Niigata, Japan · Asia
Jōetsu sits on the route: 25 minutes from Myoko, 50km from Jigokudani Monkey Park.
Jōetsu is a city located in Niigata, Japan. With a population of 189,430, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Jōetsu sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Jōetsu to your route.
Jōetsu (上越市, Jōetsu-shi) is a city located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2020, the city had an estimated population of 189,430, in 76,461 households with a population density of 190 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 973.81 square kilometres (375.99 sq mi). Jōetsu borders the Sea of JapanRead more
and is renowned for its abundance of snow, the annual cherry-blossom festival, sake and Koshihikari rice.
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Jōetsu is located in Niigata, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 37.1483 latitude, 138.2364 longitude.
Jōetsu has a population of approximately 189,430 people, making it a city in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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A steep village of thirteen free communal bathhouses maintained by residents, plus an open hot-spring cooking pool where locals blanch vegetables. The Oyu bathhouse is a wooden temple-roofed landmark at the centre.
31 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
A cobbled onsen village of wooden inns where guests in yukata and geta make a circuit of nine small public bathhouses. It is the road-end village below the snow monkey valley.
49 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
A unique hot spring area where wild Japanese macaques famously bathe in steaming thermal pools surrounded by snow.
50 km · about 60 min drive
mountain pass
At 2,172 m this is the highest point on any Japanese national highway, on Route 292 between Nagano and Gunma. In spring the road is cut through snow walls several metres high.
60 km · about 70 min drive
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