Visiting Niigata is always my dream; to the snow country which is also the kingdom of senbei, rice, and SAKE! I didn’t manage to run around Niigata in depth last November, but I made it to Echigo-Yuzawa with the JR Tokyo Wide Pass that cost only ¥ 10,180, where you can use it consecutively for 3 days to its coverage areas.
For full itinerary, check out Japan Trip Autumn 2019: 9D8N in Tokyo and Explore Tokyo Wide Area
Echigo-Yuzawa is well known for its hot springs and ski resorts such as Gala Yuzawa. It is about 90 minutes away from Tokyo on Joetsu Shinkansen from Ueno Station, so day trip is very possible.
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