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Twin Pine Trees of Yahagi
These giant twin pines stand a few paces from the Yahiko village office and measure a height of about 10 meters. Their branches cover an impressive area of abou
Inabazuka Tomb
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Located in the Ida Hills, this large keyhole-shaped tomb, or kofun in Japanese, is one of the oldest in the Echigo region. Kofun are megalithic tombs that were constructed between the early 3rd and early 7th century AD. This particular one is 26.3 meters long and from 1.72 to 1.28 meters high.
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Paletd'or Watanabe
Located in Yahiko village, this Japanese dessert and cake shop offers more than 30 different sweets - Japanese-style and Western-style. Pudding a la Mode is one
1.3km
Sight in Niigata
Big Torii Gate (Yahiko Jinja Shrine)
Located right on Highway No. 29 stands this massive torii gate leading into the village of Yahiko. The gate belongs to Yahiko Jinja Shrine, which can be found f
1.3km
Sight in Niigata
Sakurai Jinja Shrine
Named after its well, this is an auxiliary shrine of Yahiko Shrine. Although it looks simple, Sakurai Jinja boasts a long history, which is apparent from the an
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Yuzu no Hana
Situated right next to Yahiko's large, bright-red Otori gate, this family-friendly cafe and diner serves western dishes with a Japanese twist. Popular items inc
1.5km
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Jigen-ji Temple
This temple was founded in 1353 by Shinsho Genno, a priest from Yahagi known for building temples all over Japan. After returning to the village, he established
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Minoya
Located in Yahiko in the Niigata Region, 29 km from Niigata, Minoya features a hot spring bath and sauna. Free WiFi is provided and free private parking is avai
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Hotel Tsubame Hills
Hotel Tsubame Hills offers accommodation in Tsubame. Free private parking is available on site. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and is fitted with a
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Shaga-no-Sato Yumeya
Boasting indoor and outdoor hot spring baths, Shaga-no-Sato Yumeya provides spacious traditional Japanese-style rooms. A large lounge features beautiful views o
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Fujiya
Boasting indoor/outdoor hot spring baths and saunas, Fujiya offers traditional Japanese-style accommodation in a peaceful hot spring district. Welcome drinks ar
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Hotel Oohashi Yakata-no-Yu
Hotel Ohashi Yakata-no-Yu boasts a spacious natural hot spring baths, a Japanese garden with a pond and Japanese-style rooms with mountain views, 8 minutes from
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Hotel in Niigata
Yumotoya
Featuring free WiFi, Yumotoya is located in Niigata, 26 km from Niigata Prefectural Civic Centre. There is a water park on site and guests can enjoy the on-site
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