Niigata Trip Overview
In the 1800s, Niigata thrived as a port city. Ships from Russia, China, England, and all over the world came here to trade. Niigata citizens led lucrative lives making their living by shipping cargo and selling local products (mainly agricultural). The city was flooded with sailors from all over the world, allowing Niigata to blend and change with their influence.
Join us on a historical walking tour through the old port town Niigata, where we will explore the unique harmony of Western and Japanese cultures that developed in Niigata in the 1800s.
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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Niigata, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Niigata, , Japan
In the 1800s, Niigata thrived as a port city. Ships from Russia, China, England, and all over the world came here to trade. Niigata citizens led lucrative lives making their living by shipping cargo and selling local products (mainly agricultural). The city was flooded with sailors from all over the world, allowing Niigata to blend and change with their influence.
Join us on a historical walking tour through the old port town Niigata, where we will explore the unique harmony of Western and Japanese cultures that developed in Niigata in the 1800s.
Itinerary
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Stop At: The Old Saito Residence, 576 Nishi Ohatacho, Chuo-ku, Niigata 951-8104 Niigata Prefecture
A more than 100 year old building with a beautiful garden. The design and the layout of the garden will definitely make you forget that you are only 10-minute walk away from the busy Niigata Shopping district.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Former Ozawa Family Estate, 12-2733 Kamiokawamaedori, Chuo-ku, Niigata 951-8068 Niigata Prefecture
A historic building build in 1860s and occupied until 2005. Many of the original features of the building are still visible, but there are interesting modernizations to keep up with the times.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Minato Inari Shrine, 2482 Inaricho Chuo-ku, Niigata 951-8018 Niigata Prefecture
Traditional Shinto shrine with surprising features and an exciting history.
Duration: 10 minutes
