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Clubhouse Miyama
Looking for somewhere far from the bustling city to work from remotely? Clubhouse Miyama is the perfect facility to work remotely amongst the beauty of nature! Clubhouse Miyama is a multipurpose meeting facility in Itoigawa City, located in...
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Kitare
Established with the concept “to make”, “to connect”, “to cultivate” in mind. Come participate in events at Kitare! Kitare was opened in April 2020, after the original land was destroyed in the Itoigawa Station North Fire which occur...
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Itoigawa Seaside Valley Ski Area
The closest skiing area to JR Itoigawa Station! Views of Mount Amakazariyama and the Sea of Japan! Itoigawa Seaside Valley Ski Area is Itoigawa’s largest ski area with a variety of slopes for skiers and snowboarders of all ages and sk...
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Charmant Hiuchi Snow Resort
Meters of deep powder snow and views of the Sea of Japan If you love powder snow, then Charmant Hiuchi Snow Resort is the place for you! The operators of this popular winter getaway believe that snow is best when left untouched, so over 65%...
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Benikyū Japanese Sweets
One of Itoigawa’s Oldest Confectioneries, Founded in 1825 Benikyū makes sweets unique to Itoigawa, where they take pride not only in their flavor, but in the smiles they bring to their customers’ faces! You can enjoy their sweet...
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Setsugekka
A scenic train ride along the mountains and the coast! The train Setsugekka (雪月花) is a luxurious train that runs between Itoigawa station and Joetsu-Myoko Station. It passes under Mt. Myoko and along the Sea of Japan. The train only runs on...
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Collecting Stamps – Unique souvenirs from Itoigawa
Commemorative stamps have been placed at various tourist attractions spots throughout Itoigawa! Each stamp was designed with elements that represent the specific tourist spot. Besides collecting stamps for your own stamp notebook, you can a...
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Oito Line
A local train trundling through mountains and villages The 105.4 km-long Oito Line connects Itoigawa City with Matsumoto city in Nagano Prefecture. JR West Company operates the northern part from Itoigawa Station to Minami Otari Station (al...
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Itoigawa Jade Bracelet Making
Itoigawa is perhaps most famous for its jade. Jade was first crafted into jewelry over 7000 years ago. Although the designs and methods have changed, the stone’s simple elegance and beauty remain as enchanting as ever. At the Gyokusu...
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Shiitake Farm Experience
Few ingredients are as quintessentially Japanese as the shiitake mushroom. It’s hard to imagine many traditional Japanese dishes without the shiitake’s hearty texture and rich earthy flavor. In Itoigawa’s scenic Hayakawa V...