Top Things to do in Koshinetsu
What to do and see in Koshinetsu, Chubu: The Best Neighborhoods
Discover the best top things to do in Koshinetsu, Japan including Hakuba, Akeno Area, Fukushimajuku Uenodanchiku no Machinami, Sanpo no Oka, Tateshina, Shukunegi, Nakamachi Street, Kisofukushima, Gakeyazukuri no Ienami, Shinshu Ueda Hokkaku Kaido Yanagimachi.
Restaurants in Koshinetsu
1. Hakuba
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 300 reviews
Reviewed By PurdueBen500 - Sydney, Australia
Lots of great places to ski/board & very helpful staff many of which speak some English. Spectacular views across the mountains.
2. Akeno Area
3. Fukushimajuku Uenodanchiku no Machinami
4. Sanpo no Oka
5. Tateshina
6. Shukunegi
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By tomizuta1953 - Funabashi, Japan
After a quick lunch near Ogi Port, we headed west to the historic area of Shukunegi. Shukunegi was a port town where boats from Noto Peninsula and Niigata (Echigo) would stop on their way and back to Sakata and further north to Ezo (Hokkaidou). In the early 17th century Ogi Port nearby was opened and became the main port in Sado for the Kitamaebune, which was how these boats traveling all the way from Hokkaidou to Shimonoseki and then Osaka and Edo were called. Shukunegi continued to prosper through shipbuilding and other shipping support to nearby Ogi. The densely built two story buildings in the small district is the only site in Niigata Prefecture designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Historic Buildings. Another heritage retained in Ogi and Shukunegi is the taraibune. This is a round tub boat from which ladies would hunt for shellfish and other seafood. Nowadays it has become more of a tourist attraction. We took a taraibune ride at 800 yen per person at Shukunegi Bay. The fifteen minutes’ cruise around the rocky inlet was a unique and enjoyable experience. From the bay, we crossed the road to enter the Shukunegi area. There was a tourist information office in the car park, where we obtained a map and a joint ticket to the buildings open to the public costing 1,000 yen. We walked through the narrow alleys and soon reached the first building open to the public, Seikurou residence. This building belonged to a wealthy shipowner active in the 19th century. It was built in the middle of the 19th century and once used as a lodging house before being converted to a museum. It is a magnificent two story Japanese building using the finest building material. We went further to the far end where Shoukouji Buddhist temple of the Jishuu sect quietly stands. It is surrounded by dense forest. The temple was founded in the 14th century and the sanmon entrance gate dates back to the early 18th century, the oldest existing building in the area. We briefly visited the remaining prominent historical buildings including Sankakuya (triangular building), Kanekoya (built before mid-19th century) and the only western style building, the former post office built in 1921.
7. Nakamachi Street
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 409 reviews
Since the 17th century, Nakamachi Street prospered as the main business district of Matsumoto’s castle town where wholesalers sold goods such as sake and kimono. It was located on the old Zenkoji Kaido, a route connecting Zenkoji Temple to Nagoya and Kyoto. Many of the historical buildings in Nakamachi are old storehouses, some being over 100 years old. Nakamachi now has a variety of shops including folk art and craft shops, restaurants, and cafes. You will also find the Kurassic-kan, which was once a sake brewery building, and the Scale Museum, which is housed in a former scale shop. Sticker campaign service has started 2018. You can get original stickers when you go to Nakamachi Street after visiting Matsumoto Castle. Free Wi-Fi is available since 2019.
Reviewed By williamsM29HU - Kobe, Japan
We found many interesting shops along this street and a could of good restaurants. There is a large mounted map and you can get a good English-language map enroute. There are several craft shops offering Japanese and local wares - pottery, lacquerware and art. We are fortunate that it wasn’t so crowded and spent a couple of hours wandering this area. It’s worth seeking out.
