Niigata has a lot of amazing attractions, acquaintance with which will make any vacation exciting and informative. The city's most famous historical symbol is Aizuwakamatsu Castle dating back to the 14th century. Even though it was rebuilt several repeatedly, the castle is still of great value from an architectural point of view. The last major reconstruction of the building was carried out in the middle of the 20th century when a new reinforced concrete tower was erected near the castle. Today, the building houses a historical museum whose visitors can find out about the most important events in the history of the city, as well as the peculiarities of the culture of local people. The museum presents collections of ancient costumes and medieval weapons, historical documents and manuscripts, as well as handicrafts.
1. Niigata has a large international airport that regularly receives flights from various Europen and Asian countries. Many travelers come here through Tokyo - from the capital of Japan, the … Open
Fans of unusual tours would be interested in visiting the Ponshukan Sake Museum located in the city. Niigata is one of the country's leaders in the production of sake. This became possible due to the fact that there are extensive rice plantations in the immediate vicinity of the city. The prefecture is also characterized by special clean water, and that's why rice vodka produced here is considered one of the best in Japan. Visitors to the museum can see thematic collections of exhibits that are in one way or another related to sake production, as well as try the best varieties of the drink made in the region. The museum houses a large gastronomic shop where, besides sake, you can buy popular regional products and delicacies.
A very interesting historical object is La Villa Ito built for one of the local wealthy landowners at the beginning of the 17th century. The luxurious mansion belonged to his descendants until 1868, and after that, it became public property. Today, the Ito Mansion houses an incredibly interesting museum that stores collections of ancient artworks and historical artifacts. Its visitors can see sophisticated handcrafted pottery, as well as samples of ancient calligraphy. The atmosphere of past centuries has been masterfully recreated in some rooms of the mansion. Here you can see an ancient kitchen and a tea room, which is now used for ceremonies. The old mansion is surrounded by a picturesque garden with a pond, which is a popular walking spot among tourists.
In Niigata, shopping enthusiasts will have a huge selection of places to explore. The city has big shopping centers, electronics stores, cosmetics and perfume boutiques, as well as … Open
The Yahiko-jinja Shrine surrounded by beautiful mountainous landscapes is considered to be one of the oldest in the region. The exact date of its construction is still unknown, the first written mention of the shrine appears more than 1,300 years ago. It is dedicated to the god Ame-no-Kaguyama-no-Mikoto who, according to a legend, taught local people to cultivate rice.