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3 days
Japan, Asia

3-Day Niigata itinerary guide

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Niigata — Niigata judicial-affairs government building

Top stops to prioritize

  • Teradomari Street Market (Sakana no Ameyoko)
  • McDonald's
  • Niigata City Aquarium Marinepia Nihonkai (Sea of Japan)
  • All day dining SERENA
  • Minato Marche Pier Bandai
  • Ponshukan Uonuma Kamagura
  • Yahiko Park
  • Yahiko Shrine

Day 1: Most popular attractions

For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Niigata City Aquarium Marinepia Nihonkai (Sea of Japan), with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.

  • Teradomari Street Market (Sakana no Ameyoko)
  • Yahiko Park
  • Yahiko Shrine
  • Uwasekigata Park
  • Denka Big Swan Stadium
  • Bandai City

Day 2: Northeast side of town

For day 2, we recommend exploring the northeast side side of town.

  • Niigata City Aquarium Marinepia Nihonkai (Sea of Japan)
  • Niigata-ken Gokoku Shrine
  • Hakusan Park
  • Befco Bakauke Observation Deck

Day 3: Proximity is everything

For day 3, we bundled attractions like Minato Marche Pier Bandai and Toki Messe and other places within a close range, so that the time it takes to travel between all of them is less than one hour.

  • Minato Marche Pier Bandai
  • Toki Messe
  • MEDIA SHIP
  • Ponshukan Marketplace(Niigata Main Store)
  • Tonkatsu Taro
  • Minatopia: Niigata City History Museum

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