Niigata is a city on Japan’s central Honshu Island. It is a port city and famous for museums and architecture. You will be able to see different aquariums in the city with rare sea-species. Being close to the sea, the food in the city is fantastic and has a traditional taste. If you are planning to visit the city, the following study will help you in deciding things to do in Niigata.
Visit Ponshukan
There are different amazing dishes in Niigata city. The most popular food items in the town are sake and rice. If you visit Niigata station, you will find Ponshukan. It offers you the top and absolute best sake brands of Niigata. The prices are very economical. You can get a tasting cup for 500 JPY. In that amount, you will also get five tokens, which can give you 5 cups of sake as well to taste. There are multiple traditional dishes as well in Ponshukan along with the sake. The other items are sweets, rice crackers and soy sauces. If you are in the city, this place is worth your time and money.
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Map: https://goo.gl/maps/ATbRS72sXmHJVwHf8
Access: 2 minutes of walking distance from Niigata Station
Hours: 9 AM – 9 PM
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Website: https://www.ponshukan-niigata.com/
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Saito Family Summer Villa
Niigata is a famous city for its architecture and historical buildings. You should add visiting the historical places in your list of things to do in Niigata. Saita Family villa is a cultural heritage in Niigata. It was built in 1918 by a wealthy citizen for his family’s summer vacations. It is one of the most beautiful homes in the area with a fantastic garden. The place has 11 rooms having a unique design and style. The property has an excellent design sense that you can feel in the changing seasons. It is a display of Japanese culture and has no boundaries or walls between the garden and the inner area of the house, displaying a sense of harmony.
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Map: https://goo.gl/maps/KPLfNPBuTMfBwTNq5
Access: 5 minutes of walking distance from former Niigata Prison
Hours: 9: 30 AM – 6 PM
Closed: Monday
Website: http://saitouke.jp/
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Northern Culture Museum
The city of Niigata has so much to offer. If you are a fan of history and culture, you should visit the northern culture museum in Niigata. The museum was once home to a wealthy family. Now the museum has the collectables and more than 6000 unique items of 8 generations of the family. The construction of the house and the garden ended in 1889. This home has an area of 29,100 square meters with Japanese architecture displaying in all 65 rooms. Not only you can see the unique collection of 6000 items, but you can also enjoy lunch and even can stay at the place.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/PHhp4H4A5kKLYV1H6
Access: 5 minutes of walking distance from Japan Post
Hours: 9: 00 AM – 5 PM
Closed: Monday
Website: http://hoppou-bunka.com/
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