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Art TravelBlog

When Nature and Art Become One ♡ A Visit to the Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art, MonET

When Nature and Art Become One ♡ A Visit to the Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art, MonET Nestled in Honcho 6, Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture, the Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art, MonET, is not your average art museum. I recently had the chance to visit this absolutely unique—and dare I say, magical—museum. It’s called "MonET," and yes, it’s just as stylish and dreamy as the name sounds. What makes MonET so special is how art and nature blend seamlessly here. The building itself is designed to reflect the surrounding landscape, with changing seasonal views that become part of ...

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A Retro Escape to Ryounkaku in Matsunoyama Onsen: One of Japan's Top Medicinal Hot Springs

Check the lowest price for this inn Visited in: June 2022 (Clear skies and sunshine) Nestled in the snowy region of Tokamachi, Niigata, Matsunoyama Onsen is one of Japan’s three greatest medicinal hot springs—alongside Arima and Kusatsu. Its naturally salty, steaming hot spring water is rich in metaboric acid, said to aid skin healing and sterilization. With a source temperature of 97.5°C, it’s no exaggeration to say the waters here are seriously powerful! 🔥 Built in 1938: Ryounkaku, a Registered Cultural Property I stayed at Ryounkaku, a beautiful wooden inn built in 1938 and designated a Registered Tangible Cultural Property. ...

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A Touch of China in Niigata? Exploring Nishiyama Furusato Park and a Warm Welcome at Nishizawa Sake Shop

A Touch of China in Niigata? Exploring Nishiyama Furusato Park and a Warm Welcome at Nishizawa Sake Shop Trip Date: June 2022 (Bright sunny day ☀) "Wait, why is there a Chinese palace here?" That was my honest reaction when I arrived at Nishiyama Furusato Park in Kashiwazaki, Niigata. Surrounded by architecture that screams “China!”, I ended up buying Japanese sake here too. Yes, this is going to be an unexpectedly fun and curious little adventure♡ A Chinese-style white gate, right in front of me? Once I passed the main road and entered the park, this stunning white triple-arched gate ...

Food TravelBlog

Strolling and Snacking at Teradomari Fish Market Street in Niigata—Where Retro Vibes Meet Ocean Treats!

Strolling and Snacking at Teradomari Fish Market Street in Niigata—Where Retro Vibes Meet Ocean Treats! Trip Date: June 2022 (a scorcher of a day!) “I just followed the scent of grilled squid… and suddenly both hands were full of food.” Welcome to the wonderfully chaotic and delicious Teradomari Fish Market Street in Niigata—a seafood wonderland often dubbed the "Ameyoko by the Sea." It's impossible not to get hyped walking through this colorful, retro-flavored food paradise. Seafood Galore! The Street Where You Just Keep Eating First stop: the eye-popping “Marunaka Shokudo” run by Teradomari Central Suisan. That giant crab sign? Totally ...

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A Night of Pure Bliss in Niigata♡ Hotel Global View & Seafood Paradise at Goro

Traveled: June 2022 A Night of Pure Bliss in Niigata♡ Hotel Global View & Seafood Paradise at Goro I took a spontaneous overnight trip to Niigata, and it turned out to be one of the most relaxing and delicious nights ever! I stayed at the super convenient Hotel Global View Niigata, just steps from the station, and had dinner at Shungyo Shusai Goro Bandai-ten—a spot I'd been curious about forever. With a comfy room, soothing bath, and unforgettable izakaya experience… I honestly didn’t want to leave 😭 Just Steps from Niigata Station! A Healing Stay at Hotel Global View🌃 I ...

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