# Things to see in Nagaoka, Niigata (Japan): 21 places and when to go

> Nagaoka, Niigata is a city in Japan with around 195,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 21 places in and around it, mainly Snow (6), Temples (5), Museums and art (5). The best known are Mount Yahiko, Yahiko Shrine and Kimura Tea Ceremony Museum. The best time to come is February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. In June there are 14 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 26. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/nagaoka/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Japan · 37.4504, 138.86
- **Population:** About 195,000
- **Places:** 21 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Snow](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/nieve/) (6) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/espiritual/) (5) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/museos/) (5) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/naturaleza/) (2) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/montana/) (2) · [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/arquitectura/) (2)
- **Best time:** February to May and October to November.
- **Also possible:** December to January and June to September.
- **Nearest airport:** HND Tokyo, 227 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Mount Sumon, at 1,537 m.

## What to see in Nagaoka, Niigata

The places in and around Nagaoka, Niigata, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Mount Yahiko](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/mt-yahiko/): Nature · Mountains · 29 km
- [Yahiko Shrine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/yahiko-shrine/): Shinto shrine in Yahiko · 29 km
- [Kimura Tea Ceremony Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/kimura-tea-ceremony-art-museum/): Museum in Kashiwazaki, Niigata, Japan · 30 km
- [Niigata Prefectural Museum of History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/niigata-prefectural-museum-of-history/): Building in Niigata Prefecture, Japan · 8.3 km
- [Umataka Jōmon Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/umataka-jomon-museum/): Museum in Nagaoka, Niigata, Japan · 8.1 km
- [Mount Sumon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/mt-sumon/): Summit · 25 km
- [Aoshi Shrine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/aoshi-shrine/): Shinto shrine in Niigata Prefecture, Japan · 2.6 km
- [Bō Shrine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/boh-jinja-shrine-unknown-named-shrine/): Shinto shrine in Niigata Prefecture, Japan · 29 km
- [Kashiwazaki City Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/kashiwazaki-city-museum/): Museum in Kashiwazaki, Niigata, Japan · 30 km
- [Koide Ski Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/koide-ski-area/): Ski field in Niigata Prefecture, Japan · 26 km
- [Koshi Kogen Ski Resort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/koshi-kogen-ski-area/): Ski resort · 15 km
- [Nagaoka City Ski Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/nagaoka-city-ski-area/): Ski field in Niigata Prefecture, Japan · 5.2 km
- [Nozumi Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/nozumi-bridge/): Bridge in Nagaoka, Japan · 25 km
- [Phoenix-ohashi Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/phoenix-ohashi-bridge/): Bridge in Nagaoka · 4.1 km
- [Suhara Ski Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/suhara-ski-area/): Ski Field in Niigata prefecture, Japan · 19 km
- [Teradomari Aquarium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/teradomari-aquarium/): Aquarium in Niigata Prefecture, Japan · 22 km
- [Yakushi Ski Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/yakushi-ski-area/): Ski Field in Niigata prefecture, Japan · 27 km
- [Eirin-ji Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/eirinji/): Buddhist temple in Uonuma, Japan · 23 km
- [Gyōtsū-ji Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/gyoutsuji/): Temples · 29 km
- [Tochio Family Ski Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/tochio-family-ski-area/): Ski resort · 16 km
- [Yukyuzan Mini-Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/yukyuzan-mini-zoo/): With kids · Wildlife · 3.0 km

## When to go to Nagaoka, Niigata

The best time to visit Nagaoka, Niigata is **February to May and October to November**; also possible: December to January and June to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 41 |
| February | Best time | 10 h 37 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 43 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 58 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 01 |
| June | Possible | 14 h 34 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 21 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 27 |
| September | Possible | 12 h 14 |
| October | Best time | 11 h |
| November | Best time | 9 h 57 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 26 |

In June there are 14 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 26. In February, 19 of the 21 places are at their best.

When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Nagaoka, Niigata

The nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND, Tokyo), 227 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=37.4504%2C138.86)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=37.4504%2C138.86)

## Other towns nearby

- [Niigata](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/niigata/): 27 places · 55 km
- [Nikko](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/nikko/): 22 places · 104 km
- [Nagano](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/nagano/): 211 places · 108 km
- [Maebashi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/maebashi/): 55 places · 119 km
- [Kōriyama](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/koriyama/): 12 places · 134 km
- [Utsunomiya](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/utsunomiya/): 91 places · 135 km

And all of Japan, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Nagaoka, Niigata?

The best known: [Mount Yahiko](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/mt-yahiko/), [Yahiko Shrine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/yahiko-shrine/), [Kimura Tea Ceremony Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/kimura-tea-ceremony-art-museum/), [Niigata Prefectural Museum of History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/niigata-prefectural-museum-of-history/), [Umataka Jōmon Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/umataka-jomon-museum/). In all, 21 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Nagaoka, Niigata?

February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. In June there are 14 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 26.

### How do you get to Nagaoka, Niigata?

The nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 227 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=37.4504%2C138.86) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Nagaoka, Niigata as the destination and these 21 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).