Professional breeder-guided Koi farm tour in the sanctuary of Nishikigoi

【STORY】

Nagaoka City in Niigata Prefecture is the representative place of production of Nishikigoi, which is called the swimming jewelry. A professional breeder who raises beautiful Koi in this sacred place of Nishikigoi gives you a guided tour to learn Nisikigoi.
You can learn about the depth of Koi, such as the types of Nishikigoi, how to raise them, and how to recognize beautiful Koi, as well as the world of the Koi business.

The following different experiences are available for each season.

A. From mid-May to the end of June: Observing the Nishikigoi being released into wild ponds
B. From mid-May to the end of June: Observing the spawning of Oyagoi (parent koi)
C. From early July to mid-August: observing the sorting of Nishikigoi fry, "swimming gems in the rough."
D. From mid-September to the end of October: Observe the Nishikigoi pond raising (harvesting)
E. December to April: Nishikigoi tour in the Nishikigoi house pond in snowy Niigata (photo shows snow around February)
F. April to November: If weather conditions and snow cover on the roads are suitable, tours of wild ponds in the mountains are also available.

*Please note that each of the operations in A-D cannot necessarily be visited on all days during each period due to our schedule.

【HIGHLIGHTS】

• In Nagaoka, the sacred place of Nishikigoi, you can visit a Koi farm that breeds beautiful Koi.
• You will be guided by a professional breeder who has won numerous awards at national competitions.
• While looking at various types and sizes of Koi, you can hear about how to raise them and the stories of Koi business.

【SCHEDULE】

You can choose the start time for this plan. Please choose your preferred start time when you make your reservation.

[00:00] Visit a Koi farm where the finest Nishikigoi are raised.
[00:30] Q&A session with professional Koi breeders while sitting in a separate room.
[01:30] End

【THINGS TO NOTE】

• Duration：90 to 120 minutes
• Meeting point：Nishikigoi Niigata Direct Co.,Ltd.  [MAP]
  1709-1 Takiya-machi, Nagaoka city, 940-1138,
• Access：
  ■ By Car
  20 minutes by car from Nagaoka Station
  ■ By public transportation
  JR Nagaoka Station → JR Echigo Takiya Station (10 min. on train ) → 10min. walk to Nishikigoi Niigata Direct
  
• Language support：English, Japanese
• Included：
  ・Koi Farm Tour Fee
  ・English speaking guide
• Excluded：
  ・Pick-up and drop-off from stations
  ・Lunch
• Participation requirements：Some facility tours are not available for wheelchair users.
• Free Wi-Fi：Partially within the facility
• Toilet：〇 (Western style)
• Other things to note：
  ・Smoking is prohibited.
  ・High heels are prohibited (shoes are available for rent, but the number is limited)
  ・You are not allowed to purchase Koi (carp) to take home on this tour.
  

【CANCELLATION POLICY】

Until 72 hours before the experience start time: 0%
From 72 hours before the experience start time to start time: 100%
Cancellation after the experience has started or cancellation without contact: 100%