Niigata, Japan

Niigata is the capital of Niigata prefecture, Japan and the largest city on the Japan Sea coast. Niigata, the lively capital, has a calm and spacious feel, despite its reputation as a transport hub and springboard to nearby Sadogashima. It's bisected by the Shinano River, which generates a great swathe of blue sky where, in other cities, there'd be skyscrapers (people-watching is a joy along the banks), and streetside ginko trees send miniature tornadoes of golden leaves cascading down each autumn. Sake reigns supreme Niigata City has a huge sake-tasting festival each year and boasts over 100 different (breweries). Literally meaning "New Lagoon", Niigata City is the capital of the Niigata prefecture in Japan's Honshu Island. Virtually in the centre of Japan, Niigata benefits from both the Japan Sea and a range of mountains dotted with the most beautiful hot springs and ski resorts. While most tourists come to Niigata to benefit from those hot springs and enjoy the ski resorts, it is also the perfect place to enjoy the best Sake and local cuisine. Also, once a year the area is also flooded with people who come to attend the most popular Rock Festival in Japan. Despite is popularity, Discount accommodation in Niigata is often available.