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Jofukujiteien / 城福寺庭園
This is a temple of the Shinshu Izumoji school, with a garden on the south side of the warehouse, and is designated as a national scenic spot. This is a 400-square-meter dry mountain garden with a view of the Hino mountain range. There is a small mountain in the back left, and a 116 cm high Honson stone.
Bandai Bridge / 萬代橋
Bandai Bridge is a highway bridge on National Highway No. 7 that spans the Shinano River in Chuo-ku, Niigata City It is designated as a national important cultural property. The first bridge that was built on the Shinano River in Niigata City. The first bridge was completed in 1886 (Meiji 19).
It is part of the main street in the center of Chuo-ku, connecting Todai-dori, Yoshirobashi-dori, and Yotsuya-koji, going from Niigata Station Bandai Exit to Bandai City to Furumachi.
Shinminatoo Bridge / 新湊大橋
The largest two-story cable-stayed bridge over the Sea of Japan over Toyama New Port in Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture.
It is lit up at around 10pm at night.
On a clear day from the bridge, you can see the Sea of Japan, the Tateyama Mountain Range, and the Noto Peninsula. You can also see the first Kaioumaru, a sailing ship permanently moored in the adjacent Kaioumaru Park. In case of bad weather such as strong winds (wind speed of 25m or more), the road is closed.
Abukuma-do / あぶくま洞
The beauty of nature, created over a period of about 80 million years. In the cave of 600m in length, a stave cave that is followed by stalactites, which is said to be the best in the world in terms of type and number. The various beauty shapes that ground water that drips and drops creates by its own lytic action are each named and attract visitors. There are many highlights such as the largest hole in the cave, Takine Goten, and the world of the moon, where a dimming system for stage performance was introduced for the first time in the caves of Japan. Come on, please enjoy plenty of mysterious and moving ground fantasy.
Himezaki Lighthouse / 姫埼灯台
A medium-sized lighthouse of chalk hexagonal iron standing at the tip of Himezaki at Ryotsu Bay entrance in Sado City, Niigata Prefecture. The surrounding area is designated as Yahiko Sado Yoneyama Quasi-National Park and is a scenic place overlooking the Sea of Japan. It is the oldest iron lighthouse in Japan and has been selected as one of “100 World Lighthouses” and “50 Lighthouses in Japan”. In addition, it is regarded as an A rank conservation lighthouse by the Japan Coast Guard due to its high historical and cultural value.
Fossa Magna Museum / フォッサマグナミュージアム
Itoigawa City is located directly above the Itoigawa Shizuoka Tectonic Line, where you can observe a wide variety of rocks, minerals, and geological structures. The Fossa Magna Museum opened on April 25, 1994, taking advantage of these regional characteristics.
It is an exhibition that allows you to learn about the evolution of the earth, focusing on exhibits related to Fossa Magna that extends from Itoigawa to the east, as well as minerals, fossils, and rocks from Itoigawa and the surrounding areas. Large jade gemstones are lined up outdoors, and the types and forms of the collection are various. You can also see the Wehert seismometer in operation.
In addition to a museum shop that handles mineral specimens, there is a service that is charged for the creation of rock specimens (slices), but it is a valuable facility for amateur mineral researchers.
From September 8, 2014, it was closed due to the renewal of the exhibition room, but it was reopened on March 9, 2015 in conjunction with the opening of Itoigawa Station on March 14, 2015.
Takada Castle / 高田城
Takada Castle is a Japanese castle located in Motoshiro Town, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture.In 2017, it was selected as one of the 100 most famous castles in Japan.
It was built as a residence of Tadaaki Matsudaira, the sixth son of Ieyasu Tokugawa. The general director of the castle territory and construction is Date Masamune, the fox of Tadaki.
Since the Meiji Era, large-scale earth removal and moat reclamation have been carried out for use as the command post of the 13th Division of the former Army, and the eastern half of the old castle has not remained in its old state. In the western half, including Honmaru, some moats and earthen walls remain, and the park is now maintained as a park.
Gokokuhachimangu / 埴生護国八幡宮
According to tradition, it was founded in 718. In "Genpei Sekiki", it can be seen that Yoshinaka Kiso prayed to the Company for the victory of 倶 利伽伽 in May 1183. Since then, the territory has been donated by Toshicho Maeda and Seisei Sasa under the honor of the warlords. Yoshitaka's war victory prayer and Takeda Shingen letter are corporate treasures. At the entrance to the precincts, there is the famous water “Hato Shimizu” that Yoshimoto's equestrian statue and Genji's army obtained from pigeon guidance. In addition, there is a stone step donated by Hasuma Castle Lord Yusa Keisuke. The shrine is designated as a national important cultural property.
