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Bandai Bridge
Bandai Bridge could be said to be the symbol of Niigata City. The current bridge is the third incarnation, known as the solid bridge that didn’t budge during the 1969 Niigata Earthquake. The bridge lights up at night, showing off its beautiful figure.
| (Address) | Bandai, Niigata City |
|---|---|
| (Best time to go) | Year-round |
| (Contact) | Niigata City Tourism and Commerce Division |
| (Tel) | 025-228-1000 |
Niigata Prefectural Government Memorial Hall
ince its construction in 1883, this building was used for 50 years as the Prefectural Assembly Hall, and is now open to the public. As a modern institution it is one of the most premiers in the country, and is a nationally designated important cultural property.
| (Address) | 3-3 Ichiban Hori-dori-cho, Niigata City |
|---|---|
| (Best time to go) | Year-round |
| (Contact) | Niigata Prefectural Government Memorial Hall |
| (Tel) | 025-228-3607 |
| (Hours) | 9am-4pm |
| (Days Closed) | Mondays, Holidays, New Year Period |
| (Cost) | Free |
Northern Culture Museum and Ito Estate
This wealthy landlord’s house and Ito family estate, representative of former Echigo Province (current Niigata), is open to the public as a museum. Documents and art collections including paintings and sculptures from former household heads are on display.
| (Address) | Soumi, Niigata City |
|---|---|
| (Best time to go) | Year-round |
| (Contact) | Northern Culture Museum |
| (Tel) | 025-385-2001 ＜English Information available by telephone 025-385-4003＞ |
| (URL) | www6.ocn.ne.jp/~ncm/ |
| (Hours) | 9am-5pm (April-November), 9am-4:30pm (December-March) |
| (Days Closed) | None |
| (Cost) | Adults 800 yen, High School Students 700 yen, Junior High and Elementary School Students 400 yen |
Minatopia (Niigata City History Museum)
A museum introducing the history and culture of Niigata City. A former customs house built in 1869 is preserved on the compounds.
| (Address) | 2-10 Yanagishima-cho, Niigata City |
|---|---|
| (Best time to go) | Year-round |
| (Contact) | Niigata City History Museum |
| (Tel) | 025-225-6111 |
| (Hours) | 9:30am-6pm |
| (Days Closed) | Mondays, Days following Holidays, New Year Period |
| (URL) | www.nchm.jp |
Yahiko Shrine
Yahiko Shrine was built to be surrounded by mountains, and its symbol is its giant torii gate. It is said that the shrine was built around 1300 years ago, and many cultural artifacts including swords and calligraphy are on display in its treasury.
| (Address) | Yahiko, Yahiko Village |
|---|---|
| (Best time to go) | Year-round |
| (Contact) | Yahiko Tourism Association |
| (Tel) | 0256-94-3154 |
| (URL) | www.e-yahiko.com |
Ryutopia (Niigata City Culture and Music Hall)
Ryutopia is an arts and culture facility with three specialized halls for concerts, plays, and noh theater. Built near a beautiful park, it is an area of comfort for the people of Niigata City.
| (Address) | 3-2 Ichiban Hori-dori-cho, Niigata City |
|---|---|
| (Best time to go) | Year-round |
| (Contact) | Ryutopia (Niigata City Culture and Music Hall) |
| (Tel) | 025-224-7000 |
| (Hours) | 9am-10pm |
| (Days Closed) | 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, New Year Period |
| (URL) | www.ryutopia.or.jp |
Fox Bride Procession Hall
In this hall you can watch a movie about the glorious history of Tsugawa’s historic ritual, the Fox Bride Procession. You can also experience making masks or putting on makeup to look like a fox.
| (Address) | Tsugawa, Aga Town |
|---|---|
| (Best time to go) | Year-round |
| (Contact) | Fox Bride Procession Hall |
| (Tel) | 02549-1-0220 |
| (Hours) | 8:30am-5pm |
| (Days) | Closed: Thursdays |