Hakuba-sanroku National Recreation Area
It is a leisure area located in the west part of Niigata Prefecture and extends over a ravine of the Kotaki-gawa River, a branch river of the Hime-kawa River. In the area, there is the Takanamino-ike Pond (see photograph), where a giant fish of 4 meters is said to live. Hisui-kyo (Jade ravine), where you can see rough jade, and Mt. Myojo-san, where the king of bonsai, 'shimpaku' (Chinese juniper) grows wild on its sheer rock cliff, are also in the area, and you can enjoy more than enough of Nature. There are complete facilities for camping and lodging as well as boating, field athletics and various other outdoor sports.
Open late April - early November
For more information, call 0255-56-2327 Kogen Koryu Center (Highlands Exchange Center) during the season, 0255-52-1742 Itoigawa City Tourist Association during off season.
40 min. by car from Niigata Station
Hisui-kyo Fishing Park
It is a fishing spot at a mountain stream in Hakuba-sanroku National Recreation Area, and you can enjoy fishing char and rainbow trout there. In late October, 'Fishing Park Char Festival' is held, when you are allowed to fish as many as you like and to catch fish by hand.
Admission: 2,000 yen (rods for rent available) / Open on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays from mid July to late October (open everyday from July 25th to August 31st) / 0255-52-1742
Itoigawa Seaside Valley Ski Grounds
This ski ground has a great view overlooking the Japan Sea and the Northern Alps Mountains. It is a popular spot throughout the year, as you can enjoy not only skiing but also paragliding, camping and hiking. There are facilities for lodging.
20 min. by car from Itoigawa interchange
Itoigawa Country Club
This golf course has 18 holes for a total length of 6,250 yards on a site of about 10 million square meters. It is located where you can view the Japan Sea and the Northern Alps mountains far away. The course is very popular, as it is full of variety making the best use of the gentle slope of the hills and naturally grown trees.
10 min. by car from Itoigawa interchange
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