Major city · Japan
Kashiwazaki
Skip unless you have a specific reason (onsen, surf, or the nuclear museum). A half-day stop on the way to Niigata or Joetsu is enough.
Kashiwazaki is a mid-sized coastal city in Niigata Prefecture, about 2 hours from Tokyo by Shinkansen. It has a long Japan Sea coastline, a few onsen, and the quirky TEPCO Nuclear Power Museum. Most travellers pass through without stopping.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (humid, crowded beaches), Jan–Feb (heavy snow)
- Airports
- NGO · KIJ
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Kashiwazaki110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kashiwazaki, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNGO Chubu Centrair (About 3 h by train via Nagoya; not the main gateway.).
- Getting aroundThe city is walkable near the station.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealRamen¥700–1,000 (≈ US$5–7)
- BeerBeer (can)¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from station to Banjin-misaki¥1,500 (≈ US$11)
- Metro or bus rideBus ride¥200–300 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedCapsule or hostel bed, a night, per person¥3,500 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥25,000 (≈ US$170)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥6,000 (≈ US$45) · Mid ¥12,000 (≈ US$85) · High ¥22,000 (≈ US$150)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NGO Chubu Centrair (About 3 h by train via Nagoya; not the main gateway.) · KIJ Niigata Airport (About 1 h by train or car; limited domestic and international flights.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest Jan (18 rain days), driest May (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kashiwazaki: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
18 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
15 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
14 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
13 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
15 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
18 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The city is walkable near the station. Buses run to Banjin-misaki and the museum. A taxi from the station to Banjin-misaki costs about ¥1,500.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
JR Shin-etsu Line, about 20 min
Fireworks festival in August; otherwise a quick stop.
Joetsu
goDoor to door: About 40 min
JR Shin-etsu Line, about 30 min
Access to the Joetsu-Kokusai ski area in winter.
Tokamachi
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5 h
JR Iiyama Line, about 1 h
Snow country scenery; limited services.
Myoko
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
JR Shin-etsu Line, about 1 h
Ski resort and onsen town.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Near JR Kashiwazaki Station
Most hotels and restaurants; convenient for train travellers.
Banjin-misaki
Onsen area with sea views; 7 min by car from the station.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥6,000–9,000 (≈ US$45–65) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥9,000–15,000 (≈ US$65–110) excl. bed
- High
- ¥15,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Business-hotel double room1 × 1 night × ¥12,000 | ¥12,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ¥12,000 | ¥24,000 |
| Taxi station to Banjin-misaki1 × ¥1,500 · check | ¥1,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥3,750 |
| Trip total≈ ¥20,630 per person per day, bed included | ¥41,250≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Ramen | ¥700–1,000 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Beer (can) | ¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Taxi from station to Banjin-misaki | ¥1,500 (≈ US$11) |
| Bus ride | ¥200–300 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Heavy snow in winter: check road and train conditions.
- The Nuclear Power Museum is free but has limited English signage.
- Surf beaches have strong currents; swim only at designated areas.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tokyo → Kashiwazaki (Shinkansen): about ¥10,000–12,000 (≈ US$70–85), about 2 h (check)
- Niigata → Kashiwazaki (JR): about ¥1,500 (≈ US$11), about 1 h (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとう — Thank you (arigatō)
- 駅はどこですか？ — Where is the station? (eki wa doko desu ka)
- これはいくらですか？ — How much is this? (kore wa ikura desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kashiwazaki. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (humid, crowded beaches), Jan–Feb (heavy snow) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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