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Niigata Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Niigata Prefecture, Japan
  • 6 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Enjoy a private, full day walking tour of Niigata with a government-licensed and multilingual guide. Niigata is a beautiful city located on Japan's northwest coast, facing the Sea of Japan. Its perfect climate and verdant landscape helped to make it an agricultural powerhouse, known for its long heritage of rice and sake production. Lets us know your interests and your guide will customize a tour that is made specifically for you.
  • Choose between 3 to 4 sites for a personalized tour of Niigata
  • Visit the Northern Culture Museum in a historic home with beautiful gardens
  • Try the freshest fish at the popular sushi stand, Sushi Benkei (customer cost)
  • Stroll through Furumachi, Niigata's geisha district

What's Included

  • Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
  • Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list
  • Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Niigata.
  • Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • Private Vehicle
  • You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
  • Meet up at Niigata East port

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. If you wish to arrange for a private vehicle, please contact us directly. All Private vehicles must be booked 5 days in advance. Maximum number of passengers: 7. ※※Please note if you are arriving by cruise, there are west port and east port in Niigata. Unfortunately, east Port is not included among the designated meeting points, and therefore the guide will not be able to meet you there. If your cruise arrives at East Port, kindly take a shuttle bus arranged by the cruise company or taxi to Niigata city center to meet your guide. If your cruise is docking east port, please book "Port Pick-Up: Niigata Private Tour Licensed Guide＆ Vehicle"

Itinerary

1

Ponshukan Niigata Station

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

2

The Old Saito Residence

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

3

Northern Culture Museum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

4

Pia Bandai

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

5

Minatopia Niigata City History Museum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

6

Niigata Furumachi Machi Minato Information Center

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Stroller accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 14 reviews
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Private tour of Niigata

Ginny_S, Apr 2024
The tour guide Koichi responded to our request for a private tour of Niigata a few days after booking this tour. He was polite and asked what we wanted to see. He was on time on the day of the tour meeting us at our hotel as I had requested. He did exactly as he had informed us by email. We wanted to spend the most time at the Shibata Castle, which we did; see the Shimizuen Garden and the Suwa Shrine. Koichi was very knowledgeable about these places and very pleasant to talk to. We enjoyed this tour very much.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

We appreciate your kind feedback and our guides do too! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour with your guide. We look forward to your next visit to Japan. Japan Guide Agency

Exceptional

Ken_M, Jan 2024
Our experience was very special and Koichi made the difference between a good day and a great day. Koichi had a wonderful mix of history and human warmth.

A fantastic tour guide

Lawrence_K, Mar 2023
Our tour guide, Mindy, was fantastic. Unlike most tour guides, the very first thing she did was go over the proposed plan and then modify it to meet our wants and desires. She is adaptable. Mindy is very knowledgeable about the area and explained everything in detail. Plus she has a infectious personality. If you hire Mindy you will not be sorry.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you for the wonderful review. I had a wonderful time with you. I was truly glad that you listened attentively to my explanation at Niigata City History Museum and told me about your family history during lunch. I learned a lot from you. And most of all, your kindness has made me feel very happy. Thank you for making our tour memorable.

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