If you love the arts, your vacation won't be complete without a visit to Kobayashi Kokei Memorial Museum. Bring a drawing pad along with you and unleash your inner Van Gogh!
Situated in Joetsu, this collection of precious artworks is worth including in your schedule. But you'll find tons more to discover in the area. Takada Park, Joetsu Municipal Aquarium, and Takada Castle are within close reach of Kobayashi Kokei Memorial Museum.