If you're eager to add a little more culture to your escape, put Tanaka Kakuei Memorial Museum on your must-do list. Check if guided tours are available or just wander around in your own time.
You'll soon learn why this Kashiwazaki museum is popular with travelers. If you're looking for more to explore, Echigo Hillside Park, Niigata Prefectural Museum of History, and Yukiguni Garden Park are in the area as well. They won't take long to reach from Tanaka Kakuei Memorial Museum.