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ODR Tour - Niigata Sightseeing

Outdoor Recreation & Leisure Travel Services

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Note: This event has already passed.

Our first destination will be the Kiyotsu gorge tunnel. Three observatories are set in the 750m tunnel, and you can see the dynamic gorge scenery. In front of last observatory has puddle area to shoot photos using of the water mirror effect. Take off your shoes, enter the puddle quietly and take im-pressive photos! Next, we will stop by Echigo-Yuzawa station for lunch. You will be able to try Chinese noodle made by Niigata’s specialty, rice. Out last destination will be Yuzawa Kogen plateau. Take the world largest ropeway for 7 minutes to the altitude 870m mountain top. You can enjoy magnificent mountain view and seasonal flowers including alpine plants. Stroll the huge park and feel early summer breeze. Fun activities are avail-able as well.

*It will be cancelled with short notice in case of rain.

*It is for all ages; however, strollers are hard to be used at Yuzawa Kogen.

Activities at Yuzawa Kogen
• Sled (8+): one-man Y1,000, two-man Y1,500
• Go-kart (11+): Y1,000
• Zip line (Taller than 120cm, weight 25kg ~ 100kg): Y3,000

Wear: Sneakers, Cap/hat.

Bring: Rain gear, Towel, Yen for lunch and anything you may need.

Cost

Adult (15+) $79 Teen (12-14) $75, Youth (6-11) $64 Child (0-5) $50 (Admission, Ropeway ride, Guide, Transportation included)

Registration Information

Choose from 2 easy ways to register for Outdoor Recreation tours: 

*In Person 
Stop by the Outdoor Recreation office, located in building 267! 

*Telephone 263-4671 
Give us a call Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.~ 7 p.m. or weekends from 8 a.m. ~ 5 p.m. We are closed for all U.S Federal Holidays.