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[Niigata ]10 good spots for relaxing sightseeing

[Niigata ]10 good spots for relaxing sightseeing
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2022-08-24 Management office

When you go to Niigata Prefecture for fun, of course it is fun to visit popular and classic spots, but we also recommend that you visit some hole-in-the-wall spots.
Compared to popular spots where many people gather, hole-in-the-wall spots can be enjoyed at a leisurely pace.
If you don't want to spend your holiday in a hurry and are looking for a relaxing getaway, a hole-in-the-wall spot is perfect.
In this article, we will introduce some of the recommended places in Niigata Prefecture where you can enjoy beautiful scenery, healing spaces, and tranquility.
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Table of Contents

  1. 1.
    Niigata Botanical Garden (Niigata City)
  3. 2.
    Befco Bakake Observation Deck (Niigata City)
  5. 3.
    Niigata City Aquarium, Marinpia Nihonkai (Niigata City)
  7. 4.
    Niigata City Art Museum, Niigata, Japan
  9. 5.
    Yamakoshi Alpaca Farm (Nagaoka City)
  11. 6.
    National Echigo Hillside Park (Nagaoka City)
  13. 7.
    Fumo Rock (Sado City)
  15. 8.
    Toki no Mori Park (Sado City)
  17. 9.
    Fukuji Kaisendo (Uonuma City)
  19. 10.
    Sasagawa Nagare Pleasure Boat (Murakami City)
  21. 11.
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Niigata Botanical Garden (Niigata City)



It is a botanical garden with three greenhouses to explore.
The giant domed greenhouse, 42 meters in diameter, has a great impact.



There is also a tropical plant dome and a greenhouse for special exhibitions of azaleas, tulips, azaleas, etc. under the theme of "Flowers of Niigata ".
The exhibits are worth seeing according to the season and theme.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Niigata Botanical Garden
Address: 186 Kanazu, Akiba-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata 956-0845
Phone number: 0250-24-6465
Access: Approx. 25 min. walk from Kozu Station on JR Shinetsu Main Line. 15 min. from Niitsu I.C. on Banetsu Expressway toward Sanjo and Kamo on National Route 403.
Fees: Admission = free/ Greenhouse admission = 600 yen for adults, 300 yen for high school students, 100 yen for elementary/junior high school students/ (500 yen for those 65 and older, free for those with various disabilities with a disability certificate (one caregiver free depending on grade) Free admission to greenhouse for elementary and junior high school students on weekends and holidays)
Hours: 9:30~16:30 (admission until 16:00)
Closed: Mondays (Tuesdays if Monday is a national holiday) with occasional holidays
URL：https://botanical.greenery-niigata.or.jp/

Befco Bakake Observation Deck (Niigata City)



The 31-story observation deck is the best on the Sea of Japan side, offering a 360-degree panoramic view.
It offers a spectacular view of Niigata City, the Sea of Japan, Sado Island, and Mt.



The night view is also very beautiful. It is very convenient with space for eating and shopping.
Admission to the observation deck is free.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Befco Bakake Observation Room
Address: 5-1 Bandaijima, Chuo-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata 950-0078
Phone number: 025-240-1511
Access: 15 min. from JR Niigata Stn. on the Niigata Kotsu Bus for Sado Kisen to Toki Messe bus stop/ Car: 9 km 20 min. from Niigata Nishi IC of Hokuriku Expressway via Route 116
Admission: Free
Hours: 8:00~22:00 (Friday, charter ~17:00, charter days to be confirmed)
Closed: No holidays
URL：https://www.hotelnikkoniigata.jp/observatory/

Niigata City Aquarium, Marinpia Nihonkai (Niigata City)



It is one of the largest aquariums on the Sea of Japan side. It breeds and exhibits 30,000 items of about 600 species.



There are many cute penguins, and dolphin shows are also popular and fun for the whole family.

"Facility Information "
Facility Name: Niigata City Aquarium, Marinpia Nihonkai
Address: 5932-445 Nishifunami-cho, Chuo-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata 951-8555
Phone number: 025-222-7500
Access: 25 minutes from Niigata Chuo, Niigata Nishi, Niigata Kameda, and Niigata Higashi Smart I.C. 20 minutes from JR Niigata Station by bus bound for Niigata Kotsu Aquarium, short walk from last stop
Admission: Adults 1,500 yen, elementary/junior high school students 600 yen, elementary school students under 200 yen, children under 3 years old free / Annual Passport: Adults 3,500 yen, elementary/junior high school students 1,300 yen, elementary school students under 400 yen, children under 3 years old free / (Free admission with disability certificate)
Time: 9:00~17:00
Closed: No holidays
URL:https://www.marinepia.or.jp/

Niigata City Art Museum, Niigata, Japan



The museum has a lovely quiet atmosphere adjacent to the park. It exhibits modern and contemporary art as well as works from the local area. The collection consists of more than 4,000 items, each of which is displayed according to a theme, making it easy to look around.



There is also a museum store in the museum.

"Facility Information "
Name: Niigata City Art Museum
Address: 5191-9 Nishiohata-cho, Chuo-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata 951-8556
Phone number: 025-223-1622
Access: 30 min. by Niigata Kotsu Sightseeing Circulation Bus from JR Niigata Stn. to Toki Messe or Hakusan Koen (Hakusan Park). 3 min. walk from Niigata City Art Museum Entrance Bus Stop.
Admission: 200 yen for adults, 150 yen for high school and university students, 100 yen for elementary and junior high school students, separate fee for special exhibitions (free for elementary and junior high school students on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays; free for collection and special exhibitions with a certificate of disability or medical care certificate)
Time: 9:30~17:00
Closed: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
URL：http://www.ncam.jp/sp/

Yamakoshi Alpaca Farm (Nagaoka City)



The ranch is located in the middle of the mountains in Yamakoshi Village. Many cute alpacas from Colorado, U.S.A., make you feel relaxed.



Because they were raised as livestock and pets, many alpacas are friendly and docile.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Yamakoshi Alpaca Farm
Address: 169 Takezawa Otsu, Yamakoshi, Nagaoka, Niigata 947-0204
Phone number: 0258-59-2062
Access: 25 min. by car from Kanetsu Expressway "Ojiya IC "(Yubu Farm) 25 min. by car from Kanetsu Expressway "Nagaoka Minami-Echiro Smart IC "(Yubu Farm) / 40 min. by car from Kanetsu Expressway "Ojiya IC "(Tanejohara Farm) 40 min. by car from Kanetsu Expressway "Nagaoka Minami-Echiro Smart IC "
Fee: Free of charge
Time: 9:00～18:00
Open: Snow melting~snowfall period *Tours are not available during winter due to over-wintering.
Closed: No holidays
URL：https://niigata-kankou.or.jp/spot/10200

National Echigo Hillside Park (Nagaoka City)



It is a national park with an area of about 400 hectares overflowing with nature. Visitors can enjoy a variety of scenery depending on the season.



Visitors can enjoy a rose garden, tulips and other flowers, more than 20 types of wooden playground equipment, a large mountain trampoline, and much more.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: National Echigo Hillside Park
Address: 1950-1 Mitsumata, Miyamoto Higashikata-cho, Nagaoka-shi, Niigata 940-2082
Phone number: 0258-47-8001
Access: 10 minutes from the welcome gate and 15 minutes from the Satoyama entrance on the Kanetsu (Hokuriku) Expressway (Nagaoka IC) (Exit at the Nagaoka IC and take Route 8 toward Kashiwazaki)
40 minutes from JR Joetsu Shinkansen Nagaoka Station by bus bound for Echigo Kotsu New Town or Echigo Kyuryo Koen, and alight at Echigo Kyuryo Koen Iriguchi bus stop.
Admission: Free (December through March) / Admission fee: Adults 450 yen, free for junior high school students and younger / Annual passport: Adults 2800 yen, free for junior high school students and younger / (Admission fee for those 65 years and older is 210 yen, and free for the person with disabilities and one accompanying person with a disability certificate)
Hours: April (9:30~17:00) May~August (9:30~18:00) September, October (9:30~17:00) November~March (9:30~16:30)
Closed: April~December: irregular holidays (see calendar) December 26~January 1, January~March: Mondays (if Monday is a national holiday, the following day)
URL：https://echigo-park.jp/

Fumo Rock (Sado City)



This spot is believed to bring good luck in marriage and childbirth. The legend of "Kojiki "says that these two rocks are the alter egos of Izanagi and Izanami. There are also the mythical "Cat Rock "and "Sailing Rock ", and their natural formations are amazingly beautiful.



The setting sun provides a romantic backdrop.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Married Couple Rocks
Address: 1267-5 Takase, Sado-shi, Niigata 952-1645
Access: 《from Ryotsu Port》car: approx. 50 minutes / local bus: Sado Kaikan in Aikawa is the last stop. Approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes《from Ogi Port》Car: approximately 60 minutes / local bus: Sado Kaikan in Aikawa is the last stop. Approx. 1 hr. 35 min. 《from Akadomari Port》 Car: Approx. 60 min.

Toki no Mori Park (Sado City)



A park adjacent to the Sado Ibis Conservation Center. Many people associate Sado Island with the crested ibis.



Visitors can observe the crested ibis up close in large cages and be soothed by the sight of them flying and eating food. There is also an exhibition hall where visitors can learn about the crested ibis, such as ibis fossils and skeletal specimens.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Toki no Mori Park
Address: 383-2, Niibo Nagaune, Sado-shi, Niigata 952-0101
Phone number: 0259-22-4123
Access: Approximately 9 km from Ryotsu Port via National Road No. 350 and Prefectural Road No. 81. 20 minutes from Ryotsu Port by bus bound for Sawada via Mano on the Niigata Kotsu Sado Minami Line. 20 minutes from Toki no Mori Koen Bus Stop.
Fee: Environmental conservation cooperation fee = 400 yen for adults, 100 yen for children
Hours: 8:30~17:00 (last admission at 16:30)
Closed: Mondays (March~November: open daily) December 29~January 3
URL：https://www.city.sado.niigata.jp/site/tokinomori/1161.html

Fukuji Kaisendo (Uonuma City)



The temple was built at the end of the Edo period and boasts a history of about 500 years. It is home to "Kaisando ", which is decorated with numerous paintings, sculptures, and other works by Ishikawa Uncho, a master artist at the end of the Edo period who was called the Michelangelo of Japan.



The works are breathtakingly powerful.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Seifukuji Kaisendo
Address: 174 Oura, Uonuma, Niigata 946-0033
Phone number: 025-792-3032
Access: 10 minutes by cab from JR Joetsu Shinkansen Urasa Station. 7 minutes from Koide IC on Kanetsu Expressway. 10 minutes from Yamato Smart IC on Kanetsu Expressway.
Admission: Adults 500 yen, Junior high school students 300 yen, Elementary school students and younger free/ (Groups of 20 or more receive 1 discount for adults, 100 yen for elementary school students, and 300 yen for those with disabilities with a disability certificate)
Hours: April~November (9:00~15:40, visit ends at 16:00) December~March (9:30~14:40, visit ends at 15:00)
Closed: No holidays (subject to change due to special events)
URL：https://www.saifukuji-k.com/index.cgi

Sasagawa Nagare Pleasure Boat (Murakami City)



Visitors can enjoy the view of the sea from the top of the boat and the experience of feeding the seagulls.



The uniquely shaped rocks shaped by the rough waves of the Sea of Japan and the beautiful azure sea are a wonderful sight.
There is also a store selling dried fish and souvenirs.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Sasakawagareru Pleasure Boat
Address: 〒959-3665 975-44 Kuwakawa, Murakami, Niigata
Phone number: 0254-79-2154
Access: 15 min. walk from Kuwakawa Station on JR Hetsu Honsen Line
Fare: Admission = ¥1,000 for adults, ¥500 for children from 3 years old to elementary school students/ (1 discount for groups of 30 or more)
Time: 9:00~16:00
Fixed rest days: Late November~Late March
URL：https://www.sasagawanagare.co.jp/

summary

We have introduced 10 recommended spots in Niigata Prefecture. We hope you will find this information useful for your trip to Niigata Prefecture and have a relaxing and enjoyable time.

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