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Joetsu, Itoigawa & Myoko area guide

For castle cherry blossoms, jade beaches and powder snow.

What this area is like

Takada Park in Joetsu is one of Japan’s top three spots for cherry blossoms at night. Myoko Kogen has deep snow and hot springs, and Itoigawa is a UNESCO Global Geopark where you can look for jade on the beach.

Plan your visit

Joetsumyoko and Itoigawa stations are on the Hokuriku Shinkansen.

Choose your next step

Model itinerarySee how this city fits into a day→Stays & transportCompare base areas and travel tips→

Other areas in Niigata

Niigata, Tsukioka & the Agano River →Senami, Murakami & Iwafune →Tsubame, Sanjo, Iwamuro & Yahiko →Kashiwazaki, Teradomari, Nagaoka & Uonuma →Minami-Uonuma, Tokamachi & Tsunan →Yuzawa & Naeba →Sado Island →