Naeba Independence Boardwalk

“A donor-built trail through Niigata forest, growing plank by plank.”

Outdoor Activities

Built with the money collected from donations by travelers, the Naeba Independence Boardwalk near the Naeba Ski Resort is growing ever longer. For a donation of JPY 1000, travelers can buy a wooden plate, write a message on it and have it added to the boardwalk. What is an Independence boardwalk? It is simply a boardwalk that is open for all to use. Located in Niigata Prefecture, the wooden road weaves its way through the forest for about 1.7 km and is nice for a leisurely walk.

Spot NameNaeba Independence Boardwalk
Postal Code〒949-6212
AddressMikuni, Yuzawa, Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigata
Telephone Number025-789-2706
Official URLhttp://www.e-yuzawa.gr.jp/sys/sightseeing_p/%E8%8B%97%E5%A0%B4%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%87%E3%82%A3%E3%83%9A%E3%83%B3%E3%83%87%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9C%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AF/
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What is Naeba Independence Boardwalk?
A donor-built trail through Niigata forest, growing plank by plank.
Where is Naeba Independence Boardwalk?
Naeba Independence Boardwalk is located at Mikuni, Yuzawa, Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigata .
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