Niigata City History Museum

Go for the buildings, but check it out anyway

The buildings are beautiful! Kind of a colonial European vibe, and (for me) they’re especially pretty in the evening. If I remember rightly, the entry fee was ¥300, which is perfectly reasonable. The...

Slightly interesting for a rainy day

This museum was only was very mildly interesting, with not much translated into English. I'd only recommend if you have nothing else to do.

Fine historical exhibits - but weak on non-Japanese explanation

If you are staying at the Nikko or have to wait more than an hour for the Sado Kisen ferry, pop over to the History Museum right across the river. You learn Niigata was one of 4-5 targets for the atom...

historical buildings in Niigata City

It is a special area where historical buildings remain with history of Niigata City as an old international port in Japan. The former tax office, a building of a branch of a former major bank, the cit...

Outstanding Complex

This wonderful museum is one of the best I've been in worldwide that is devoted to city history. It emphasizes the coastal city's relationship with water and features four buildings. I spent my time h...