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Niigata Private Tour - Takada Castle Site Park in fall.
Takada Castle Site Park in fall.
Niigata Private Tour - A Tokitetsu train
A Tokitetsu train
Niigata Private Tour - Takada Komachi and Gangi Streets
Takada Komachi and Gangi Streets
Niigata Private Tour - A store in Gangi Street
A store in Gangi Street
Niigata Private Tour - Musashino Sake Brewer
Musashino Sake Brewer
Niigata Private Tour - Cherry blossoms in Takada Castle Site Park
Cherry blossoms in Takada Castle Site Park
Niigata Private Tour - An old Japanese restaurant with the history more than 100 years
An old Japanese restaurant with the history more than 100 years
Niigata Private Tour - Putting the glue on the wooden frame of a paper sliding door: an experience of Japanese culture
Putting the glue on the wooden frame of a paper sliding door: an experience of Japanese culture
Niigata Private Tour - Enjoying time to fish at the mouth of a river is a way for your trip.
Enjoying time to fish at the mouth of a river is a way for your trip.
Niigata Private Tour - Paper Craft Workshop / using using empty box
Paper Craft Workshop / using using empty box

Joetsu City One Day Walking Tour, Takada Area

Day Trip
Niigata Tour Guide - Keiichi S.

Joined 2019

Keiichi S.
5.00 / 5
(13 reviews)
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Niigata
Japanese (Native), English
7 hours
Private tour (only you and Keiichi S.)
Up to 6 people

Interested in historical sites in Japan?

How about Joetsu City? Just a short ride from Tokyo (two hours.)

Joetsu City is located in Niigata Prefecture, along the Sea of Japan.

Takada Area, a famous sightseeing spot in Joetsu, has interesting features: a castle town, a snowy town, and tasty food and sake. By walking along a local town and communicating with local people, you will feel refreshed and energized.

I hope to see you soon!

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

10:00 AM

Meeting Point

At Joetsu-Myoko Station on Hokuriku Bullet Train Line

10:00 AM

Meeting point: Joetsu-Myoko station on the Hokuriku Bullet Line

Departing from Tokyo at 7:52, The Hokuriku bullet train arrives at Joetsu-Myoko station at 9:58. We will meet at the station. Then take a local train named Tokitetsu Line to Takada station, two-stations away.

10:30 AM

Takada Komachi, a traditional townhouse and Gangi Streets, snow shelter spaces

Takada area is a former castle town in a snowy country. Walking along this area you will find what was like a castle town and how local people live in snowy country.

11:30 AM

Sake brewery and having lunch: enjoy tasting sake and learn how sake is brewed

Niigata prefecture is famous for delicious rice and sake. How about visiting a sake brewery and tasting some of it? Musashino Sake Brewery provides an opportunity to learn how sake is brewed and to taste it.

The brewery has a beautiful Japanese garden. If you prefer, you may eat a tasty lunch there.

01:30 PM

Takada Park: a former castle site

You can enjoy the beautiful scenery and get refreshed according to the four seasons while taking a walk in the park. 4000 cherry trees bloom in spring, locus flowers occupy surrounding moats in summer, yellow and red leaves decorate the park in fall, and the snow paints white in winter.

Takada Castle was built in 1614. It was one of the largest castle sites in those days.

03:00 PM

Temple streets: 66 Buddhist temples line up two temple streets

How about paying a visit to one of the temples and have time to talk to a priest?

Temples were located on the west side of town for security when the castle was built in the 17th century.

05:00 PM

Buy an ekiben and take a train back to Tokyo

An ekiben is a boxed lunch or dinner. "Sake-meshi, or salmon and rice" is the ekiben selling at Joetsu-Myoko station and won the first prize in the ekiben contest in 2019.

Ending Point

At Joetsu-Myoko Station on Hokuriku Bullet Train Line

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee

What‘s not included

Your travel expenses to Joetsu-Myoko Station where the guide meets you.


Your travel expenses in Joetsu City; local trains with a few stations, taxi if necessary.



Sake tasting and learning; there are three courses at Musashino sake brewery; 700yen, 1,500yen, 2,000yen

depending on how you taste and learn sake.


Entrance fee some of the facilities listed above for you and the guide.


Lunch for you and the guide.


JPY 1000 for guide's transportation fee to/ from Joetsu-Myoko Station

JPY 3000 is needed, If I use my car to show you around in the area.

Tour Important Information

1) There are two types of Bullet train in Hokuriku Line: Hakutaka and Kagayaki. Only Hakutaka trains stop at Joetsu-Myoko Station.

2) Warm clothes and shoes are recommended for walking in winter.

3) Please inform us if you have any religious or health restrictions, allergies, or have other specific requests.

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Niigata Tour Guide - Keiichi S.

Joined 2019

Keiichi S.
5.00 / 5
(13 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Keiichi S.

Hello! My name is Keiichi. Please call me Kei.

I was born and raised in Joetsu City, located in the southern part of Niigata prefecture. Joetsu was the former capital city of Echigo Province until the mid 19th century. It has a lot of historic sites and scenic spots, and most of all good people. I love my city very much.

I worked for the Joetsu City office for over thirty years. During my time there, I was in charge of international relations for about ten years. After retiring from the office, I began working as a licensed tour guide. I am very excited to introduce my city to people all over the world.

Reviews

Niigata Experience with Kei

Kei was an excellent guide went out of his way to pickup us up with his personal car at Tsubame Sanjo station and escorted my wife and I at the Craft Fair. If anyone needs a great guide in the Niigata area , I would highly recommend him.

Dennis G.

Keiichi S.

Thank you very much for your appreciation. I also had a wonderful time with you at the Craft Fair. I was impressed by how energetic you both were despite the strong sunlight. I was surprised to hear from you two that there are wild boars and horses in Hawaii. I really want to visit Hawaii someday.

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