Nagaoka: City of Beautiful Fireworks
Nagaoka, Japan is considered the largest city in the Niigata Prefecture. It is found in the middle north area of Japan. The town is about 90 minutes away from the capital city of Tokyo. This is via the Joetsu Shinkansen train. People love visiting the town during the winter season. It is turning out to be a winter wonderland. As the season change, the sceneries are becoming beautiful than ever. The longest river in Japan is Shinano which is located in town. Nagaoka area is also famous for its rice production. The countryside area of the town is filled with rice fields.
Best Time to Visit
The famous Nagaoka Summer Festival is held during August. This is also the time when the renowned fireworks over the banks of the river are held. Be sure to book a Nagaoka, Japan Hotel a few months ahead of time. December is also considered the peak season for the city.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Nagaoka is located in Honshu Island. It is located at the center of the Shinano River. There are a lot of museums in the area like the Hokuetsu Boshin Museum. There is also the Hotokusan Inaritaisha Shrine, located in the town. For those who love nature, Echigo Hillside Park is the best place to go. Hotel New Otani Nagaoka is close by the train station so it is easily accessible to several attractions. The HOTEL HOKKE CLUB NIIGATA-NAGAOKA offers comfortable rooms with modern amenities. Nagaoka Grand Hotel is also a modest 3-star hotel near the train station.