Niigata Private Shore Excursion Scenic Views
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Begin your private shore excursion with pickup from Niigata Port. Travel comfortably in your own private vehicle. Unlike a large group tour, there is no need to keep pace with other travelers, allowing you to enjoy each destination at your own pace. Stop at Bandai Bridge for photos before visiting Hakusan Shrine. Continue to the Former Saito Family Summer Villa, known for its traditional architecture and beautiful Japanese garden. Visit Imayotsukasa Sake Brewery to discover Niigata’s sake culture, then explore Pier Bandai for local seafood and regional specialties. If time permits, visit the Befco Bakauke Observatory for panoramic views over Niigata City. The driver speaks Japanese, with communication assisted by a translation app. Before your tour, you will receive an English digital guidebook about the itinerary and sightseeing locations. Pre-tour customer support is available in English. Return to Niigata Port in time for your ship’s departure.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Full refund if your cruise ship is unable to dock
What's not
- (Pay on site)Former Saito Family Summer Villa
- English-speaking guide
Itinerary
Stop for photos at Bandai Bridge, a historic landmark spanning the Shinano River and one of the most recognizable symbols of Niigata City.
Visit Hakusan Shrine, a historic Shinto shrine in central Niigata. Explore its peaceful grounds and experience a spiritual site that has long been important to the local community.
Explore the Former Saito Family Summer Villa, built by a prominent Niigata merchant family. Admire its traditional Japanese architecture and garden, designed to be enjoyed as a unified landscape.
Explore Niigata’s local food culture at Pia Bandai, a lively market offering fresh seafood, produce, local products, and regional specialties.
visit the Befco Bakauke Observatory Room, approximately 125 meters above ground, for panoramic views over Niigata City, the port, and the surrounding landscape.
Visit Imayo Tsukasa Sake Brewery, a historic sake brewery in Niigata, one of Japan’s most renowned sake-producing regions. Explore the brewery shop, sample a selection of locally brewed sake, and browse unique sake-related products and souvenirs. This stop offers a casual opportunity to experience Niigata’s rich sake culture and discover the flavors of local Japanese sake. Brewery tour is not included.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- M-Ride
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Japan, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 415% above the median of the 1684 experiences we list in Japan, outside the cities.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in Japan, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
