Niigata, Japan
Hotels in Jōetsu, Japan
Jōetsu is a city in Niigata, Japan with about 189,000 residents. MAQAMI's live booking engine lists 16 hotels and other stays here. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Sado Airport (SDS), about 103 km away. The most comfortable months are usually May, June and August, with average highs around 19–27°C.
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- Hotels found
- 16
- MAQAMI inventory, October 2026
- Member saving
- Up to 10%
- vs guest price, signed in
- Nearest airport
- SDS · 103 km
- Sado Airport
- Best months
- May and June
- NASA climate averages
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Jōetsu
Yasuragiso
★★Ryokans17 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
APA Hotel Joetsu Myoko-Ekimae
★★★Hotels7.4 km from centre
8.6
Excellent
Hotel Route Inn Jyoetsu
★★★Hotels1.9 km from centre
8.0
Very good
Hotel Route-Inn Jouetsu
★★★Hotels1.9 km from centre
7.8
Good
Hotel Alpha-One Joetsu
★★★Hotels2.0 km from centre
7.7
Good
Toyoko Inn Joetsu myoko eki Nishi guchi
★★★Hotels7.5 km from centre
7.7
Good
Hotel Monzennoyu
★★★Hotels2.0 km from centre
7.7
Good
Art Hotel Joetsu
★★★★Hotels3.8 km from centre
7.6
Good
Hotel Alpha-One Joetsu
★★★Hotels2.0 km from centre
7.6
Good
Joetsu Sun Plaza Hotel
★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
7.6
Good
Hotel mix
What kind of places to stay are in Jōetsu?
| 4-star | 1 |
|---|---|
| 3-star | 14 |
| 2-star | 1 |
| Hotels | 15 |
|---|---|
| Ryokans | 1 |
When to go
Weather in Jōetsu by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 2 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 17 | 11 | 5 |
| Low °C | -3 | -3 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| Rain mm | 185 | 114 | 116 | 94 | 92 | 133 | 206 | 156 | 167 | 168 | 165 | 215 |
Getting there
Airports near Jōetsu
- SDS · Sado Airport103 km
- TOY · Toyama Kitokito Airport109 km
- MMJ · Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport113 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Jōetsu at a glance
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Niigata
- Population
- 189,430 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 10 m
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 37.148, 138.236
About
About Jōetsu
Jōetsu is a city located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2020, the city had an estimated population of 189,430, in 76,461 households with a population density of 190 persons per km2.
From the Wikipedia article “Jōetsu, Niigata”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Nearby
Destinations near Jōetsu
FAQ
Jōetsu hotels: common questions
How can I get the lowest hotel price in Jōetsu?
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How many hotels can I book in Jōetsu?
MAQAMI's live inventory search returned 16 hotels, apartments and other stays within 30 km of central Jōetsu (checked October 2026). Availability for your dates is shown when you search.
What is the best time to visit Jōetsu?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, May, June and August usually offer the most comfortable weather in Jōetsu. August is the warmest month (average high 27°C) and December is the wettest (215 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Jōetsu?
Sado Airport (SDS) is about 103 km from the centre of Jōetsu. Toyama Kitokito Airport (TOY) is 109 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
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