Niigata Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Niigata prefecture, Japan
About Niigata
Niigata is a harbor city with a population of 810,000 facing the Sea of Japan. It is approximately 250 km directly north of Tokyo, and is connected with Tokyo via the Shinkansen and an expressway. Niigata is a rice-growing region famed for the high quality of its rice and sake. The Port of Niigata was established in the 16th century, and the town prospered. In 1858, when the Japan-U.S.A. Treaty of Amity and Commerce was signed, Niigata was designated as one of five ports in Japan to conduct trade with the outside world. Niigata's international port was subsequently opened in 1868. In 1889, Niigata was incorporated as a city. The local tourist association has amultilingual Travel Guide site.
Top Attractions in Niigata
Explore the best things to see and do in Niigata:
- ★Bandai Bridge
- ★Denka Big Swan Stadium
- ★Minatopia - Niigata City History Museum
- ★Northern Culture Museum
- ★Round 1 - Niigata
- ★Shinano River Cruise
- ★The Nakano Residence - Museum of Art Foundation
- ★Toki Messe Observation Deck
Where to Eat in Niigata
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Sushi Kappo - Marui
Where to Stay in Niigata
- 🏨ANA Crowne Plaza Niigata
- 🏨APA Hotel Niigata-Furumachi
- 🏨APA Hotel Niigata-Higashinakadori
- 🏨Bandai Silver Hotel
- 🏨Bookinn
- 🏨Chisun Hotel & Conference Center Niigata
Niigata Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: