Meeting Point

Niigata Station or your Hotel in Niigata

Shibata Castle

Shibata Castle was built in 1654. You can appreciate special technique called "Kirikomihagi", which in those days was considered the best technique of shaping stones and piling them up without spaces to build the stone walls. The main gate (Omotemon) and Kyu-Ninomarusumiyagura (tower) are the only castle buildings in Niigata which have existed since the early 18th century.

Let's Stroll around typical Japanese Garden, Shimizu-en

You can stroll around a typical Japanese garden with a pond and enjoy its different landscapes seen from various viewpoints. You can also see a long house with thatched roof, which served as lodgings for soldiers.

Northern Culture Museum

Northern Culture Museum used to be a mansion owned by Niigata's wealthiest farmer, the Ito family. You can see a huge house with a beautiful Japanese garden. You can feel as if you were a rich landlord when you sit in the middle of the 100-mat- tatami drawing rooms.

Lunch

You can eat buckwheat noodles for lunch at a Soba Restaurant "IWANO-YA" on Friday and weekends, which is on the premises, if you like.

The Niigata Saito Villa

The Niigata Saito Villa was a villa built in 1918 by a wealthy merchant, Mr. Saito Kijyuro. You can appreciate the architectural concept of "unity of a garden and a house".

Niigata City History Museum & Former Niigata Customs House

Ending Point

Niigata Station or your Hotel in Niigata