Niigata Private Shore Excursion Scenic Views

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.

1. 1

   Bandai Bridge

   15 min

   Stop for photos at Bandai Bridge, a historic landmark spanning the Shinano River and one of the most recognizable symbols of Niigata City.

2. 2

   Hakusan Shrine

   1 hour

   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.

3. 3

   The Old Saito Residence

   1 hour

   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.

4. 4

   Pia Bandai

   1 hour

   Explore Niigata’s local food culture at Pia Bandai, a lively market offering fresh seafood, produce, local products, and regional specialties.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   30 min

   visit the Befco Bakauke Observatory Room, approximately 125 meters above ground, for panoramic views over Niigata City, the port, and the surrounding landscape.

6. 6

   Imayo Tsukasa Sake Brewery

   40 min

   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.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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