The Atlas Obscura Guide To Niigata

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Niigata, Japan

Updated March 2, 2021

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Unusual Attractions in Niigata

Giant gorilla from 2017 festival.

Niigata, Japan

Wara Art

Giant animal sculptures are created with the rice straw leftover from the fall harvest each year.

The “Bakauke Inari” shrine.

Niigata, Japan

Niigata Rice Cracker Museum & Bakauke Inari

This snack factory boasts several tributes to its popular line of rice crackers, including a quasi-shrine.

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The main cathedral

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Niigata Russian Village

A failed Russian themed village and amusement park in Niigata prefecture.

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The “Bakauke Inari” shrine.

Niigata, Japan

Niigata Rice Cracker Museum & Bakauke Inari

This snack factory boasts several tributes to its popular line of rice crackers, including a quasi-shrine.

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