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Myoko-shi, Niigata-Ken Vacation Guide

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Myoko City is located on the border of Nagano and Niigata Prefectures within easy reach of Tokyo. Dominated by the mountain for which it is named after it lays in beautiful mountain surroundings near Lake Nojiri (Norjiriko) and the historical entrance to the Echigo Plains.

The 'Snow Country' of Niigata is famous throughout Japan and has inspired countless writers, poets and artists.

Myokokogen in Myoko City, is central to the nearby local mountain villages of Suginosawa, Akakura, Sekigawa, Tsubame Onsen, plus several others. This central location provides an excellent base for visiting the many attractions in the surrounding countryside. There is also plenty of different types of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets.

Most of Myoko Plateau has been designated as National Park territory and approximately 80% of the town area is covered in forest. Nature abounds here and, whatever the season, there are always plenty of things to do.

Winter skiing options are almost endless. The city was the site for some of the first ski lifts in Japan and there are many ski and onsen (hot spring) resorts nearby. The most famous of these are Akakura (which boasts the steepest ski run in central Japan), Ikenotaira and Suginohara (with the longest ski run in Japan).

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