Explore Furumachi-dori, Honcho-dori, and Ninjo-Yokocho Shopping Malls, or visit attractions like Niigata City History Museum and Hakusan Park. Convenient transport options include Jōetsu Shinkansen and Niigata City Loop Bus.
Located in central Niigata City, Nishi-ku offers picturesque views of the Sea of Japan and the Shinano River. Explore Niigata Furusato Village, and enjoy convenient transport options like the Echigo Line and Shinanogawa Water Shuttle.
Though Konan Ward might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hard Off Eco Stadium Niigata and Denka Big Swan Stadium.
While there might not be top attractions in Higashi Ward, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Niigata City History Museum and Niigata City Art Museum.
If you're spending some time in Nishikan Ward, Cave D'occi Winery and Uwasekigata Park are top sights worth seeing.
Inland in north-central Niigata Prefecture, Akiha-ku boasts the Niigata Prefectural Botanical Garden and Niitsu Railway Museum. With rivers flowing through, it's well-connected by JR East lines and national routes.
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Learn about the events happening at Toki Messe during your trip to Niigata. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's hot springs.
Catch an event at Denka Big Swan Stadium during your trip to Niigata. Take in the museums and hot springs in the area.
Bandai Bridge is just one of the places to see in Niigata, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's riverfront or experience its museums.
Explore the great outdoors at Hakusan Park, a lovely green space in Niigata. Take in the museums and hot springs in the area.
Catch an event at Niigata Racecourse during your trip to Niigata. Wander the forest or discover the area's hot springs.
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Niigata University Igarashi Campus during your visit to Niigata.
Cute town We took a ferry ride to Sado island which was a 2hour ride on a slow boat for 2400yen ($24) or a fast speed boat for 1 hour for 5900 yen The ferry was so nice and if I had time I would spend 2 or 3 days in Sado.
The sightseeing loop bus service is an excellent means of visiting the highlights of the city.
Not a major tourist haven but pleasant with a number of good attractions and a relaxed pace.
Very delicious fish places.
I love Niigata. I try to come every year for Sakenojin.
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