Location: Shibata
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Katsuyori Shibata is a semi-retired Japanese professional wrestler, mixed martial artist and the head coach at NJPW dojo in Los Angeles. In professional wrestling, he is known for his hard hitting offense.
Restaurants in Shibata
1. Shibata Castle
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By Anitaraze - Livermore, California
This was a pleasant side trip for us. The original towers stonework, and moat are nearly 300 years old. You can even climb into the towers and look at the nail free woodwork. admission is free. There is a donation box. The friendly gentleman gave us some information about the place and the people of this castle as we entered. We spent about 30 minutes inside.
2. Shimizuen
3. Ichishima Sake Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By LaSingers - Hong Kong, null, Hong Kong
Ichishima Brewery is one the most representative Sake Brewery in Shibata area, or even in Niigata. They have only small productions with showing good innovative and passion.
Family history museum shows Ichishima family history and how it affected the Shibata area. Moreover, the traditional tools and equipment used for its sake productions.
4. Ijimino Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Rumples - Tucson, Arizona
We made a morning 30-minute train trip from Niigata to Shibata to see the spectacular Iris garden at Ijimino. Our attention focused on admiring the hundreds of flowers in full bloom so we did not explore the large park in its entirety. But we enjoyed what we saw. The shaded wheelchair-accessible walkway to the garden passes a huge pond, where at least one frog made its presence known. Benches above the garden allow visitors to sit and look at the myriad iris below, which range in color from white to deep purple.
Steps lead down to the garden, offering an opportunity for an even closer observation. We spent about 40 minutes walking past the flowerbeds, discussing the many varieties and taking photos. There were many signs in Japanese but virtually nothing in English. When we arrived around 9:30 a.m., only a few other visitors were there. By the time we left, the area had become crowded and included two elementary-school groups.
We took a taxi from the railroad station to the park and paid the equivalent of about $12 (U.S.). The park has no admission fee. A table was set up at the entrance to provide information in Japanese about the park and the iris. No one there spoke English but they understood our need for a taxi and called one for us.
I think a visit to the park to see the iris in bloom would be worthwhile if staying in the general area during June when the flowers are at their peak.
5. Suwa Shrine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Anitaraze - Livermore, California
Just a few minutes from the Trina station you'll find this lovely little shrine. Beautiful woodwork and fine Torii to see.
6. Ashigaru Nagaya
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By John-Mung - 堺
本当に狭い家。足軽が住んでいた長屋。どういう立場だったのかがわかる歴史資料だと思いました。そんなに見るところはないですが、見てみる価値はあると思います。ただ、見学するためには清水園との共通チケットが必要で、７００円。庭園に足軽長屋だけを見たいと思っていたので高く感じました。
7. Ominesan Sakura Park
8. Akatani Cycling Road
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
9. Nikotan
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By hosakin - 福岡
新発田市国道７号線沿いにある地元ガス会社のガスタンクにゆるキャラ系イラストが描かれています。何となく癒されます。観光スポットに果して該当するか疑問が残りますが、付近を通行して目を引くこと間違いなし。残念ながら周囲は工事現場など関連施設が多く、車を停めてジックリ鑑賞する場所はありません。商売っ気はなさそうです。
10. Ichishimatei
Overall Ratings
4 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By masa s - Tokyo, Japan
豪農・市島邸は素晴らしい表門から始まり回遊式庭園を見渡す回廊を含む大広間のある大邸宅です。こちらを管理しておられる方のお話では、四季折々いつでも素晴らしく、何度来てもその時々を楽しめる庭園だそうです。いろいろな角度から眺められる庭は、驚嘆に値するものです。新発田では必見の庭です。
