Emunosato Waterside Park

Crowd-free springtime spot

The Mitsuke area of Niigata has some good spots for spring without a ton of crowds, including Emunosato Waterside Park. This photo was around mid-April in a previous year, so you can get an idea of what to expect if you are planning on visiting in spring this year. I particularly liked this scene with the park bench under the blossoms, which would be lovely for some family or couple happy snaps! No admission fee to get in.