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KevinMichael Says: Here is a great place to take in the view of the Niigata plain and the Sea of Japan. Good to catch the sunset, too.
The Sunset from the top of Yahiko
KevinMichael Says: Wow! Beautiful! What a great way to see a Niigata sunset.
KevinMichael Says: Yahiko Station's architecture is fashioned in much the same style as that of Yahiko Shrine that is located only about 5 minutes on foot from here. From here you can also see beautiful Yahiko park, the shrine, and use the rope way. There are also lots of good places nearby...
Yahiko Shrine in Autumn (November 4th)
KevinMichael Says: This time of year Yahiko is bustling with activity and tourists. On this day, they have Yahiko's Chrysanthemum's Festival (Kiku matsuri).
see Yahiko Park in late Autumn
KevinMichael Says: This is a good time to see Yahiko Park which is a popular site for viewing the color changes of the leaves in Autumn. In Japan, people culturally notice, appreciate, and enjoy the changing of the seasons. So, in Autumn it's "koyou" (meaning the color changes of the leaves).
KevinMichael Says: This is the easiest way to the top from the bottom near Yahiko shrine. First, you can takea short free bus ride from Yahiko shrine to the bottom of the rope way. Then you spend the next few minutes enjoying the ride and the view to the top.The ride to the top costs 1,200 yen...
adrianbergeron Says: While in Maki town, I always try to stop by Regalo, on old route 116 - almost a straight shot from Niigata city, maybe twenty minutes by car - for some really good home-style ice cream. There is also a Regalo in Bandai City, but the one in Maki always tastes fresher for some...
relax at Sakata Park (Sakata Koen)
KevinMichael Says: Sakata Park appears to be a wildlife refuge. It's a beautiful area and worth visiting at different times during the year. It's located in Maki town (Makimachi).
Cave D'Occi: Good Food, Beautiful Winery
KevinMichael Says: Cave D'Occi offers 2 restaurants, a wine tasting hall, and a nice garden terrace to walk about as you get a buzz. One of the restaurants may require reservations and is sometimes rented out for weddings.
Echigo Brewery (Echigo Biiru-en): The Best Beer in Japan
KevinMichael Says: The scenery is delightful.The food is excellent.And the beer is the best I've ever had. Theyserve a lot of varieties and overall this is simply a really fun place to spend a few hours drinking fine beer and indulging.I'm not a regular beer drinker, because I usually feel...
Echigo Line from Niigata Station to Maki
KevinMichael Says: It takes about an hour to get to Maki from Niigata station. From Niigata station you'll see plenty of the city an as you get to Maki you'll watch it turn into farmland and countryside. If you have plans to transfer to see other areas near Maki, it is best to start off...
KevinMichael Says: From Niigata City center it took about 2 1/2 hours to get to our destination at the Echigo brewery restaurant in Maki town (Makimachi). In total we spent 5 hours cycling there and back. It's a good idea to wear sunglasses to not only protect your eyes from the sun but also...
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Sakata Park appears to be a wildlife refuge. It's a beautiful area and worth visiting at different times during the year. It's located in Maki town (Makimachi).
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For those who've a desire to get away from the city (Niigata), Maki has a lot of that country feeling to offer. Getting here is relatively easy. One can get here by car, train, or bicycle. From the...
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