Tainai City in Niigata is a beautiful area based around the Tainai River where the sea, mountains, and pastoral landscape come together.

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PlayThere are lots of fun sightseeing spots for everyone!

  • Tainai Flower Park

    Tainai Flower Park

    This park has colorful flowers blooming throughout the year. It is a perfect place for families to gather.

    Hours
    9:00am - 5:00pm (late April to early November)
    Admission Fee
    Adults: 200 yen, Age 15 and under: 100 yen
    (groups: adults: 160 yen, age 15 and under 80 yen)
    Closed
    Mondays (open every day during school summer holidays)
    TEL
    0254-48-3294
  • Boat Landing

    Boat Landing

    Glide along the water’s surface in a swan boat and feel the breeze. Rest your legs occasionally to stop and look around at the scenery.

    Open Season
    April to November
    Fare
    500 yen/30 min (hand-pedal boat) - 1,000 yen/30 min (swan boat)
    Open Days
    Saturdays, Sundays, Public Holidays
    (Open every day during Golden Week and O-Bon Holiday)
    Hours
    10:00am - 4:00pm
    TEL
    0254-48-3435 (located beside Tainai Fishing)
  • Tarugahashi Amusement Park

    Tarugahashi Amusement Park

    This fun spot combines two of children’s favorite things: amusement parks and zoos. Take a stroll around to visit the animals after some thrilling rides on the merry-go-round or go carts.

    Open Season
    April to November
    Admission Fee
    Children under age 3: free, Age 4 to 14: 210 yen, Age 15 and up: 310 yen
    Hours
    Weekdays: 10:00am - 5:00pm
    Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays: 9:00am to 5:00pm
    TEL
    0254-47-3521
  • Tainai Fishing Park

    Tainai Fishing Park

    This fishing park is located on the bank of the Tainai River. Catch char, Japanese salmon, and rainbow trout, then grill and eat them right there at the park.

    Open Season
    Mid-April to early November
    Admission Fee
    Age 15 and under: 100 yen, Adults: 200 yen
    Rod Rental
    200 yen (includes bait)
    Fish Rates
    Rainbow trout, char, and Japanese salmon: 250 yen/100 g
    (pay only for fish that you catch)
    Hours
    Weekdays: 10:00am - 4:00pm
    Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    (Park is closed during rough weather)
    TEL
    0254-48-3435
  • Tulip Garden (Nagaike Ikoi no Mori Park)

    Tulip Garden (Nagaike Ikoi no Mori Park)

    Winters are moist, and summers are hot and dry. These conditions are similar to the climate in the Netherlands, making it the perfect place to grow tulips. Every year, the Tulip Festival held here features sales of cut flowers, a photo contest, and much more. Come see the tulip carpet!

    TEL
    0254-43-6111
  • Muramatsuhama Swimming Beach

    Muramatsuhama Swimming Beach

    This beach features a broad, white sandy beach and clean, shallow water. The parking lot, toilets, showers, and changing rooms are available for free. There is a saltwater hot spring nearby for soaking and relaxing.

    Open Season
    Mid-July to Late August
    TEL
    0254-43-6111
  • Tainai Ski Resort

    Tainai Ski Resort

    This ski area features 8 lifts and 14 courses and hills for a fun-packed day on the slopes. There are courses for everyone to enjoy, from beginners to experts. Features a 2000 car parking lot.

    TEL
    0254-48-3002
  • Okutainai Campground / Okutainai Hutte

    Okutainai Campground / Okutainai Hutte

    Okutainai is the location of a magnificent virgin beech forest. Nearby is Okutainai Campground and the Tainai Hutte at the trailhead for the Iide Mountain Range.

    Open Season
    Every year from mid-June to mid-November
    TEL
    0254-48-0161
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