Title: Nou Travel Guide: Best of Nou, Itoigawa Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Nou](https://expedia.co.uk/Nou-Itoigawa-Hotels.0-n553248635976008381-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Nou Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Nou.d553248635976008381.Car-Hire-Guide)[Nou Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Nou.d553248635976008381.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Nou Travel Guide ## Itoigawa ![Dragon dance festival at Hakusanjinja (shrine) in Niigata prefecture. An annual festival where the God-children dance all afternoon, their feet never touching the earth. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6152302/a12e1fc8-4ae2-4eab-a9b0-a414d4ed1ecd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dragon dance festival at Hakusanjinja (shrine) in Niigata prefecture. An annual festival where the God-children dance all afternoon, their feet never touching the earth. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6152302/a12e1fc8-4ae2-4eab-a9b0-a414d4ed1ecd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Nou Things to do Hotels [Itoigawa travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Itoigawa.dx6152302) --- ### Popular places to visit #### Hakusan Shrine You can find out about the history of Itoigawa with a visit to Hakusan Shrine. Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakusan-Shrine-Nou.d553248621582428154.Attraction) #### Benten Rock Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Benten Rock during your travels in Itoigawa. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Benten-Rock-Nou.d821654240404336640.Attraction) #### Charmant Hiuchi Snow Resort Hit the slopes in Itoigawa with a visit to Charmant Hiuchi Snow Resort. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Charmant-Hiuchi-Snow-Resort-Itoigawa.d553248621532775536.Attraction) #### Fossa Magna Museum You can study the exhibits at Fossa Magna Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Itoigawa. Wander the beaches or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fossa-Magna-Museum-Itoigawa.d553248621532775534.Attraction) #### Itoigawa Seaside Ski Resort Hit the slopes in Itoigawa with a visit to Itoigawa Seaside Ski Resort. Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Itoigawa-Seaside-Ski-Resort-Itoigawa.d553248621532775533.Attraction) #### Echigoichiburi no Seki Road Station After visiting Echigoichiburi no Seki Road Station, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Itoigawa. Experience the area's art scene and museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Echigoichiburi-No-Seki-Road-Station-Itoigawa.d553248621562274967.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in Nou ![Lotte Arai Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19570000/19564400/19564385/5332ff7d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lotte Arai Resort 1966 Ryozenji Myoko Niigata £113 8 Mar - 9 Mar Stay at this spa hotel in Myoko. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (388 reviews) Room was very clean, staff were very courteous and helpful. Onsen facility was very good. Dining options were limited. The cafe, food court, bakery were closed after 4pm, so dinner choices were limited to the expensive restaurants, unless you have transport and willing to travel to Myoko town. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=19564385&PinnedHotelID=19564385&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008381) ![Toyoko Inn Joetsumyoko-eki Nishi-guchi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44290000/44286900/44286838/10908d93_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Toyoko Inn Joetsumyoko-eki Nishi-guchi Yamato 5-2-3 Joetsu Niigata £52 16 Feb - 17 Feb Stay at this hotel in Joetsu. Enjoy free breakfast, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Official Residence of Past Division Leader ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (350 reviews) We had a great one night stay... the room was quiet as requested, hotel spotless and staff helpful. Good breakfast with all food choices well stocked. Hotel ideal for stop over and could also work for a longer stay. Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=44286838&PinnedHotelID=44286838&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008381) ![ART HOTEL Joetsu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1740000/1737700/1737603/4b71b2d4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ART HOTEL Joetsu 5-1-11 Honcho-machi Joetsu Niigata-ken £38 11 Mar - 12 Mar Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Joetsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Jokoji Temple and Kobayashi Kokei ... 8/10 Very Good! (432 reviews) I have never had a bad stay at this hotel. I’ve visited this hotel 3 times since July of 2025\. This last stay I had mistakenly hit the button for Single Smoking Room. When I discovered my mistake, the front desk staff quickly sorted me, and didn’t charge extra for a double room Non Smoking! The restaurants ... Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F03%2F2026&endDate=12%2F03%2F2026&selected=1737603&PinnedHotelID=1737603&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008381) ![Hitou Hanabun](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83100000/83095600/83095581/90c5fc92_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hitou Hanabun Sekiyama Myoko Niigata Stay at this ryokan in Myoko. Enjoy hot springs on-site, on-site spa services and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Akakura Onsen Ski Area and Myoko Kogen ... 8/10 Very Good! (9 reviews) The staff were all excellent! Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=83095581&PinnedHotelID=83095581&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008381) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=83095581&PinnedHotelID=83095581&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008381) ![APA Hotel Joetsu Myoko Ekimae](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22510000/22503500/22503438/e7ece341_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### APA Hotel Joetsu Myoko Ekimae 2-3-1, Yamato Joetsu Niigata £51 1 Mar - 2 Mar Stay at this hotel in Joetsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 15 coffee shops/cafes and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (237 reviews) Yes definently above Average Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=22503438&PinnedHotelID=22503438&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008381) ![Lime Resort Myoko](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33360000/33351800/33351795/d560813b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lime Resort Myoko 2251-2 Sekikawa Myoko Niigata Stay at this ryokan in Myoko. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (102 reviews) The staff are wonderfully friendly and helpful. 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