Day 1 | Morning
The Niigata Saitou Villa
Opening Hours: Closed from 1/1-1/3;Open from 1/4-3/31,Tue-Sun,9:30am-5:00pm;Open from 4/1-9/30,Tue-Sun,9:30am-6:00pm;Open from 10/1-12/27,9:30am-5:00pm;Closed from 12/28-12/31;Closed on Mon
Ticket Price: 300 JPY
Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours
Location: 576 Nishiōhatachō, Chuo Ward, Niigata, 951-8104, Japan
It belongs to the fourth generation of Saito family, Saito Kijuro (Kurakichi 1864-1941), built in 1918. After the city council passed a petition in 2009, the villa became a co-ownership.
Reviews from Real Guests:
Diego: The residence of a famous Japanese merchant house has a history of more than 100 years, but it is well maintained and the scenery is beautiful.
Malea: You can see different scenery for each room here. You can wear socks or buy disposable socks for 50 yen to enter.
Day 1 | Afternoon
When time permits after visiting The Niigata Saitou Villa, don’t forget pay a visit to Niigata City Aquarium.
Niigata City Aquarium
Opening Hours: Closed from 1/1-1/1;Open from 1/2-12/28,9:00am-5:00pm;Closed from 12/29-12/31
Ticket Price: 1500 JPY
Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours
Location: 5932-445 Nishifunami-cho, Chuo-ku, Niigata 951-8555, Niigata Prefecture
Reopened in July 2013. Based on the concept of "an aquarium where you can experience interactive experiences", there are exhibits with touch experiences throughout the aquarium. In the newly established "Niigata Wilderness" outside the museum, you can experience the nature of Niigata first-hand. Daily commentary on the feeding of northern sea lions, penguin walks, and the popular dolphin show.
Day 1 | Evening
Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Niigata City Aquarium? Hotel Nikko Niigata is one of your top choices.
Hotel Nikko Niigata
Offering great views of Japan Sea and Nothern Alps mountains, Hotel Nikko Niigata offers elegant guests rooms located on the 22-29th floors. Free Wi-Fi is provided.Guests can request in-room massages, or receive beauty treatments at the on-site Manipuri salon. Dry cleaning and currency exchange services are offered, and free luggage storage is available.Each room at Niigata Nikko Hotel features large windows offering the views and plenty of sunlight. A flat-screen TV with pay-per-view programmes and a fridge are provided. An electric kettle with tea bags and a minibar are also included.The hotel is a 10-minute drive from JR Niigata Station, and free shuttle services are available. Nihonkai Tower is a 10-minute drive away, while Minato Inari Shrine is within a 7-minute drive.Serena offers Western meals in a bright setting with floor-to-ceiling windows, while Toh-lee serves gourmet Chinese dishes. Guests can sip cocktails at Pub Bar looking out to the ocean.
* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.