Name: Niigata Highlights Private Cars, Van & Transfers
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Niigata

Our local guides are ready to help you plan, customize and realize your ideal tour in Niigata. All GoWithGuide guides are real locals who know the area on a deep and personal level, and they can’t wait to share their knowledge with you.

When traveling, everyone wants to get the most bang out of their buck. How to do that? Ask the right person to be your tour guide, of course! As opposed to fixed itineraries that are too formal and geared towards large groups, arranging a trip with the help of a local guide will mean the trip will be about what YOU want to see and do.

Go ahead and send a message to one (or several!) of our local guides. They would love to show you their Niigata!

Local Tour Guides in Niigata

When unable to travel, bring travel to the comfort of your house! Sometimes it is difficult to physically travel to your destination, that’s where virtual guided tours become a perfect alternative.

You can find all sort of activities and tours offered by GoWithGuide’s local guides: cooking classes, history lessons, walking tours, interaction with locals, exploration of the wilderness.. and much more! So let our local Niigata guides share their part of the world with you.

Connect with the guide virtually, and then simply to sit back, relax with your favorite beverage and enjoy the tour!

Niigata Virtual Tours & Experiences

Whether it’s your first time to Niigata or you are back to discover more, a good tour guide can make all the difference. Enjoy the best of what Niigata has to offer, without all the fuss of planning everything by yourself!

You can pick your favorite itinerary from the Niigata tours offered by our local guides, but feel free to ask for customizations based on your preferences. We want to help travelers get the most out of their trips, and we believe a good tour with a local guide is the best way to ensure that.

There is so much to see and do in Niigata, and the best way to get the most out of your time there is to have a local expert with you. GoWithGuide is committed to delivering unforgettable tour experiences, so let us help you create your next favorite memory.

Niigata Private Tour Guide

Travel like a real local. With our lineup of varied tours we want to help you customize and realize your ideal tour in Niigata. Our guides can arrange for you to visit areas specific to your interests, so there will be no filler in the itinerary!

Browse all the tours we offer in Niigata, and find the perfect one for you. The tours come in a variety of categories and lengths, so chances are you will be able to find the tour for you. Looking for something you couldn’t find in our lineup? Go ahead and send a message to one of the guides, they will create your tour for you!

Teaming up with a local guide and getting their help in planning the itinerary is the smart way to travel, so let them sort everything out for you.

Private Tours in Niigata

Are you in need of transportation on your trip to Niigata? On this page you can find pick-up, airport transfers and chauffeur (Private car charter with professional drivers).

We meticulously check all drivers and Car Companies you find on this page to make sure they have all the necessary documentation and qualifications to run transfer services for their area. Choose from the available listings, or message one of the suppliers directly to inquire about their services.

Having reliable and good quality transportation is an important but often overlooked part of planning a trip. Let our Niigata car & van service providers take care of transportation for you, so you can enjoy your sightseeing!

Niigata Private Cars, Van & Transfers

Located on the Japan sea side of mainland Honshu, about 2 hours bullet train ride from Tokyo, Niigata city has been flourished as one of the major port towns for centuries.  Along with this historical background, Niigata city is now well known for delicious "koshihikari" rice, varieties of tasty sake, fresh products from both land and sea.

In this tour, you can choose 3 or 4 places to visit for 7-hour sightseeing tour.
We mainly use public transportation networks like Niigata city loopline bus service ( one-day ticket  JPY 500 ) and taxi if necessary.
The places of choices are as follows:

1.  Niigata City Aquarium "Marinepia Nihonkai"
         Displaying both marine and fresh water fish in the region and aquatic animals.  Dolphin shows are performed daily.
         JPY  1500    Closed from Dec.29-Jan.1,  Mar.3,4

2.   Pia Bandai
         Fish and vegatable market with restaurants popular for locals and tourists.

3.  "Imayotsukasa"  sake brewery
         There is a guided tour and you can sample  tasty sake.

4.  The Niigata Saito Villa
         Built about 100 years ago, this gorgeous villa and Japanese style garden attracts visitors all year round.
         JPY 300   Closed on Mondays,  from Dec.28-Jan.3

5.  Minatopia with Former Niigata Customs House
         There are also Former Daishi Bank building and Niigata City History Museum by the Shinano River.

6.  Former Ozawa Family Residence
          Authentic machiya-style house with beautiful garden from the Meiji Period.
          JPY 200   Closed on Mondays,  from Dec.28-Jan.3

7.  Honcho Market
          Located on the bustling Furumachi ( old town ) district,  vendors sell all kinds of food with reasonable prices.
          * vendors are less on Sundays

8.  Strolling Furumachi district for 1 hour
         Furumachi was once known as geigi (geisha) district like Kyoto and there are many restaurants, temples, old and
         new buildings in this area.
         *  you can combine this choice with the Saito Villa or/and the Ozawa Residence (both in  Furumachi district).

Please choose places you'd like to visit and email me.
Let's have fun in Niigata city!


Niigata City one day tour of your choices

You can have a wonderful time in Niigata and learn about the city's history and trends.  Since Niigata is famous for rice crackers, you can try many reasonable ones at a supermarket.  

Niigata City One Day Walking Tour

Niigata One-Day Tour, Filled with the Memories of Good Old Days

You can visit the temple the Naked man festival is held . 
If you llike, you will visit an old fish weir and eat river fish. 
You can visit Ikeda art museum and its beautiful park. . 

Touring around Urasa station Niigata 

You will know about lives in snow country . 

You can enjoy bowl of super delicious rice with variety of toppings and sake. 

You can find local traditional textiles , accessories made of traditional fabrics and used kimono. 

You can experience traditional weaving. 

 Bokushi street walking in Minamiuonuma Niigata  牧之通り

Visitors can learn about the background and history of rice culture and fermented food by visiting two kinds of breweries and the wetland museum.

Niigata Highlights Tours

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