The Niigata Watermelon Festival is an event where you can fully enjoy watermelons. Held at Ippekoto in the Nishi Ward, the festival features watermelon sales and a Garapon lottery. Visitors can also enjoy a one-time tasting of watermelon. In the Garapon lottery, there's a chance to win seasonal agricultural products as prizes. Access is convenient, whether by the Niigata West Bypass or public transportation. The venue has a variety of booths where you can enjoy not only watermelons but also other local specialties. Visiting with family or friends makes the time even more enjoyable. Trying out festival-exclusive items and famous local products is one of the event's appeals. Don't miss this opportunity to savor delicious Niigata watermelons and create wonderful memories. Eat your fill of watermelon, try your luck at the Garapon lottery, and be sure to sample the richly flavored local specialties. Many delightful moments await you.

Place：Ippecourt

Transportation：● About 2 minutes by car from Niigata West Bypass (Route 116) Kamegai Interchange ● Take the Niigata Kotsu Bus Koshin Line, get off at "Kamegai Chuo" bus stop, and a 2-minute walk ● About 30 minutes on foot from JR Echigo Line "Terao Station"

Time：13:00–17:00

Contact：025-264-7630

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