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Where to eat in Niigata

Named for 2027 by National Geographic. Here's our food guide, ready to post. Free with a credit and a link.

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National Geographic: Snowy Niigata is a year-round destination with the Echigo-Tsumari art triennale and centuries-old fermentation culture; the only Japan pick. National Geographic

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Where to eat in Niigata

The dish to eat: Murakami salmon, best at Sennenzake Kikkawa Izutsuya.

1. Sennenzake Kikkawa Izutsuya (Murakami): The 11-dish salmon course
2. Tokiwa Sushi (Niigata) (Niigata City): Seasonal nigiri of local fish
3. Kappo Shintaku (Murakami): Kappo course of local seasonal ingredients
4. Araragi (Nihon Ryori Araragi) (Niigata City): Japanese seasonal course
5. Kyodai Zushi (Niigata City): Edomae-style nigiri with Niigata fish

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Coming to Niigata in 2027? Start with Sennenzake Kikkawa Izutsuya, Tokiwa Sushi (Niigata) and Kappo Shintaku. Don't leave without murakami salmon. The whole food guide, with what to order at each, from our friends at Chef Amazing: https://www.chefamazing.com/where-to-go-2027/niigata?utm_source=tourism&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=niigata

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