Name: Rustic & traditional Japan in Niigata | Side-Trip from Tokyo
Uploaded: 2026-04-01T17:50:11.000Z
Duration: 16 min 57 s

Imagine vast rice fields surrounded by mountains, clean air and clear water, artisan towns and port cities, and

想像一下，四周環繞著高山、空氣清新、水源清澈的廣闊稻田，還有工匠之鎮和港口城市，

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The prefecture, more often than not, surprises visitors with its little-known but excellent sightseeing attractions, and

這個縣經常以其鮮為人知但卻極佳的觀光景點給遊客帶來驚喜，而且

更棒的是，這裡一點也不擁擠。

Moreover, Niigata Prefecture is also easily accessible from Tokyo by bullet train, making it a convenient destination or side trip for rail pass holders based in Tokyo.

此外，從東京搭乘新幹線即可輕鬆抵達新潟縣，對於以東京為據點的鐵路周遊券持有者來說，這裡是個方便的目的地或支線行程。

My name is Raina Ong reporting for japanguide.com, and

我是 Raina Ong，為 japanguide.com 報導，

in this video we'll be taking a 3-day side trip from Tokyo uncovering rustic and traditional Japan in Niigata.

在這支影片中，我們將展開為期 3 天從東京出發的支線行程，發掘新潟縣質樸傳統的日本風情。

So follow along as we go on a 3-day trip exploring rustic and traditional Niigata.

所以，跟著我們一起踏上這趟為期 3 天、探索質樸傳統新潟的旅程吧。

Starting in Tokyo, we take an 80-minute ride on the bullet train to Echigo-Yuzawa Station, gateway to Niigata Prefecture, and

從東京出發，我們搭乘新幹線約 80 分鐘的車程抵達越後湯澤站，這裡是通往新潟縣的門戶，

transfer to the local line to Muigamachi Station.

Our first spot in Niigata is Ryūgon, a rustic traditional inn where we start with a cooking activity and have lunch.

我們在新潟的第一站是龍言，一家質樸的傳統日式旅館，在這裡我們從烹飪活動開始並享用午餐。

Following that, we rent bicycles and cycle through some rice fields and take a short break at a water source before continuing on to Uonuma no Sato, the brewery grounds of one of Niigata's most famous sake producers.

之後，我們租了自行車，騎過一些稻田，並在一個水源地短暫休息，然後繼續前往魚沼之裡，這是新潟最知名的日本酒生產商之一的酒廠園區。

Finally, we return to Ryūgon for dinner and rest.

最後，我們回到龍言享用晚餐並休息。

Upon arrival at Muigamachi Station, I take a 20-minute walk to Ryūgon.

抵達魚沼町站後，我步行約 20 分鐘抵達龍言。

The traditional Japanese inn consists of a number of buildings that used to be owned by wealthy farmers about 200 years ago, and

這間傳統日式旅館由約 200 年前富裕農民擁有的幾棟建築組成，

traditional design styles peculiar to the region remain to be seen.

並且保留了該地區獨特的傳統設計風格。

Not only is Ryūgon a place to rest, enjoy the local cuisine, and

龍言不僅是休息、享用當地美食和

relax in the baths, it is also a place where one can appreciate history and traditional design.

泡澡放鬆的地方，也是一個可以欣賞歷史和傳統設計的地方。

Additionally, the inn offers a variety of activities, and

此外，這間旅館還提供各種活動，

I sign up for a cooking experience held in a traditional earthen floor kitchen.

我報名了一個在傳統土間廚房舉辦的烹飪體驗。

My cooking instructor for today is Sekisan, and

she's a pro with many years of cooking under her belt, or should I say apron, and

她是位經驗豐富的料理達人，或者說，是位料理好手，

we're going to be cooking lunch together.

Together with Sekisan, we cook some rice and make a local-style soup filled with lots of vegetables.

我和 Sekisan 一起煮了飯，還做了充滿蔬菜的當地風味湯品。

The activity is relatively simple and involves starting a fire in the traditional stove and cutting up some vegetables, which can be done with minimum Japanese language skills.

這個活動很簡單，只需要生火、切菜，就算日文不太好也能輕鬆參與。

In addition to the soup and the rice which we just made, we also have some local dishes for lunch, and

除了剛煮好的飯和湯，我們午餐還搭配了一些當地料理，

they include some seasonal vegetables which were picked in spring and then preserved so we can actually enjoy them all year round.

其中包含一些春天採摘後保存下來的季節蔬菜，所以我們一年四季都能品嚐到。

Niigata is the most famous region in Japan for premium sake and contains the highest number of sake breweries in the country.

新潟縣是日本最知名的優質日本酒產區，擁有全國最多的日本酒酒廠。

After lunch, I rent a bicycle to visit Uonuma no Sato, the brewery grounds for Hakkai-san sake.

午餐後，我租了腳踏車，準備前往八海山日本酒的酒廠園區「魚沼之裡」。

After cycling for about 40 minutes, I make a stop at the water source, Raiden-sama-no-mizu.

騎了大約40分鐘後，我在水源「雷電様の水」這裡稍作停留。

The spring water here, Raiden-sama-no-mizu, comes from one of the mountains in the Hakkai mountain range behind me.

這裡的泉水「雷電様の水」，是來自我身後八海山脈中的一座山。

The water here is used for making sake, and

if it's good enough for sake, it's good enough for me to drink.

如果釀日本酒的水質這麼好，那喝起來一定也很棒。

After a short rest, I continue cycling to Uonuma no Sato, which takes about 20 minutes.

短暫休息後，我繼續騎車前往魚沼之裡，大約還需要20分鐘。

Established in 1922, Hakkai-san is an internationally and domestically renowned sake brewery from Minami-Uonuma.

八海山日本酒創立於1922年，是來自南魚沼、享譽國內外的日本酒酒廠。

The company is named after Hakkai-san, one of the three big mountains in Minami-Uonuma and a sacred mountain since ancient times.

公司名稱取自南魚沼三大名山之一、自古以來就是聖山的八海山。

The grounds are made up of aesthetically pleasing buildings that contain a beer brewery, cafés and restaurants, a snow warehouse, and

園區內有美輪美奐的建築，包含了啤酒廠、咖啡廳、餐廳、雪室，以及

Over at the Sarukurayama Beer Brewery, visitors can enjoy freshly brewed beer.

在猿倉山啤酒廠，大家可以品嚐現釀的啤酒。

The inspiration for the craft beer brand, Raidin, comes from the water used to make the beer, which is from Raiden-sama-no-mizu where I was earlier.

Craft beer 品牌 Raidin 的靈感，來自於釀酒所使用的水，也就是我剛才去過的雷電様の水。

A highlight at Uonuma no Sato is touring the Hakkai-san Yukimuro, the snow warehouse.

魚沼之裡的一大亮點是參觀八海山雪室。

Minami-Uonuma receives huge amounts of snow every winter, and the accumulated snow is used in the warehouse.

南魚沼的冬天會積下超多的雪，這些累積的雪就被用在這個雪室裡。

This is the entrance of the Hakkai-san Yukimuro, which is a warehouse containing approximately 1,000 tons of snow, so it's kind of like a giant natural refrigerator.

這裡就是八海山雪室的入口，裡面大約有1,000噸的雪，就像一個巨大的天然冰箱。

Now, I can't imagine how that looks like, so come along with me and let's find out together.

我實在想像不出裡面是什麼樣子，所以大家跟我一起來一探究竟吧！

the temperature in here ranges from about 3 to 6 degrees all year round.

這裡的溫度全年都維持在攝氏3到6度左右。

And over here you can see the tanks of Japanese sake being aged 3 or 8 years, and

這裡可以看到正在熟成3年或8年的日本酒儲酒槽，

this cold air that I can feel around me comes from this snow over here, now check it out.

我現在感覺到的這股冷空氣，就是來自這裡的雪，大家快來看看。

The tour ends at the tasting counter where guests can sample a variety of Hakkai-san's products, including sake which were aged in the snow warehouse for 3 and 8 years respectively.

導覽的最後會來到試飲區，大家可以品嚐八海山各種產品，包括在雪室裡熟成3年和8年的日本酒。

I hear that both are smooth with a sweetness to their flavours, but

聽說兩種喝起來都很順口，帶有甜味，

the 8-year one is comparatively smoother and has a rounder mouthfeel.

不過8年的那款喝起來更滑順，口感也更圓潤。

Japan has a strict zero-tolerance rule for drink driving, which extends to cycling as well, so no drinking and cycling for me.

日本對酒駕有嚴格的零容忍政策，騎腳踏車也一樣，所以我不能邊喝酒邊騎車。

After a 45-minute bicycle ride, I arrive back at Ryūgon and decide that a soak in a bath before dinner is in order.

騎了45分鐘的腳踏車後，我回到龍言，決定晚餐前先泡個澡。

So after that beautiful day out cycling, I'm back here at Ryūgon and I'm ready for dinner, and

所以，經過美好的一天騎乘腳踏車，我回到龍言，準備吃晚餐了，

we've got the full gastronomy course for dinner and I'm looking forward to it.

我們有準備全套的精緻餐點，我非常期待。

I've had a big day out and I'm ready to call it a night.

今天我玩得很盡興，準備要休息了。

After breakfast, we'll take the local line to Urasa, change to the bullet train to Tubame-sanjo, then transfer to the local line to Tubame Station, where we'll visit a nearby workshop to see copperware made the traditional way.

早餐後，我們會搭乘地方線到浦佐，轉乘新幹線到燕三條，再轉乘地方線到燕站，在那裡我們會參觀附近的工坊，欣賞傳統工藝製作的銅器。

From there, we'll take the local line back to Tubame-sanjo Station and take the bullet train to the capital city of Niigata.

從那裡，我們會搭乘地方線回到燕三條站，然後搭乘新幹線前往新潟縣的首府。

Once there, we get on the tourist loop bus which will take us across the river where we'll have a quick lunch, walk to visit a historical residence, and

抵達後，我們會搭乘觀光循環巴士，帶我們過河，在那裡我們會快速午餐，散步參觀歷史建築，然後

Then, we'll go to a hotel to freshen up before going to dinner which includes a geisha experience.

接著，我們會到飯店梳洗一番，然後去享用包含藝妓體驗的晚餐。

The two cities of Tubame and Sanjo, collectively referred to as Tubame-sanjo, are closely associated with one another through their history.

燕市和三條市這兩個城市，合稱為燕三條，它們的歷史緊密相連。

The area has been known for its metal works since the 17th century, and

這個地區自17世紀以來就以金屬製品聞名，而且

I take the opportunity to visit Gyokusendo, a copperware workshop with a history of over 200 years.

我趁此機會參觀了玉川堂，這是一家擁有200多年歷史的銅器工坊。

This is the entrance to the Gyokusendo workshop where copper vessels are hammered out by hand.

這是玉川堂工坊的入口，在這裡師傅們用手工錘打出銅器。

My workshop tour starts in a bit, so let's go.

我的工坊導覽馬上就要開始了，我們走吧。

In the early days, kettles and pots for daily use were primarily created at Gyokusendo.

早期，玉川堂主要製作日常使用的水壺和鍋子。

Along the way, decorative pieces like vases and pots that showcased the artisan skills and techniques were added to the brand's repertoire.

沿途，像花瓶和盆栽這類展示工匠技藝的裝飾品也加入了品牌的產品線。

In this room is where we do a lot of the shaping, the forming, and

在這個房間裡，我們進行了大量的塑形、成形，

also a lot of the design work and some of the smaller detailing on the surface of the pieces.

還有很多設計工作，以及在器物表面進行一些較小的細節處理。

Gyokusendo's most iconic product is a kettle which is hammered out entirely by a single sheet of copper, including the spout and the body.

玉川堂最具代表性的產品是水壺，它完全由單張銅片錘打而成，包括壺嘴和壺身。

The Gyokusendo technique of shaping and making the seamless kettle is designated an intangible cultural property, and

玉川堂這種無縫水壺的塑形和製作技術，被指定為無形文化財，

並且可以在工坊裡看到這個過程。

The tour leads through the workshop where visitors can see the various stages of the creation process before ending at the showroom where we can get a hands-on look at the finished products.

導覽會帶領大家參觀工坊，讓遊客能看到創作過程的各個階段，最後在展廳結束，在那裡我們可以親手看看成品。

From Tubame-sanjo, I continue by train to the capital of Niigata Prefecture, Niigata City.

從燕三條，我將搭火車繼續前往新潟縣的首府新潟市。

After a quick lunch at a museum café, I start to explore the old town of Niigata.

午餐在博物館咖啡廳簡單吃過後，我開始探索新潟的舊城區。

This is the entrance of the Niigata Saito Villa.

這裡就是新潟齋藤別邸的入口。

You can't see much from the outside, so let's go in together.

從外面看不太出來，我們一起進去看看吧。

The Niigata Saito Villa was constructed in 1918 by the fourth-generation Saito patriarch as their holiday home.

新潟齋藤別邸是第四代齋藤家家主在1918年建造的渡假別墅。

The Saito family started off as sake brewers who grew their wealth through the late 19th century trading in the shipping business and then further investing in land and bonds, which turned them into a business conglomerate and one of the wealthiest families in Niigata.

齋藤家族最初是日本酒釀造商，在19世紀末透過航運事業累積財富，之後再投資土地和債券，讓他們成為一個企業集團，也是新潟最富有的家族之一。

The classical Japanese-style rooms offer a close look at traditional Japanese design and allow one to have a similar experience to what a visitor might have had 100 years ago.

這些古典的日式房間，讓大家能近距離欣賞傳統的日式設計，並體驗100年前遊客可能有的感受。

The way the Saito Villa was built with its large sliding doors allows the visitor to feel like there's no boundaries between the garden and the house.

齋藤別邸建造時，寬大的拉門設計讓遊客感覺庭園與房屋之間沒有界線。

From the villa, a 5-minute walk takes me to Furumachi, the old town of Niigata.

從別邸走出來，步行5分鐘就能抵達新潟的舊城區——古町。

Back in the good old days, Niigata was a bustling port town along Japan's most important shipping trade route along the Sea of Japan.

在過去的黃金年代，新潟是日本海最重要的航運貿易路線上一個熱鬧的港口城市。

Trade and businesses flourished in Furumachi, and

alongside them thrived the nightlife entertainment, which included geisha houses, upscale restaurants, and tea houses.

伴隨著這些，夜生活娛樂也蓬勃發展，包括藝妓屋、高級餐廳和茶館。

As I still have some time before dinner, I head to my hotel to freshen up before my reservation at an upscale traditional Japanese restaurant.

距離晚餐還有點時間，我先到飯店梳洗一下，準備前往預訂的高級日式傳統餐廳。

A ryote is a traditional restaurant serving Japanese auth cuisine, and geisha services can be arranged at some.

料亭是提供日本料理的傳統餐廳，有些還可以安排藝妓的服務。

For dinner tonight, I made a reservation at Ikinariya, a long-established ryote that also offers a geisha experience.

今晚的晚餐，我預約了「一喜屋」，這是一間歷史悠久的料亭，也提供藝妓體驗。

The ryote consists of several historical buildings, some of which are designated cultural heritage.

這間料亭由好幾棟歷史建築組成，其中有些已被指定為文化遺產。

I'm super excited for tonight's dinner experience.

我對今晚的晚餐體驗超級期待！

Not only am I having dinner in this gorgeous room, I've also got the company of a geisha for about an hour.

不僅要在這麼美的房間裡用餐，還會有藝妓陪我一個小時左右。

Geisha are professional entertainers skilled in the art of communication and traditional Japanese performing arts, which include dancing and singing.

藝妓是專業的表演者，精通溝通藝術和傳統的日本表演藝術，包括跳舞和唱歌。

Their main role is to attend to guests by conversing with them, performing a traditional dance, or playing drinking games.

他們的主要職責是陪伴客人，與他們哈拉、表演傳統舞蹈或玩飲酒遊戲。