{"id":8527,"date":"2022-08-16T05:00:26","date_gmt":"2022-08-16T04:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/10.81.104.155\/int\/kaleidoscopic-capital-to-idyllic-north-copy\/"},"modified":"2023-05-16T10:13:31","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T09:13:31","slug":"winter-charm","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/tokyo-to-niigata\/winter-charm\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Charm"},"content":{"rendered":"\n  <style>\n    @media (min-width: 980px) {\n      .wp-block-hero__heading { font-size: 70px !important}\n      .wp-block-hero__sub-heading { font-size: 40px !important}\n    }\n  <\/style>\n\n<article class=\"wp-block-hero break-out\">\n\n      <div class=\"wp-block-hero__background\">\n                        <img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TCVB-Tokyo-Niigata-hero.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-hero__background__image wp-block-hero__background__image--desktop lazy\">\n              \n          <\/div>\n  \n  <i class=\"wp-block-hero__overlay\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\n      <div\n    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n    class=\"wp-block-hero__video\"\n    data-vimeo-url=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/751068749\"\n    id=\"block_5f58e69448caaa8c6a65c0a56f7cde85_video\"><\/div>\n  \n      <i\n    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n    class=\"wp-block-hero__custom-overlay\"\n    style=\"background-color:#000000;opacity:0.4\"><\/i>\n  \n  \n  <div class=\"wp-block-hero__intro-wrap container\">\n    <h1 class=\"wp-block-hero__heading\">Tokyo to Niigata:<\/h1>\n  \n          <p class=\"wp-block-hero__sub-heading\">From the Kaleidoscopic Capital to the Idyllic North<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n\n  \n    <div class=\"wp-block-hero__content-by container\">      \n      <ul class=\"wp-block-hero__logos\">\n                  <li class=\"wp-block-hero__item\">\n\n                          <a href=\"https:\/\/tokyotokyo.jp\/home\/?utm_source=cnnniigata\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">\n            \n    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rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"#visit-tokyo\" style=\"color:#00b2e8\"><strong>Tokyo<\/strong><\/a><\/mark> is infinitely exciting, offering sights and experiences to fill any itinerary with culture, food, and opportunities to explore. It is a city where old meets new and tradition and modernity co-exist. But just a little under two hours away via bullet train is <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#99bf30\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><a rel=\"sponsored\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"#visit-niigata\" style=\"color:#99bf30\"><strong>Niigata<\/strong><\/a><\/mark> Prefecture, offering winter sport adventures on pristine slopes, stunning natural vistas and unique local cuisine and sake.<br><br>With Japan\u2019s borders gradually reopening, now is the perfect time to explore both sides of Japan. 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Visit <span style=\"color:#00B2E8\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Asakusa Engei Hall<\/span>, an institution devoted to the art of rakugo\u2014traditional Japanese comedy\u2014where a single comedian tells elaborate, rapid-fire stories while playing different characters.<br><br>Nearby lies the city\u2019s oldest temple, Sensoji Temple, famed for its iconic red lantern hanging at its Kaminarimon Gate entrance. Meanwhile, Hoppy Street is the perfect place to enjoy a tasty (and budget-friendly) meal at a traditional izakaya, before hopping on a jinrikisha for a private rickshaw ride, or taking a \u201cwater bus\u201d cruise to see the sites along the Sumida River.<br><br>For culinary connoisseurs, looking for a taste of old-meets-new, <span style=\"color:#00B2E8\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Hobo Shinjuku Norengai<\/span> is a collection of over ten modern izakayas and restaurants in one old-fashioned warehouse. 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class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#00b2e8\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Urban relaxation and wellness<\/mark><\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__content\"><p><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"color\">Wellness and tranquility are fundamental aspects of Japanese living. <span style=\"color:#00b2e8\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Tokyo Skytree<\/span>, the world\u2019s tallest broadcast tower and second tallest man-made structure, offers yoga sessions on its 1,476 feet (450m) high observation deck. The class welcomes beginners, giving visitors to Japan a chance to stretch and re-focus, while taking in breathtaking views of the city. Afterwards check out Solamachi, located at the foot of Tokyo Skytree, featuring over 300 shops and dining options as well as the Sumida Aquarium and the Planetarium<span style=\"color:#33a4c3\" class=\"has-inline-color\"> <\/span>Tenku where visitors can gaze into the night sky.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:34.5%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image--large \"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TCVB-Tokyo-Niigata-tokyo-Skytree-01-80x100.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TCVB-Tokyo-Niigata-tokyo-Skytree-01.jpg 864w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TCVB-Tokyo-Niigata-tokyo-Skytree-01-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TCVB-Tokyo-Niigata-tokyo-Skytree-01-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TCVB-Tokyo-Niigata-tokyo-Skytree-01-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TCVB-Tokyo-Niigata-tokyo-Skytree-01-826x1033.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TCVB-Tokyo-Niigata-tokyo-Skytree-01-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TCVB-Tokyo-Niigata-tokyo-Skytree-01-80x100.jpg 80w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TCVB-Tokyo-Niigata-tokyo-Skytree-01-520x650.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TCVB-Tokyo-Niigata-tokyo-Skytree-01-260x325.jpg 260w\" width=\"864\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image__image lazy\"><figcaption class=\"wp-block-image__caption\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#333333\" class=\"has-inline-color\">The iconic Tokyo Skytree.<\/mark><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:64.6%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image--large \"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TCVB-Tokyo-Niigata-Skytree-02-100x67.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TCVB-Tokyo-Niigata-Skytree-02.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TCVB-Tokyo-Niigata-Skytree-02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TCVB-Tokyo-Niigata-Skytree-02-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TCVB-Tokyo-Niigata-Skytree-02-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TCVB-Tokyo-Niigata-Skytree-02-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TCVB-Tokyo-Niigata-Skytree-02-1247x831.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TCVB-Tokyo-Niigata-Skytree-02-826x551.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TCVB-Tokyo-Niigata-Skytree-02-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TCVB-Tokyo-Niigata-Skytree-02-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TCVB-Tokyo-Niigata-Skytree-02-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TCVB-Tokyo-Niigata-Skytree-02-260x173.jpg 260w\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image__image lazy\"><figcaption class=\"wp-block-image__caption\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#333333\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Do\u00a0yoga while overlooking the city from the observation deck.\u00a0\u00a0<\/mark><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Surrounded by office towers in the heart of central Tokyo, <span style=\"color:#00B2E8\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Hoshinoya Tokyo<\/span> gives visitors the chance to soak their weary bones after a day\u2019s shopping. Let its rejuvenating hot springs ease your aches with water that flows to the 17th floor from almost 5000 feet beneath the hotel. Each floor resembles a ryokan inn, and in the communal areas staff dressed in modern-style kimonos serve guests seasonal snacks and Japanese tea. 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class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#00b2e8\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Japan&#8217;s capital in a <nobr>new light<\/nobr><\/mark><\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__content\"><p><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"color\">Marunouchi is home to Tokyo\u2019s financial district and embodies the stunning contrast between classical and modern. Here, visit the architectural marvel that is Tokyo Station, originally opened in 1914 it survived the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923 and now houses one of the most advanced train systems in the world. Every year from autumn to mid-February, the area is home to the <span style=\"color:#00b2e8\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Marunouchi Illumination<\/span>. A walk along the cobblestone streets of the Naka-dori shopping area will reward visitors with spectacular city views complemented by trees draped in elaborate Christmas lights.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image--default \"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TCVB-Tokyo-Niigata-Marunouchi-100x56.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TCVB-Tokyo-Niigata-Marunouchi.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TCVB-Tokyo-Niigata-Marunouchi-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TCVB-Tokyo-Niigata-Marunouchi-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TCVB-Tokyo-Niigata-Marunouchi-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TCVB-Tokyo-Niigata-Marunouchi-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TCVB-Tokyo-Niigata-Marunouchi-1247x701.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TCVB-Tokyo-Niigata-Marunouchi-826x465.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TCVB-Tokyo-Niigata-Marunouchi-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TCVB-Tokyo-Niigata-Marunouchi-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TCVB-Tokyo-Niigata-Marunouchi-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-TCVB-Tokyo-Niigata-Marunouchi-260x146.jpg 260w\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image__image lazy\"><figcaption class=\"wp-block-image__caption\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#333333\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Tokyo lit up\u00a0during the\u00a0Marunouchi Illumination.<\/mark><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Tokyo is constantly being re-imagined as urban development continues on a grandiose scale throughout the city. Newly reopened <span style=\"color:#33a4c3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Miyashita Park<\/span>, in the popular Shibuya district, is an example of former industrial infrastructure reborn as a cultural and commercial space. Originally opened in 1930 as a greenway, today Miyashita Park has been converted into a modern shopping complex complete with a rooftop park and skateboarding area. 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Myoko&#8217;s four major winter destinations. Here, visitors can enjoy superb skiing and snowboarding, including runs for both experts and beginners, on short adventures across wide slopes in the foothills of the mountain to longer runs of up to 2.5 miles (4 km). In the evening, hop in a natural, outdoor hot spring and relax with the resort\u2019s spa facilities while sampling the house-brewed Myoko Kogen Beer and enjoying a Japanese buffet (known locally as a Viking).<br><br>Located slightly further north in the city of Myoko, a stay at <span style=\"color:#99bf30\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Lotte Arai Resort<\/span> puts visitors in the heart of Mt. Myoko\u2019s scenic landscape against a vast swath of gorgeous countryside. While staying in one of the resort\u2019s comfortable, modern guest rooms, enjoy snow-filled mountain adventures in style, including amazing views of Mt. Okenashi. Lotte Arai Resort has been internationally recognized for its access to the slopes, being named Japan\u2019s \u201cBest Ski Resort for Powder,\u201d \u201cBest Family Ski Resort\u201d and \u201cBest Ski Hotel\u201d at the 2022 Ski Asia Awards. The resort also offers activities like snow rafting and snowmobile tours to give everyone a chance to admire the epic mountain views at a more relaxed pace. In the evening guests can take a night-time hike surrounded by stunning illuminated snowscapes and majestic starry skies.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__heading\"><span style=\"color:#99bf30\" class=\"color\">Relaxing ryokans and soothing hot springs<\/span><\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__content\"><p><span style=\"color:#000000\" class=\"color\">An extended stay at a Ryokan, or traditional Japanese inn, is one of the best ways to fully experience Japanese hospitality, fine dining and relaxation. <span style=\"color:#99bf30\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Ryokan Okayama<\/span>, offers modern, comfortable rooms and exceptional cuisine focused on fresh seafood (Iwagaki oysters, rockfish and prawns), mountain vegetables, Koshihikari brand rice produced in Myoko and local Kubiki Wagyu beef. For travelers looking to reinvigorate themselves, a soak in natural hot spring waters with a view of the snowy landscape and starlit sky will refresh your body and mind for the next day\u2019s adventure.<br><br>Ryokan come in different shapes and sizes, and <span style=\"color:#99bf30\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Ryokan Seifuso<\/span>, offering ski-to-door access to Niigata\u2019s Akakura Kanko Ski Resort, is a storied establishment with plenty of classic Japanese touches. Guest rooms feature tatami woven straw mat floors and comfortable low futon bedding. Traditional cuisine makes the best of local ingredients, for a sustainable, farm-to-table experience, or in this case sea-to-table as the menu at Ryokan Seifuso highlights the region&#8217;s best, and freshest crab. 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