………
P. 30 B-3 0258-72-4649
Shionoiri Hot Spring Shiho no Sato So …………………
P. 30 B-3 0258-72-4385
Koshi no Yu……………………………………………………
P. 31 B-3 0258-94-2417
Nishidani Mineral Springs:Chuseikan… …………………
P. 31 B-3 0258-94-2406
Yumoto Ryokan………………
P. 30 B-6 0258-52-2365
Nigoro Mineral Spring Choseikan… ……………………
P. 31 A-6 0258-95-3161
Enmei no Yu Yorakukan……………………………………

Map (Southwest): p. 31 C-2Completed in 1896 as a villa for the Takahashi Family, wealthy
landowners of the former Raikoji Village, the garden is wellknown for its breathtaking view of crimson maple leaves
in the autumn, during which the Momiji Festival is held.
The illuminated garden in the autumnal evening creates aspectacular world of lights.

Shoraikaku Map (Southwest): p. 31 C-2

Koryu Shrine

Map (Central): p. 29 D-4
Where: 1284 Yomogihira-machi,		Nagaoka City
Phone: 0258-23-2020

Teradomari Hot Spring Resort

Map (North): p. 30 B-1 B-2

Teradomari Kaigan (Seaside) Hot Spring is located near TeradomariPort. Teradomari Hot Spring is slightly inland. Teradomari Misaki(Cape) Hot Spring and Teradomari Nozumi Kaigan (Seaside) Hot
Spring are to the north of the fish market street.

Visit

fort
Com able

Hot Spring
Resorts
Nagaoka has a variety of hot spring
resorts from traditionally famous hot
springs to casual hot springs for a day
trip. Health-conscious visitors are also
welcome to try the curative waters.
In Nagaoka, you can enjoy excellent
hot spring baths and beautiful viewsof the surrounding landscapes at thesame time, whether you are at thebeach or in the mountains.

This traditional Japanese-style house is the former residenceof Yonosuke Hirasawa, the founder of the Asahi-Shuzo Sake
Brewing Co., Ltd. The house is decorated with art déco-stylearchitecture such as round windows and stained glass windows.
Where: 880-1 Asahi, Nagaoka City
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Closed: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and winter months		(Asahi-Shuzo Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.)
Phone: 0258-92-3181

Shoraikaku

Momijien Maple Garden Tomoegaoka Cottage

Otake Memorial House
Map (North): p. 30 C-4

A Relaxing
andHealingTour
Echigo Tochio Hot Spring Oirako no Yu
Map (East): p. 30 B-6

As oirako means “my home” in Tochio’s local
dialect, young and old alike are welcome toenjoy the at-home atmosphere here. A free footbath is offered from spring to autumn.
Where: 179-2 Akatani, Nagaoka City (Senior Citizens’ Center Tochio)
Hours: Sunday - Wednesday		
11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
		
12:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (hot bath)		Fridays and Saturdays		
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
		
12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (hot bath)
Closed: Thursdays and December 29 - January 3
Admission: Senior Citizens - ¥250, General - ¥400, SHS Students - ¥350
		JHS Students - ¥250, ES Students - ¥200
		Discounts for groups
Phone: 0258-89-8590

Rakuzanen Garden Map (North): p. 30 B-4

Completed in 1892 as a villa for the wealthyme rcha nt M iwa Fa m ily, t he il lu m i nat ed
Rakuzantei Cottage and azalea blossoms in theJapanese-style landscape garden attract many
visitors in May.
Where: Ko 627, Yoita-ko, Yoita-machi, Nagaoka CityO p e n : 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Closed: December 28 - January 3
Admission: Free
Phone: 0258-72-3201
		(Industrial Construction Division, Yoita Branch Office)Kanichi Otake, a well-known local lawmaker,
was born in this house. He dedicated himself
to various river improvement and development
projects for the Kariyata River and the Okozu
Diversion Channel. The landscaped garden is
blessed with beautiful cherry blossoms in spring.
Where: 4-1 Nakanoshima, Nagaoka City
Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
		
1st and 3rd Fridays and 2nd Sundays of every month
Closed: December 28 - January 4
Admission: Free
Phone: 0258-61-2010
		
(Regional Promotion Division		Nakanoshima Branch Office)Nagaoka, a modern cit y w ith al l
the excitement of a bustling town, is
where you can also find a nostalgic
atmosphere from the good old days.
How about visiting these cozy places
and taking a step back in time?

Settaya

A Time-Honored Neighborhoodwith Breweries

Map (Central): p. 29 (Detailed)

My

S
Tour pecial
Notes

Echigo Kawaguchi Hot Spring
Hotel Sun Rolla

Map (Southeast): p. 31 E-5Hanamizuki Hot Spring Kiho
Map (Central): p. 29 B-2

Surrounded by the rich natural environmentof the Mishima District, visitors can enjoy thebeautiful landscape and various types of hot
spring baths. Free foot baths are also offered inAugust, December, and January.
Where: 6964 Kamiiwai, Nagaoka City
Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. every day
Admission: ¥870 for a hot bath on a day trip
Phone: 0258-42-4126
http://www.kihou.jp/index.html

24This hot spring complex equipped with
hot spr i ng bat h s, a spor t g y m , a nd aheated swimming pool will help visitors
rehabilitate and promote good health. Alongwith the fine quality of the hot spring waterand the beautiful view of the surrounding
landscape, this facility features uniquetypes of baths such as baths with water
straight from the hot spring source and anelectric bath with a low-frequency electric
current. The adjacent Hotel Sun Rolla isperfect for accommodations.
Where: 2515-4 Kawaguchi-Nakayama, Nagaoka City
Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Closed: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesdays
Admission: General - ¥800, Children - ¥550
Phone: 0258-89-4511 (Echigo Kawaguchi Hot Spring)		
0258-89-3000 (Hotel Sun Rolla)
http://www.hotel-sunrolla.jp/

Hasegawa Residence Map (Southwest): p. 31 A-4

The Hasegawa Residence, the oldest privatehouse in Niigata Prefecture, was owned by
the Hasegawa Family, landowning wealthy
farmers in the former Koshiji Village. In 1706,
a large-scale fire broke out and burned down
the original mansion. The present-day mansion
is said to have been reconstructed in 1716. The
historic mansion with its unique architecturalfeatures was designated as one of the nation’s
important cultural monuments in 1982.
Where: 773-1 Tsukanoyama, Nagaoka City
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed: December 1 - March 31
Admission: SHS students and above - ¥420		ES and JHS Students - ¥210, Discounts for groups
Phone: 0258-94-2518 (Hasegawa Residence)
Phone: 0258-92-5903
		(Commerce, Industry, and Tourism Section
Industrial Construction Division, Koshiji Branch Office)		

Settaya flourished as a hub of transportation startingin the Edo period. Kofukuji Temple, the former
headquarters of the Nagaoka feudal domain during
the Boshin civil war, still remains in this neighborhood.
Blessed with quality water, the Settaya area has been
known as a neighborhood of breweries over the years.
Many time-honored sake and shoyu (soy sauce)
breweries and miso (soybean paste) factories areconcentrated within a 500-square-meter area. Visitors
can smell the sweet fragrance of koji malt all around thetown. The Settaya area has several registered tangible
cultural assets of Japan including old storehouses andother buildings as well as many little shrines including
Inari shrines. How about strolling around this retro townwith its nostalgic atmosphere from the good old days?

Enjoy Guided Tours
Enjoy interesting and relaxing guided
tours of this historical neighborhood
filled with various types of breweries.
Fee: ¥1,000 per Group (1-15 visitors)
for 2 hours
Application: Nagaoka Incorporated
Association of Tourism
and Conventions
Phone: 0258-32-1187(9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.)25

Discover Locally-Grown

Farmers’ Markets

Nagaoka Vegetables

Locally-grown and locally-distributed vegetables are named Nagaoka Yasai (vegetables).
Let’s take a look at Nagaoka’s proud “Nagaoka vegetable culture,” which developed inthis land of heavy snowfall, fertile soil, and a hot and humid climate in summer.

More than 40 farmers’ markets ofvarying sizes are located in Nagaoka.
These are the perfect places to purchasevarious kinds of Nagaoka Vegetables.
They make good souvenirs, so be on thelookout for these markets while driving
along.

SakanaMame Eggplants ideal

The Nagaoka Vegetables Brand Association designated Nagaoka Vegetables
t a reusing the following criteria.
W ha kaoNaga les? ❶Vegetables that for many years have been grown and are available exclusively
in Nagaoka.
ta b
Vege

for pickling

Hachikoku
Nasu

Yuki
Daikon❷Vegetables that are typically available anywhere, yet are more delicious if
they are grown exclusively in Nagaoka.
❸Newly developed vegetables that are prepared with unique recipes createdand enjoyed exclusively in Nagaoka.
There are currently 16 kinds of vegetables designated as Nagaoka Vegetables.
You are most welcome to sample these locally-grown vegetables, which locals
truly cherish and admire.

July

August

Sept.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Kinchaku Nasu
Hachikoku Nasu
Itouri

Nagaokana

Feb.

Mar.

April

SatoimoYugo Calabash
Kagura Namban

SummerVegetables

Jan.

Daruma Renkon

Issumboshi
Sakana Mame

Taina  Raw Taina
Late Oct. - Late Nov.

Nagaokana Salted Nagaokana Mid-Nov. - Late Feb.
Shirayuki Kokabu

Crisp lotus roots inthe shape of red goodluck tumbling dolls

SatoimoSpaghetti squash withexcellent texture

Shirayuki
Kokabu26

Itouri

KaguraNambanMap (East): p. 30 B-6

Map (Southeast): p. 31 E-5

DarumaRenkonRoadside Station

Map (North): p. 30 B-3

Ryokan no Sato, Washima

Where: 84-2 Kawaguchi Nakayama, Nagaoka City
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
(9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. between December and March)
Closed: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesdays(It is open if Tuesday is a holiday.)
between April and November.
Every Tuesday between December and March(It is open if Tuesday is a holiday.)Phone: 0258-89-4550

Motenashiya Community Friendship CenterIn this 180-year-old house, you can finda variety of local products on sale andspecial regional dishes.
Greenspreserved
with salt

Vendors and shoppers can enjoy
chatting and have a good time.

Pouch-shaped
eggplants that are softand rich when steamed

San Pachi no Ichi Map (Central): p. 29 D-2

Kinchaku
Nasu

Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
(late April - late December)
Closed: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
Phone: 0258-51-5088

Some Other

Delicious Nagaoka Products

Map (Nagaoka Station Area): p. 7

Where: 1, 2 Sakanoue-machi, 2 Otedori, and 2, 3 Tono-machi, Nagaoka CityW h e n: 1st, 5th, 10 th, 15th, 20 th, and 25th of every month
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Goods and services include fruits, vegetables, plants, seeds, flowers, seafood,dried food, food and beverages, clothes, footwear, knife sharpening, etc.

Nashi
Nasu

Where: 1764 Tochio Miyazawa, Nagaoka City
Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
(10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Jan. 2 and 3)
Closed: December 31 - January 1
Phone: 0258-77-0100

Go-To no Ichi
The Nagaoka City Agriculture
Association started this market
in 1925. This market is open
on the 1st, 5th, 10 th, 15th, 20 th,
and 25th of every month.

Zuiki

This information headquarters is filledwith everything about Tochio including
regional specialties and souvenirs.

Farmers’ Market Smile Tochio
Everything here is grown in Tochio andis labeled with the farmer’s name.

Where: 5713-2 Shimazaki, Nagaoka City
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed: 1st Mondays (or Tuesday if Monday is a holiday)
December 29 - January 3(It is open every day in May and August.)
Phone: 0258-41-8110

Open-Air Markets

Taro stems boiled
and dressed withvinegarSucculent
pear-shaped
eggplants

Surprisingly
spicy green
peppers

Small, smooth,sweet snow
white turnips

Taina

Yuki Daikon

Issumboshi
Very sticky
taroRoadside Station R290 Tochio

Visitors can purchase fresh vegetables andUonuma Brand Koshihikari rice producedby hard-working local farmers.

Omoinohoka (edible chrysanthemum petals)

Zuiki

Tasty green soybeansin 1-inch-long pods

Where: 3-603 Misawa, Nagaoka City
Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in winter)
Closed: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays (or Wednesday if Tuesday is a holiday)
Phone: 0258-31-4884

for resting and souvenir shopping on a driving tour

Autumn andWinter Vegetables

Nashi Nasu
Greens usuallypreserved with salt

Where: 2980-1 Aza Nakahara, 1 Sekihara, Nagaoka City
Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
(9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in winter)
Closed: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays(or Wednesday if Tuesday is a holiday)
Phone: 0258-47-2003

Michi no Eki, Roadside Stations

Yugo
Calabash

Seasonal Calendar of Nagaoka Vegetables
June

This market sells local produce and local
farmers’ hand-made products such as soybean
paste and pickles. You can even see thepeople who made these things. The market in
Sekihara is equipped with a field for a handson-experience of farming. The East Farmers’Market has a facility where visitors can get
together and have a good time.
Najirate East Market Map (Central): p. 29 D-3

Echigo Kawaguchi Aguri no Sato
Japanese snow
radishes sweetenedby being preservedin snow

May

Good for miso soupor with a thickened
kudzu sauce

Najirate Map (Central): p. 29 B-3
Fresh Farmers’ Market in Sekihara

Najirate Farmers’ Market

Roadside Station

Omoinohoka
Surprisingly delicious
light purple edible
chrysanthemum petals

f illed with seasonal
fresh vegetables

Green soybeans with
an irresistible aroma

JA Echigo Nagaoka

Where: 1, 2, and 3 Atago, Nagaoka CityW h e n: 3rd, 8th, 13th, 18th, 23rd, and 28thof every month
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Goods include fruits, vegetables, plants, seeds,
flowers, seafood, clothes, etc.

Yamakoshi-San Niigata Wagyu
This Niigata Prefecture Japanese beeffrom Yamakoshi features a rich yetsmooth taste with quality marbling.
Guernsey Dairy Products
There are only 300 Guernsey cows in all ofJapan. At Yawaragitei in the Mishima District,visitors can enjoy dairy products made fromthe rich but refreshing Guernsey milk.
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Minami-Yoshida Sta.

Sanjo-Tsubane IC

Aouzu Sta.

Kita-Sanjo Sta.

Kirihara Sta.

169
170

1

Sanjo Sta.

Mishima Hospital

352

Tokoji Sta.

Osugi Park

Sanjo
City

Kiho Hot Spring

Mishima Branch Oﬃce

Mishima Museum of Local History

Mitsuke Sta.

Oshikiri Sta.

Nagaoka-Kita Smart IC

351

290

Mishimadani Hot Spring

Maekawa Sta.

3
Irihirose Sta.

Echigo Takiya Sta.

Kitajo Sta.

Ojiya IC
Echigo Kawaguchi Sta.

403

Kita-Horinouchi Sta.

Echigo Kawaguchi IC

Koide Sta.

Ojiya
City
Echigo Iwasawa Sta.

JR Trains

Echigo Horinouchi Sta.

JR Joetsu Shinkansen Bullet Trains
Expressways

十日町市

Yairo Sta.
浦佐

28

Gejo Sta.

Echigo Hirose Sta.
Yabukami Sta.

Koide IC

352

Tomoegaoka Nature Park

越後岩塚
(Sake Brewery
Museum)Settaya Park

4

Settaya
Nursery School

Hoshiroku(Soybean Paste Producer)

Kofukuji Temple

Ot

Hoshino Honten

aR

370

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(Soybean Paste and
Soy Sauce Producer)

Hasegawa Shuzo

西谷温泉(Sake Brewery)A
塚山

Hakuro Sake Brewery

10

Nagaoka Kamaburo Hot Spring
588

4
Koryu Shrine
Hakuryu Shrine

Yomogihira Hot Spring

To Yamakoshi ↓To Ojiya City↓

B

Higashiyama Family Land
Green Hill Nagaoka Golf Club

EchigoTakiya Sta.

236

Ofuku Sake BreweryeKoshiji Bridg

Koshiji Riverside Park

文

Nagaoka Municipal Ski Area
Nagaoka Hot Spring

472

Nagaoka-Minami-Koshiji
Smart IC

Hisagotei
KompiraShrineUonumaCity

Uchigamaki Sta.

(Soy Sauce Producer)

Yoshinogawa

3

Nagaoka Municipal
Higashiyama Camping Site

Maekawa Sta.

Raikoji Sta.

桝形山自然公園(Sake Brewery)

352

370

Koshi no Murasaki(Saﬀron Liqueur Brewery)
252

Uonuma-Tanaka Sta.

Nagaoka Municipal
Museum of Local History

17

Kofukuji Temple

Momijien Maple Garden

Takekoma Inari Shrine

Kina Saﬀronshu
Hompo

Yukyuzan Park

498

10

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291

Yukyuzan Baseball Stadium

Fusaiji Temple

Yoshinogawa
Sake Brewery
351

Settaya, a Historical Neighborhood
Haige Hot Spring
Filled with
Various Types of Breweries↑

Echigo Suhara Sta.

Ojiya Sta.

Najirate East
Nagaoka High School
Memorial Museum

Miyauchi Sta.

Haige Hot Spring

Airin Hot Spring

499

Pho
enix
Brid Ohashi
ge←To Kashiwazaki City

To Tochio →Nagaoka Sta.

Chosei Bridge

Nagaoka Municipal Auditorium

Nagaoka Country Club

Nagaoka Chuo General Hospital

Hiragata Shrine

404

8

Kamijo Sta.

Tsukayama Sta.

Kashiwazaki
City

Echigo Hillside
National Government Park

Aso no Yu Hot Spring

351

404

283

San Pachi no Ichi

City Hall Plaza

Nagaoka Municipal
Museum of Science

Fujihashi Historic Site

48

Open-Air Market

Ote Ohashi Bridg Aôre Nagaka
e

sway

崎駅

Nagaoka-Minami-Koshiji
Smart IC

Municipal Athletic Field

Aoba Hot Spring

Map (Southeast) → p. 31

Nagatori Sta.

NagaokaIC

Niigata Prefectural
Museum of History

Nagaoka New Town
Sport Park

Raikoji Sta.

8

Nagaoka Nishi Hospital2

Kita-Nagaoka Sta.

Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital

Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art

Najirate
Sekihara

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新幹線

Expressways
Approx. 3 hrs.
Approx. 2 hrs. and 30 min.
Approx. 5 hrs. and 10 min.
Approx. 1 hr. and 50 min.
Approx. 3 hrs.
Approx. 6 hrs. and 40 min.

Tokyo
→ Nagaoka Sta. Approx. 1 hr. and 30 min.
Koriyama → Nagaoka Sta. Approx. 4 hrs. and 10 min.
Sakata → Nagaoka Sta. Approx. 3 hrs.
Nagano → Nagaoka Sta. Approx. 1 hr. and 40 min.
Kanazawa → Nagaoka Sta. Approx. 2 hrs. and 20 min.
Osaka
→ Nagaoka Sta. Approx. 4 hrs. and 30 min.

Express Buses→ Nagaoka Kita (North)→ Nagaoka Sta.

Approx. 4 hrs.
Approx. 9 hrs.

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Nagaoka City
Tourism Planning Division

Nagaoka City Oﬃce Otedori Building Phoenix Ote East
2-6 Otedori, Nagaoka City 940-0062
Phone: 0258-39-2344 FAX: 0258-39-3234
E-mail: kanko@city.nagaoka.lg.jp
PC: http://www.city.nagaoka.niigata.jp
Cell: http://www.city.nagaoka.niigata.jp/m/ ▲ Smartphone■ Machinaka Tourist Plaza
Phone：0258-31-5202 Fax：0258-31-5203
PC：http://www.nagaoka-navi.or.jp■ Nagaoka Station Tourist Information
Phone：0258-36-3520■ Nagaoka City Teradomari Tourist Information
Phone：0258-75-3363

Accommodation Information■Nagaoka City Hotel/Inn Association
Phone：0258-29-7654

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,&ജ-&7‫␏ ‮‬-&7■ Nakanoshima Branch Industrial Construction Division
788 Nakanoshima, Nagaoka City 954-0192 Phone: 0258-61-2013■ Koshiji Branch Industrial Construction Division
715 Ura, Nagaoka City 949-5493 Phone: 0258-92-5903■ Mishima Branch Industrial Construction Division1261-1 Kamiiwai, Nagaoka City 940-2392 Phone: 0258-42-2249■ Yamakoshi Branch Industrial Construction Division
461 Yamakoshi Takezawa-Otsu, Nagaoka City 947-0204 Phone: 0258-59-2343▲ Feature Phone■ Oguni Branch Industrial Construction Division
793 Hozaka Oguni-machi, Nagaoka City 949-5292 Phone: 0258-95-5906■ Washima Branch Industrial Construction Division3434-4 Ojimaya, Nagaoka City 949-4511 Phone: 0258-74-3114■ Teradomari Branch Industrial Construction Division
1977-8 Eboshidaira Teradomari, Nagaoka City 949-2592 Phone: 0258-75-3105■ Tochio Branch Commerce, Industry, and Tourism Division
2-1-5 Kane-machi, Nagaoka City 940-0298 Phone: 0258-52-5827■ Yoita Branch Industrial Construction Division
134 Yoita-Ko Yoita-machi, Nagaoka City 940-2492 Phone: 0258-72-3201■ Kawaguchi Branch Industrial Construction Division
1974-26 Higashi Kawaguchi, Nagaoka City 949-7592 Phone: 0258-89-3113

Photo Providers and Supporting Organizations:

Izumiya, Hanamizuki Hot Spring Kaho, Kokokuji Temple, Echigo Hillside National Government Park, Nagaoka High School Memorial Museum,Najirate-JA Echigo Nagaoka Farm Product Processing Plant, Niigata Prefectural Museum of History, Nyozezo Museum, Bimi Tankyu no Yado-Sumiyoshiya,
Friend Co., Ltd., Isoroku Yamamoto Memorial Museum, and Yoshinogawa Co., Ltd.
・The information in this booklet is current as of September 2016. Facility admission fees and hours are subject to change. Please check for updated
information before you visit.
・This booklet has been designed specially for people with color-vision problems.

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Published in March 2017