Niigata Private Tours
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Niigata Highlights Tours
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Niigata City one day tour of your choices
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
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Niigata City One Day Walking Tour
Niigata City is famous for its delicious rice, agricultural products, and fresh fish. This is thanks to the abundance of water that has made it a "city of water.” At the same time, however, people have suffered from floods since the beginning of history and have repeatedly overcome them. In addition, Niigata City today is home to some of the best people in the world of comics and modern dance. Come and taste the breeze of a town with such a unique history and character.
Niigata City One Day Walking Tour
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Niigata One-Day Tour, Filled with the Memories of Good Old Days
We will visit several sites such as a wealthy merchant’s house, a beautiful garden or a history museum. Most of them are related to the middle age when Niigata had been active in the ocean shipping businesses. You feel the still remaining atmosphere of good old days! At lunch, you choose your favorite, such as ramen, soba noodle, or fresh sushi, whatever you name. Niigata farmers raise the best rice in Japan, so please do not miss a bowl of rice! Enjoy a whole day in Niigata with me!
Niigata One-Day Tour, Filled with the Memories of Good Old Days
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Touring around Urasa station Niigata
Touring around Urasa station will provide you with the local history of Naked man festival, local cuisine :charcoaled Ayu sweet fish if you like and Ikeda art museum if you like with its beautiful park garden. You can also experience maccha.
Touring around Urasa station Niigata
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Niigata Day Trip Tours
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Shibata Castle and Central Shibata
Visitors can take the beautiful view of Shibata Castle, and feel the ambience of the castle town by walking along the streets. Please choose 6 spots to visit out of the highlights in central Shibata City.
Shibata Castle and Central Shibata
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Central Niigata City 1-Day Tour
You are to visit highlights of Niigata City in 7 hours using public transportation and taxi. Choose 5 spots to visit. You will love to walk along the Shinano River and cross the symbolic Bandai Bridge if time allows. You will also have opportunity to learn the history and background of abundant Niigata food culture such as sake, miso, rice balls and other food materials. From the top of Bakauke Observation Deck, you will have the great and panoramic view of the city and the nature.
Central Niigata City 1-Day Tour
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Joetsu City One Day Walking Tour, Takada Area
Interested in historical sites in Japan? How about Joetsu City? Just a short ride from Tokyo (two hours.) Joetsu City is located in Niigata Prefecture, along the Sea of Japan. Takada Area, a famous sightseeing spot in Joetsu, has interesting features: a castle town, a snowy town, and tasty food and sake. By walking along a local town and communicating with local people, you will feel refreshed and energized. I hope to see you soon!
Joetsu City One Day Walking Tour, Takada Area
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Northern Culture Museum, Tsukioka and Fukushimagata Wetlands
Visitors can visit the large former Ito Family residence (Northern Culture Museum), and soak their feet in outdoor hot bath in Tsukioka. Please enjoy tasting various kinds of sake, local foods and lunch. Take a panoramic view of vast rice fields spreading in the Echigo Plain from the top floor of View Fukushimagata standing by the wetlands and learn how Niigata has centered rice in its culture.
Northern Culture Museum, Tsukioka and Fukushimagata Wetlands
Niigata Art, Culture, & Historical Tours
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Yahiko Shinto Shrine Walking Tour
You will see the precinct of Japanese Royal Family related Yahiko shrine and main hall. Take the ropeway and Panorama Tower ride. Also walk around the hot spring town, soak your feet in the hot spring and relax, enjoy the local delicacies.
Yahiko Shinto Shrine Walking Tour
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Discovering Setteya on Foot: The History of Fermentation and the Beauty of Masterful Plaster Art
Setteya in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, is known as a 'town of fermentation' with a long history of brewing. On this walking tour, you will leisurely stroll through the historic streets of Setteya, fully experiencing the profound appeal of fermented foods and the unique, beautiful plaster art (kote-e) created in this area.
Discovering Setteya on Foot: The History of Fermentation and the Beauty of Masterful Plaster Art
Niigata Food & Drink Tours
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Niigata Off the Beaten Path Tours
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Niigata Tour Reviews
Alys W.
“Fujiko was an excellent guide for Niigata”
Fujiko planned a great tour for us. My husband is elderly so our pace was comfortable for him. We visited 2 fantastic traditional Japanese style homes, had a delicious lunch, and visited a fish and produce market. We enjoyed her company and we had a bonus experience visiting an Ikebana (plant & flower arranging)course that an aquantance of hers was teaching at the historic Ozawa Family home.
Fujiko M.
Hello Alys san, Thank you very much for writing a wonderful review of the tour. Niigata city has rich history and many historical places worth visiting but not well known for foreign tourists. I'm glad you and your husband enjoyed the tour! It was a great coincidence to meet my aquantance and she invited us to the class. What is wonderful to be a guide is being a mediator between my guests and local people. Please make Niigata memory stay in your family for some time! Please stay healthy and happy:) Fujiko
Claire M.
“Fun day with Fujiko”
Fujiko went above and beyond to make our day at Niigata a success. She made sure that we had a taxi waiting for us at the pier, took us to some interesting and historical sights and shared many stories. The communication before, during and after the tour were exceptional. Her knowledge of the history and geography of the area added many details. A great day! Highly recommend Fujiko if people are coming to the area!
Fujiko M.
Hello Claire san, Thank you very much for giving me such a wonderful review of the Niigata tour. It was good that I could find a taxi company which accepted the booking one day before the tour. You had good luck! The weather was with us, too. I feel grateful if you could learn about Niigata, still unknown city for foreign tourists, has rich and interesting history. It was also a good exercise with a lot of walking! I'm sure beer tasted very good at dinner. Please enjoy the rest of the cruise. Thank you again to all of you. Best regards, Fujiko
Lori O.
“ Niigata day trip”
Kei-San was very organized and diligent. He was well prepared and everything went smoothly. His hard work, thoughtfulness and kindness was greatly appreciated.
Keiichi S.
I am glad you were blessed with fine weather and could view the cherry blossoms under the trees. Perhaps your grandfather would have enjoyed spring under the cherry tree when he was in Japan. I also hope you like the knives you purchased from Tojijiro. Even in a mechanized factory, each knife is hand-tuned by craftsmen. There are still many places to visit in Niigata, and we look forward to seeing you again.
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