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Japan

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MeowScore 😻96/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😻
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

February

Sakura season cometh in Joetsu's gardens.

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january

Visit Joetsu for skiing and snow festivals. ❄️🏂

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february

Chase the cherry blossom in Joetsu's parks. 🌸🌸🌸

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march

Experience traditional sake brewing in Joetsu. 🍶

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april

Cycle a 17-km bike route along Uonuma's rice paddies. 🚴🌾

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may

Try the fresh and mouth-watering Koshihikari rice. 🍚🤤

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june

Take part in the colorful and lively Joetsu-Jumangoku Matsuri. 🎉🎊

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july

Hike the Chisenupuri trail and absorb the breathtaking views. 🏔️🚶

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august

Enjoy the refreshing and delicious Matsunoyama Shiseido water. 💦⛲

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september

Savor the unique and spicy Echigo-zuke pickles. 🥒🌶️

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october

Visit the autumn foliage spots and heal your soul. 🍂🍁

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november

Witness the Tsunan Snow Festival and ice sculptures. 🎆❄️

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december

Camp in the mountains and indulge in hot springs. ⛺🧖‍♂️

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Reasonable prices

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Joetsu offers a mix of affordable and pricey options for shopping and activities, with many options in between. Some tourist destinations may have higher admission fees, but overall the cost of living is reasonable.

Check out local markets and ramen shops for affordable eats. Look for discount passes for attractions and transportation.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Skiing and hot springs

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Skiing and hot springs

Joetsu is a popular winter destination known for its ski resorts and onsen (hot springs).

Tipping

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No tipping culture.

Tipping

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No tipping culture.

Cash is preferred, splitting the bill is not common. Etiquette tidbit: hand cash with both hands.

internet situation

great Speed

Good average speeds for most users

excellent Availability

Widely available in most areas

great Cellular

Coverage is generally good, but some areas may have weaker signals

Electric socket type B

Common in North and Central America. Safer because of grounding pin, mind voltage differences.

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Mindful meoweler tips

Useful external sites

joetsukankonavi.jp/en

Joetsu Myoko Tourism Association↗

Official tourism website for Joetsu city providing information on attractions, accommodations, events, and transportation.

www.myoko-now.com

Myoko Now↗

A year-round guide to Myoko Kogen, Japan's snow paradise, offering daily weather and snow reports, accommodation and restaurant listings, and news updates.

www.japan-guide.com/e/e7715.html

Japan Guide↗

Comprehensive travel guide to Japan, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, transportation, accommodation, and more, including a section on Joetsu.

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