Top Things to do in Niigata
10 Free Things to do in Niigata That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Niigata, Japan including Ponshukan Niigata Station, Imayo Tsukasa Sake Brewery, Hakusan Park, Niigata Furusatomura, Hakusan Shrine, Toki Messe, Bandai Bridge, Pia Bandai, Befco Bakauke Observatory Room, Niigata Nippo Media Ship.
Restaurants in Niigata
1. Ponshukan Niigata Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 346 reviews
Reviewed By E8287BCjohnd - London, United Kingdom
There are many places to try sake in Niigata but if you are short on time this is a great option to buy sake after you arrive/depart from Niigata station. You pay 500 JPY for 5 coins to try 5 different sake. They also offer miso paste, cucumber and a variety of types of salt which can enhance the flavour (although I think I prefer to drink it plain!) If you cannot read Japanese it is worth asking the staff for their recommendations. There are many excellent choices which are very reasonably priced.
2. Imayo Tsukasa Sake Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
For foreign customers : You can enjoy tax-free shopping in our shop from June 1, 2018! Imayo Tsukasa started as an inn and sake shop. From the late Edo period to the early Meiji era, Niigata was said to have a higher population than Edo. Since the middle of the Meiji era Imayo Tsukasa has been a fully dedicated sake brewery. The Niigata soil was fertile, the Agano water was clean, and we built a facility in Nuttari, a hub for Japanese fermented goods like miso, sake and soy sauce. Wanting to review our brand and reflect on our brewing method, In 2006 Imayo Tsukasa vowed to be an “only-junmai” company. It’s not easy. Because you can’t add anything to adjust taste or alcohol content, you have to take extra special care of the rice in every step of the process. We value the importance of producing nothing but high-level sake, working hard to make only premium sake. These include Junmai Daiginjo, Junmai Ginjo and Junmaishu.
Reviewed By bentI6394PS
I came here as a last minute stop in Niigata before heading home. I was able to get a tour in English and it was very informative about the sake brewing process and the culture behind it! The tour guide was very friendly and was helpful when I had a question. I unfortunately was driving so I couldn’t sample the sake, but for 1000 yen you can try a variety of the sake they have. I really liked their amazake (non-alcoholic sweet sake). They are also one of the only few dozen breweries in Japan to use wooden barrels when making sake. The gift shop had a lot of sake choices and flavors! I’m totally glad I came here.
3. Hakusan Park
4. Niigata Furusatomura
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 180 reviews
5. Hakusan Shrine
6. Toki Messe
7. Bandai Bridge
8. Pia Bandai
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 261 reviews
Reviewed By hirosic1221 - Bangkok, Thailand
The market has everything you need from Niigata, freshly caught fresh fish from Japan sea to fresh vegetables from Niigata (Of course Koshihikari-rice), seasonal fruits, delicious meat, and famous sake. Not only tourists but local ppl also use the market. It means the fair price. In the summer season, you can BBQ near the market you bought. Winter season, you have better to eat restaurant in the market. I think you have better to get a bus from Niigata station. You can check the route from Niigata station to pia bandai ￥210
9. Befco Bakauke Observatory Room
10. Niigata Nippo Media Ship
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