You don't need to know anything about building or engineering to appreciate a structure like Bandai Bridge. Stop for a moment and take in the workmanship and creativity on display.
This modern structure is free to enter, which is great news if you're vacationing on a budget. Bandai Bridge is located in Chuo Ward. Once you've seen this place, Niigata City Performing Arts Center, Marinepia Nihonkai and Niigata Prefectural Civic Centre are nearby and also worth a look.