Niigata Prefecture is a famous rice producing area in Japan. There are many famous products that use local rice to make rice cakes and Japanese sake. In terms of tourism, the night sakura located in Takada Park in Joetsu City is one of the three largest night sakura in Japan and is a famous tourist spot. There are also many sightseeing spots in Okutami Lake and Yagi-no-Bana. In the southern part of Niigata Prefecture, there are hot springs such as Echigo Yuzawa and Matsunoyama, where you can enjoy the experience of soaking in warm hot springs in a snow-white world.