• Ponshukan Niigata Station - Experience and purchase 93 varieties of Japanese Sake (rice wine) crafted in Niigata. Additionally, indulge in the unique “Sake Buro (Sake bath),” a one-day hot spring experience featuring 12-degree Sake mixed with water. This destination is highly recommended for enthusiasts of Japanese Sake.

• The Old Saito Residence - Constructed in 1918 by the affluent merchant Kijuro Saito IV as a summer retreat for his family, the Old Saito Villa is now a cultural heritage site and is celebrated as one of Niigata’s most exquisite homes and gardens. The house boasts 11 rooms, each with distinct character and design. The gardens are crafted with varying aesthetics, offering a dynamic view as one moves from room to room and through the seasons. The design concept emphasizes unity, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor spaces to create harmony.

• Northern Culture Museum - Formerly the residence of the prosperous Ito Family, notable landowners and merchants, this museum now showcases eight generations of the family’s art and documents, with a selection of the 6,000 items on display. The true highlight is the house and gardens, completed in 1889. The traditional Japanese-style wooden home spans a 29,100 square meter site with 65 rooms and meticulously landscaped gardens, stunning in every season. Visitors can enjoy a meal at one of the two restaurants, and an inn on the grounds offers a deeper cultural and historical experience of the Ito Estate.

• Pia Bandai - At Sushi Benkei’s standing tables, patrons savor the freshest fish prepared by welcoming staff. For those who prefer seating, a conveyor belt sushi restaurant with the same name is located across the street.

• Minatopia Niigata City History Museum - This historic district showcases the remarkable architecture of old Niigata. Within a replica of the 1910 City Hall, visitors can explore the history and culture of Niigata and its people through beautifully curated and interactive exhibits. Guests can also dine in another of the district’s historic buildings or watch ferries and Jetfoils glide into port along the Shinano River.

• Niigata Furumachi Machi Minato Information Center - In Niigata, the term for “geisha” is “geigi.” Furumachi ranks among the country’s most esteemed districts, alongside Kyoto’s Gion and Tokyo’s Shinbashi. Here, the geigi perform traditional dances and engage guests in games.

• Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Niigata
• Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
• Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from ‘What to expect’ list

• Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
• Private Vehicle
• You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
• Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
• Meet up at Niigata East port

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Niigata!\n\nNiigata is a beautiful city whose northwest faces the Sea of Japan. As one of Japan’s leading agricultural cities, Niigata has a beautiful landscape of rice fields, well-known for its sake and rice heritage. Thanks to its abundant nature and perfect climate, Niigata became an agricultural powerhouse and historically acquired a reputation for its plentiful, abundant food output.\n\nLet us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that’s best for you!\n\nNote1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.\nNote2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

• This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.