Japan's most underrated destination

Japan's most underrated destination - Niigata

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Күн бұрын

Avoid the crowds of Tokyo and Kyoto and consider visiting Niigata prefecture for next spring 🌸
Although we were a little late for the cherry blossoms this year (we saw some though!), Niigata is packed with everything Japan has to offer: the best food, culture, history, events, and more. All within a quick ride on the bullet train from Tokyo!
Niigata can be combined with the nearby Noto Peninsula ( • The perfect side trip ... ), Kanazawa, Takayama ( • Hida Takayama - retro ... ), or Yamanaka Onsen ( • Cozy hot spring town i... ).
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0:00 Intro
0:44 Snow room
4:00 Tickets and Knives
6:27 A magical Oiran parade
8:55 Fermented food for lunch
10:07 The small town of Settaya
13:05 Off to Niigata port!
14:47 A ride on the jetfoil
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@miwa-kyoto Жыл бұрын

Have you ever heard of Niigata? Not sure why most people haven't heard of this destination, but we have a feeling it is just a matter of time. After all, they have everything you need (food, culture, history, events etc.) and is located just 2 hours away from Tokyo on the bullet train 🚄 That is closer than from Tokyo to Kyoto! In the next video (coming soon), we visit the mysterious Sado Island 🌿

@TheYodelingViking 4 ай бұрын

Got a match on a dating app from someone who lives in Niigata and had to look it up cause I'd never heard of it. After learning about it just like you I was also confused as to why it isn't well known. I would say it seems just as good of a city as Hokkaido and Osaka imo. Definitely a destination for my next visit and could also see myself happily living there.

@miwa-kyoto 4 ай бұрын

@@TheYodelingViking Haha, that's an unexpected way to learn about Niigata for the first time! It's true that some places don't always get the spotlight they deserve. Getting around Niigata can be tricky without a car, which could be a reason it's not so known. If you can, you should rent a car and explore. Who knows, maybe you'll find yourself living in Niigata if your dating goes well 😄

@capitalb5889 6 күн бұрын

@@miwa-kyoto It is no surprise that when I read this comment, the advert came on the KZfaq video for car hire - something I have no interest or need in, but the algorithm clear read your comment.

@miwa-kyoto 4 күн бұрын

@@capitalb5889 That is both impressive and unsettling at the same time.

@capitalb5889 4 күн бұрын

@miwa-kyoto it's possible it's a coincidence - it is a travel video after all, so related videos may show up, but still...it feels like too much of a coincidence.