Niigata 8hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle

Niigata Prefecture, Japan
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Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Spend a full day discovering Niigata, the elegant port city on the Sea of Japan, with your own government-licensed guide and a private vehicle. Set the pace and explore in depth, from sacred shrines to sake and seafood. Begin at Hakusan Shrine, dedicated to matchmaking, then tour the magnificent former Ito family mansion and gardens at the Northern Culture Museum. Wander the historic geisha district of Furumachi, visit the centuries-old Imayo Tsukasa sake brewery for a tasting, and take in panoramic views from the free Befco Bakauke observation room at Toki Messe. Learn the city's history at Minatopia and the former Niigata Customs House, browse the lively Honcho market, and admire the elegant six-arch Bandai Bridge. With a private guide and vehicle throughout, the itinerary is fully customisable, making it ideal for travellers who want to experience the culture, history and flavours of Niigata in comfort.

What's included

  • Private vehicle
  • Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
  • Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
  • Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under 'What to Expect.'

What to expect

  1. Hakusan Shrine
    40m
    Hakusan Shrine is Niigata's most revered shrine, dedicated to the deity of matchmaking and good fortune. Your guide explains its long history and you can stroll the surrounding Hakusan Park, one of Japan's oldest public parks, beside the Shinano River.
  2. Northern Culture Museum
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    The Northern Culture Museum is the grand former residence of the Ito family, one of the largest landowners in the region. Your guide shows you the magnificent wooden mansion, its 100-tatami room and beautiful traditional gardens that change with the seasons.
  3. Niigata Furumachi Machi Minato Information Center
    40m
    Stroll through Furumachi, Niigata's historic downtown and former geisha quarter. Your guide introduces the atmospheric lanes, traditional shops and the refined culture of one of Japan's three great geisha districts.
  4. Imayo Tsukasa Sake Brewery
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    Imayo Tsukasa is a historic sake brewery founded in 1767. Your guide accompanies you on a visit to the beautiful wooden brewery, where you can learn how Niigata's famous rice and pure water are crafted into premium sake and enjoy a tasting.
  5. Toki Messe
    30m
    Toki Messe is Niigata's waterfront convention complex. Ride to the free Befco Bakauke observation room on the 31st floor for sweeping 360-degree views of the city, the Shinano River, the Sea of Japan and, on clear days, Sado Island.
  6. Minatopia Niigata City History Museum
    40m
    Minatopia, the Niigata City History Museum, sits beside the Shinano River on the grounds of the former Niigata Customs House, a designated Important Cultural Property dating from the 1869 opening of the port. Your guide explains the city's history as one of Japan's five treaty ports.
  7. Plat Honcho
    35m
    Explore the lively Honcho market area, a traditional shopping street where locals buy fresh seafood, vegetables, rice and Niigata specialties. Your guide helps you sample regional foods and experience everyday life in the city. (Purchases are at your own expense.)
  8. Bandai Bridge
    20m
    The elegant six-arch Bandai Bridge spans the Shinano River and is a symbol of Niigata, designated an Important Cultural Property. Your guide shares its history as you take in views of the river and the surrounding cityscape.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

If your hotel or desired pick up point is not on the list, please contact us. Please be at your pick up point 10 minutes before the tour starts. This tour includes an English-speaking, government-licensed guide and a private vehicle with a driver. Pick up is available at hotels in central Niigata or at Niigata Station.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.
  • Please contact us should you need a child or infant seat.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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