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Port Pick-Up: Niigata Private Tour Licensed Guide＆ Vehicle

By Japan Guide Agency

Free cancellation available

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Features

Free cancellation available
6h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

This tour is designed for travelers who visit Nigata City by cruise ship. We will pick you up at Nigata Port or hotels near the port. Nigata City.

Niigata 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.

Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you!

Note1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Activity location

Ponshukan Niigata Station
- 1-96-47 Hanazono, Chuo-ku,
- 950-0086, Niigata, Niigata Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Ponshukan Niigata Station
- 1-96-47 Hanazono, Chuo-ku,
- 950-0086, Niigata, Niigata Prefecture, Japan

Check availability

Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax)

6h
English

Regular Car (Up to 2 pax)
Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

$681.32 x 1 Traveler$681.32

Total

Until Mon, Oct 27

What's included, what's not

Private vehicle
Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
Licensed Local Guide
Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

Know before you book

Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.

Activity itinerary

Ponshukan Niigata Station

1h
Admission ticket not included

You can taste and buy 93 kinds of Japanese Sake (Japanese rice wine) made in Niigata. Moreover, you can also enjoy the one-day hot spring “Sake Buro (Sake bath)” which is made of 12 degrees Sake mixed with water here. We recommend this place especially for Japanese Sake lovers.

Pia Bandai

Located nearby the landmark Bandai Bridge, Pia Bandai or ‘Pia’ as pronounced in Japanese is a gourmet lover’s dream. You can find the freshest seafood, local produce, and a dedicated area for Niigata’s most prized product, rice. There are also several cafes and restaurants to have ramen and sushi to name a few, all while immersed in the authentic fisherman’s market environment. Make sure to head out in the morning to catch the lively market in action and don’t forget to pick up some souvenirs while there.

Northern Culture Museum

1h
Admission ticket not included

Enjoy a walk through this gorgeous, vintage estate, which was previously owned by the Ito family. Feel the creaking wood under your feet; sit out on the veranda; and lose yourself in the varied colors and sounds of nature.

Niigata Furumachi Machi Minato Information Center (Pass by)

The Niigata word for “geisha” is “geigi.” Furumachi is one of the most renowned districts in the country, along with Kyotoʼs Gion and Tokyoʼs Shinbashi. Here, the geigi perform a traditional dance and play a game with guests.

The Old Saito Residence

1h
Admission ticket not included

Built in 1918 by a wealthy merchant by the name of Kijuro Saito IV as a summer villa for his family, the Old Saito Villa is now a cultural heritage property and revered as one of the most beautiful homes and gardens in Niigata. There are 11 rooms in the house each with their own character and design detail. The gardens were designed with a different aesthetic all around so viewers can enjoy a changing scene when walking from room to room in the house and throughout each season. The home and garden was designed with the concept of unity in mind so that there are no boundaries between inside and outside, creating a harmony.

Minatopia Niigata City History Museum (Pass by)

This historical district shows the stunning architecture of old Niigata. Inside a recreation of the 1910 City Hall, visitors can learn about the history and culture of Niigata and its people through beautifully displayed and interactive exhibits. Visitors can also dine inside another one of this district’s historical buildings or watch ferries and Jetfoils cruising into port on the banks of the Shinano River.

Location

Activity location

Ponshukan Niigata Station
- 1-96-47 Hanazono, Chuo-ku,
- 950-0086, Niigata, Niigata Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Ponshukan Niigata Station
- 1-96-47 Hanazono, Chuo-ku,
- 950-0086, Niigata, Niigata Prefecture, Japan

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