Title: Joetsu Travel Guide: Best of Joetsu, Niigata Prefecture Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Joetsu](https://expedia.co.uk/Joetsu-Hotels.d6056288.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Joetsu](https://expedia.co.uk/Joetsu-Holiday-Rentals.d6056288.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Joetsu](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Joetsu.d6056288.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Joetsu Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Joetsu.d6056288.Car-Hire-Guide)[Joetsu Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Joetsu.d6056288.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Joetsu Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Takada castle during cherry blossom season in Joetsu, Niigata Prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056288/6dc98df7-d1c4-48a2-8da3-82baad26b2da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Illumination of Takada Castle at Takada Castle Ruins Park in Spring, Joetsu, Niigata, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056288/256a649c-ae47-45f7-be1b-02608e07b6dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Takada Castle with Sakura Tree in Spring at Takada Castle Ruins Park, Joetsu, Niigata, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056288/42427862-a941-409b-b81f-38ec58a1545f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Joetsu](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056288/d9b826f3-b4f6-4b98-bd30-aed3069c966a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056288/d9b826f3-b4f6-4b98-bd30-aed3069c966a.jpg) by [vlk807](https://www.panoramio.com/user/1043361?with_photo_id=8393639) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ![Joetsu](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056288/54d3b812-e107-4156-9f6f-fde81e1ba4e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Joetsu Things to do - Top hotels in Joetsu - Top Holiday Rentals in Joetsu ![Toyoko Inn Joetsumyoko-eki Nishi-guchi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44290000/44286900/44286838/b80cbdc1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Toyoko Inn Joetsumyoko-eki Nishi-guchi Yamato 5-2-3 Joetsu Niigata Fully refundable £47 26 Apr - 27 Apr 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 ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F04%2F2026&endDate=27%2F04%2F2026&selected=44286838&PinnedHotelID=44286838&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6056288) ![ART HOTEL Joetsu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1740000/1737700/1737603/7d212706_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ART HOTEL Joetsu 5-1-11 Honcho-machi Joetsu Niigata-ken £39 1 Apr - 2 Apr Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Joetsu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Jokoji Temple and Official Residence ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=1737603&PinnedHotelID=1737603&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6056288) ![APA Hotel Joetsu Myoko Ekimae](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22510000/22503500/22503438/42a857fa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### APA Hotel Joetsu Myoko Ekimae 2-3-1, Yamato Joetsu Niigata £51 21 Apr - 22 Apr 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! (240 reviews) The staff were helpful nd so professional. The onsen was so clean and quaint. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Joetsu-Hotels-Ganesha-Takada-Machiya-Building.h90042212.Hotel-Information) ![HOTEL SOBOKU](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109420000/109417400/109417397/7f4c1bc2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### HOTEL SOBOKU Nagamori1555-1 Myoko Niigata Stay at this villa in Myoko. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and slippers. Popular attractions Myoko Sunshine Land and The Japanease Memorial Museum of ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Myoko-Hotels-HOTEL-SOBOKU.h109417397.Hotel-Information) ![【MAX29ppl】4BR (220㎡)｜ Whole house｜Washer&Dryer](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58820000/58813000/58812981/2025ddd4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 【MAX29ppl】4BR (220㎡)｜ Whole house｜Washer&Dryer 367-11 Yuzawa Yuzawa Niigata Stay at this holiday home in Yuzawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, slippers and climate control. Popular attractions Gala Yuzawa and Yuzawa Nakazato Ski Resort are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (7 reviews) 被客房人員質疑自己找不到備用衛生紙 , 感覺真的很不好 Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yuzawa-Hotels-Yuzawa-Japanese-House.h58812981.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Joetsu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6056288&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Joetsu hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6056288&startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01)[31 Mar - 1 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6056288&startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6056288&startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-03-02)[1 Apr - 2 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6056288&startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-03-02) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6056288&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6056288&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6056288&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026)[10 Apr - 12 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6056288&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Joetsu Municipal Aquarium Take the family to visit the sea animals who live in Joetsu Municipal Aquarium during your holiday to Joetsu. Wander the lakeside and parks while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Joetsu-Municipal-Aquarium-Joetsu.d553248621532775548.Attraction) #### Takada Park Explore the great outdoors at Takada Park, a lovely green space in Joetsu. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Takada-Park-Joetsu.d553248621532775550.Attraction) #### Cupid Valley Ski Resort Hit the slopes in Joetsu with a visit to Cupid Valley Ski Resort. While in this culturally rich area, you can enjoy the restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cupid-Valley-Ski-Resort-Joetsu.d553248621562275161.Attraction) #### Takada Castle Learn about the local history of Joetsu with a stop at Takada Castle. Wander the parks and lakeside while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Takada-Castle-Joetsu.d553248621562275164.Attraction) #### Kasugayama Castle You can learn about the history of Joetsu with a trip to Kasugayama Castle. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kasugayama-Castle-Joetsu.d553248621532775545.Attraction) #### Myoko Sunshine Land Bring the children to Myoko Sunshine Land and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Joetsu. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Myoko-Sunshine-Land-Joetsu.d553248634126819785.Attraction) ### Things to do ![A special dinner at the 100-year-old Ryotei and snack experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49936130/896364d3-3719-45eb-af5e-3b97465f48a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dinner at the 100 year old Ryotei and Snack Experience £165 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dinner-at-the-100-year-old-ryotei-and-snack-experience.a49936130.activity-details) [See all activities in Joetsu](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Joetsu.d6056288.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Joetsu ![Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Suzu City, Mitsuke Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532775438/cdc370ca-c685-4ba2-9408-860e5abd8fa9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Suzu - Cities near Joetsu - Places of interest [Suzu](https://expedia.co.uk/Suzu.dx6345566) - [Niigata Ogata Greenery Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Niigata-Ogata-Greenery-Park-Joetsu.d553248621532775551.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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