niigata prefecture

Iwamuro Onsen Hiyotsuma Fireflies Festival

Hello there! This time I took part in Iwamuro Onsen Hiyotsuma Fireflies Festival taking place in Niigata city and viewed fireflies! It was on June 22nd, 2024. The weather was sunny and a little hot even in a T-shirt. I got there past 7 p.m. because they say the fireflies are more active from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.!Hiyotsuma Fireflies Festival will be running from June 22nd to July 7, 2024!On arriving at a parking lot nearby, I walked for about 10 minutes to the place where we get to see the fireflies.

2024.06.23

FirefliesNiigata CityNiigata PrefectureOthers

45th Yutagami Onsen Hydrangea Festival on Mt. Gomadou

Hi! This time I climbed up Mt. Gomadou located in Niigata prefecture because they are having a hydrangea festival there! It was on June 20, 2024, sunny and a little windy but too hot for June. The Hydrangea Festival will be running from June 8 to July 7, 2024.

2024.06.21

Gosen CityHydrangeasMinamikanbara-gunNiigata PrefecturePlants

Shibata Iris Festival

This time I visited Ijimino Park located in Shibata city, Niigata prefecture. It was on June 15, 2024 and the weather was sunny. I knew it would be too hot in the daytime, I arrived there in the evening. I was really looking forward to coming here because this iris garden in the park is one of the Four Great Iris Gardens in Japan. Without further ado, I will start with "Masugata" that stands out in the park!

2024.06.16

GardensIrisesNiigata PrefectureParksPlantsShibata City

Japanese Iris Festival at Shirasagi Forest Park

This time I went to Shirasagi Forest Park for its Japanese Iris Festival located in Sanjou City, Niigata Prefecture! It was on June 10, 2024, sunny, not windy and a little hot. This festival is supposed to be held from June 10 to June 23rd, 2024.

2024.06.11

HydrangeasIrisesJapanese IrisesNiigata PrefectureParksPlantsSanjō City

Hyoko Iris Festival

This time I went to Hyoko Iris Garden in Agano city, Niigata prefecture! It was on June 8, 2024, sunny and pretty windy. Hyoko Iris Festival is supposed to be held from June 1st to June 23rd, 2024. Coming to this iris garden, I will start with some pictures of irises! Not full in bloom but in bloom by 20~30%.

2024.06.09

Agano CityGardensIrisesNiigata PrefecturePlants

Nigorikawa Park

I went to Nigorikawa Park in Niigata city because I heard that there is a rose garden there. In the rose garden, some were in full bloom and some weren't. It was pretty hot on the day, and several caretakers were taking care of the roses while taking a break under the tree nearby.

2024.06.07

Niigata CityNiigata PrefectureParksPlantsRoses

Byoudouji Yakushidou Temple

I visited Byoudouji Yakushidou Temple located in Higashi Kanbaragun, Niigata prefecture. Just stopped by because there is a famous cedar called Shogun Cedar on the east side of the temple. It was June 1st, 2024. It was sunny and more hot than warm.

2024.06.02

Cultural AssetsHigashikanbara-gunNiigata PrefectureShrines/TemplesTemples

Ashizawa Kougen Herbal Park

I visited Ashizawa Herbal Park located in Higashi Kanbaragun, Niigata prefecture. It was on June 1, 2024. It was sunny and the temperature was so comfortable that you did not need to wear a long-sleeved shirt.

2024.06.02

GardensHigashikanbara-gunNiigata PrefectureParksPlants

Shogun Cedar

I went to see a natural monument, Shogun Cedar, located in Higashi Kanbaragun, Niigata prefecture. It was Just 1st, 2024. It was sunny and a bit hot. Just wearing a t-shirt should be fine.

2024.06.02

CedarsCultural AssetsHigashikanbara-gunNiigata PrefecturePlants

Nagaoka Fragrant Rose Garden in Echigo Hillside Park

This time I went to Nagaoka Fragrant Rose Garden in Echigo Hillside Park located in Nagaoka city, Niigata prefecture. It was on May 30, 2024. The weather was cloudy and somewhat hot. Its Fragrant Rose Festival is supposed to be held from May 25 to June 16, 2024!

2024.05.31

GardensNagaoka CityNiigata PrefecturePlantsRoses