What to do in Niigata

Activities, attractions and tours
Niigata

Niigata Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Niigata has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Niigata is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Niigata to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Niigata Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Niigata.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Niigata attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Discover the most popular places to visit in Niigata

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Chuo Ward

If you're spending some time in Chuo Ward, Toyanogata Park and Denka Big Swan Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Chuo Ward
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Konan Ward

Though Konan Ward might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hard Off Eco Stadium Niigata and Denka Big Swan Stadium.

Konan Ward
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Higashi Ward

While there might not be top attractions in Higashi Ward, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Niigata City History Museum and Niigata City Art Museum.

Higashi Ward
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Nishi Ward

If you're spending some time in Nishi Ward, Niigata Furusato Village and Herb Land Season are top sights worth seeing.

Nishi Ward

Nishikan Ward

If you're spending some time in Nishikan Ward, Cave D'occi Winery and Uwasekigata Park are top sights worth seeing.

Nishikan Ward
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Kita Ward

While visiting Kita Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Niigata Racecourse and Fukushimagata Lagoon Water Park.

Kita Ward

Day trip destinations from Niigata