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The History of Niigata and Its Present One Day Tour

The Niigata Saito Villa

The Shinano River & Bandai Bridge

NEXT 21 (Observation Deck)

Niigata Port

Nabedyaya, a Traditional Japanese Restaurant

Dopperi Slope

The History of Niigata and Its Present One Day Tour

Art, Culture, & Historical

Joined 2025

Taku H.

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Niigata

English, Japanese (Native), Spanish

7 hours

Private tour (only you and Taku H.)

Up to 8 people

Niigata is a port city which has been connected with other parts of Japan and foreign countries for a long time. You walk around its historical downtown area, Furumachi and learn about the history of Niigata, focusing on the roles which Niigata port has played up to now. At Niigata Saito Villa, you will enjoy visiting a luxurious Japanese villa owned by the wealthy merchant's family with a breathtaking Japanese garden. You shouldn't miss it.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

In front of the statue of a loyal dog at Niigata Station

- You will find a statue of a loyal dog at the east exit of Niigata Station. It is on the second floor.

09:30 AM

NEXT 21 Observation Deck

You can enjoy a panoramic view of Niigata City from the top of the building and learn about functional layout of the town which was created about 370 years ago.

10:00 AM

Strolling in Furumachi

You can visit an old downtown called Furumachi, where you see historical buildings of several traditional Japanese restaurants, 'ryotei' and you can also learn about Western influence on Niigata City after Niigata port was opened to foreign countries more than 150 years ago.

11:00 AM

The Niigata Saito Villa

The Niigata Saito Villa is a mansion owned by a wealthy merchant with a strolling garden with a path around the pond. You can enjoy its breathtaking harmony between garden and architecture or integration of garden and building.

12:00 PM

Lunch

You can choose several types of food both Japanese and Western food according to your preference.

01:30 PM

Hakusan-Shinto Shrine & Hakusan Park

You will visit one of the most popular Shinto shrines in Niigata and learn about what Japanese people do and pray for when they visit a Shinto shrine.

03:00 AM

Shopping at Isetan Department Store

You can buy attractive souvenirs which are unique to Niigata for someone you love.

Ending Point

Niigata Station

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

・The guide fee

What‘s not included

・Basically this is a walking tour in downtown Niigata, but you might use public transportation (bus) once or twice if you are too tired to walk especially in the afternoon.(approximately ￥600 for both customer and guide) .

・Lunch (approximately ￥1,500 per person for both customer and guide). Kindly cover the guide's meal during work.

・Admission to The Niigata Saito Villa is ￥300 for adults, ￥100 for children.

Tour Important Information

* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.

*This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

Important message from the supplier

Basically I am available on weekends and Wednesday the whole day in 2026. I am also available on Monday before 12:00 and Friday after 13:00. Though I don't live in Sado Island but in Niigata (mainland) area now, I can guide you in Sado Island as well as in Niigata area. I also have a house on Sado Island.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2025

Taku H.

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About Tour Guide Taku H.

Hello. My name is Taku. I am a National Licensed Guide-Interpreter. I was born and brought up in Sado Island. I would like to show you around my hometown, Niigata Prefecture including Sado Island from native's viewpoint. I stayed in the United States for 2 years as a student. I like to meet people from different countries. I speak Spanish to some degree, too. I am looking forward to meeting interested visitors.