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Offered languages
- Japanese
- English
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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your driver will be waiting at the cruise port exit holding a name board.
Even if the pickup location on your booking differs from your actual terminal or arrival gate, the driver will meet you at your actual arrival location. Check the pre-arrival instructions in advance.
Itinerary
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1Bandai Bridge
Stop for photos at Bandai Bridge, a historic landmark spanning the Shinano River and one of the most recognizable symbols of Niigata City.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Hakusan Shrine
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3The Old Saito Residence
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
4Pia Bandai
Explore Niigata’s local food culture at Pia Bandai, a lively market offering fresh seafood, produce, local products, and regional specialties.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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visit the Befco Bakauke Observatory Room, approximately 125 meters above ground, for panoramic views over Niigata City, the port, and the surrounding landscape.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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