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A market with various food stalls and signs in a foreign language. 1
People taking photos through a large window at a zoo. 2
A traditional wooden pavilion with intricate carvings and a tiled roof, surrounded by greenery. 3
Four people standing on a red bridge with greenery in the background. 4
Two people eating at a table with a plastic bag and chopsticks. 5
By Japan Guide Agency, JGA Inc.
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 2,541 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Discover Niigata’s rich history and culture with a private guide
    • Enjoy a personalized experience with a customized itinerary
    • Explore the city’s top attractions and hidden gems at your own pace
    • Learn about Niigata’s sake and rice heritage from your guide
    • Benefit from convenient pickup at Niigata Port or nearby hotels by vehicle

Activity location

    • Niigata
    • Niigata, Niigata, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Niigata
    • Niigata, Niigata, Japan

Check availability

Minivan(for 4 PAX or less)

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Price details
RM 2,540.71 x 1 AdultRM 2,540.71
Total
Price is RM 2,540.71
Until Sun, 23 Aug

Regular Car(for 2 PAX or less)

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Price details
RM 2,540.71 x 1 AdultRM 2,540.71
Total
Price is RM 2,540.71
Until Sun, 23 Aug

Van(for 7 PAX or less)

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Price details
RM 2,540.71 x 1 AdultRM 2,540.71
Total
Price is RM 2,540.71
Until Sun, 23 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Licensed Local Guide
  • Inclusions
    Private vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
  • Exclusions
    Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • Exclusions
    Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed in the description.

What you can expect

  • Get picked up from Niigata Port or from your hotel near the port. Meet your guide and set off on a 6-hour adventure.

    Discover why Niigata is one of Japan's leading agricultural cities, known for its abundant food output. Enjoy a personalized experience with a knowledgeable guide who will share insights into Japanese culture and history.

    Choose 3 to 4 sites to visit on a 6-hour tour
    Please inform your guide post booking of the sites you would like to see from the list below:

    1. Ponshukan Niigata Station
    2. Pia Bandai
    3. Northern Culture Museum
    4. Niigata Furumachi Machi Minato Information Center
    5. The Old Saito Residence
    6. Minatopia Niigata City History Museum

    ※If your cruise arrives at the East Port, please be aware that it is located far from central Niigata. In this case, the driver will pick you up and drop you off at the port, while your guide will meet you at the first destination and say goodbye at the final destination. The tour time will be counted from your departure from the port until your return to the port.

    ———–Recommended Itinerary from the Supplier:
    6-Hour Niigata Port & City Highlights Tour

    9:00 AM – Pick up at Niigata Port or your hotel near the port
    Meet your driver at Niigata Port or your hotel near the port and begin your private 6-hour tour. Your itinerary can be customized according to your interests, with approximately 3–4 attractions selected from the list.

    9:30 AM – Meet your guide & Begin sightseeing
    Meet your licensed local guide at the first sightseeing destination. Your guide will introduce you to Niigata’s history, culture, and strong connection to rice, sake, and agriculture.

    9:30 AM – Ponshukan Niigata Station
    Discover Niigata’s famous sake culture at Ponshukan. Learn about the region’s sake-producing heritage and, if interested, explore the local sake tasting area and shops featuring products from across Niigata Prefecture.

    10:45 AM – Northern Culture Museum
    Visit the beautiful former Ito Residence and its traditional Japanese gardens. Learn about the history of wealthy farming families and Niigata’s agricultural heritage.

    12:15 PM – Lunch at Pia Bandai
    Take a break at Pia Bandai, a lively food market offering fresh seafood and local specialties. Enjoy lunch and explore the market at your own pace.

    1:30 PM – The Old Saito Residence
    Explore this beautifully preserved traditional Japanese residence and its gardens. Your guide will explain the history of the Saito family and Niigata’s development as an important port and trading city.

    2:30 PM – Minatopia Niigata City History Museum
    Discover Niigata’s history as a port city and learn how trade, agriculture, and the Sea of Japan shaped the development of the region.

    3:30 PM – End of Guided Sightseeing
    Your guide will say goodbye at the final sightseeing destination. Your driver will then take you back to Niigata Port or your hotel near the port.

    3:30–4:00 PM – Return to Niigata Port
    Arrive back at the port and conclude your 6-hour private tour.

Location

Activity location

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    • Niigata
    • Niigata, Niigata, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Niigata
    • Niigata, Niigata, Japan