Historical Walking Tour of Niigata Port Town
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Niigata Prefecture, Japan
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the rich history of the old Japanese port town of Niigata. This private tour explores the unique blend of Western and Japanese cultures that developed in Niigata in the 1800s when ships arrived from all over the world to trade and the city was flooded with sailors. You'll visit such landmarks as the Old Saito Residence, the former Ozawa Family Estate, and the Minato Inari Shrine.
- Discover the history of the port town of Niigata
- Private tour: A personalized experience
- Hear stories of Niigata's past from your guide
- Visit the city's most-important historic landmarks
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
- Masks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 2-chōme-10 Yanagishimachō, Chuo Ward, Niigata, 951-8013, Japan
The location is a short 10-minute walk from the bus stop. You may take a bus from the Niigata station directly. We will be waiting by the river. Please look for our logo.
End point
- 576 Nishiōhatachō, Chuo Ward, Niigata, 951-8104, Japan
A beautiful historic building that we will take you through. After, you may stay in the building to enjoy green tea with some sweets, or take a short walk to the Furumachi area where buses run regularly. We can assist you with wherever you want to go next!
Itinerary
1
The Old Saito Residence
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Former Ozawa Family Estate
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Minato Inari Shrine
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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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
4.8
based on 20 reviews
Ron_S, Apr 2026
Very knowledgeable guide. Excellent walk, although meeting point a little tricky as not clear. Met all expectations.
Peggy_C, Aug 2025
Unfortunately we did not make the tour ..our starting point was the cruise ship
Port and transportation to the starting point was just under an hour and there were limited transportation options .. I was in conversation with Viator and their customer service was 100% supportive .. nice to experience these days … although we missed the tour we were happy customers at the end of the day!
Charles_C, Apr 2025
Our tour guide Isabella was fabulous. She was so knowledgeable and engaging.
This city is a gem and particularly the Saito Villa expresses both the spectacular and cozy of Japan in harmony.
Tracey_L, Oct 2024
Isabella gave us a detailed history of Niigata as a port town, and showed us around a number of historic sites, including the Saito Villa. A wedding party was photographing there, so this glimpse of a Japanese bride and groom was an added bonus. Her English was perfect and easy to understand. She was considerate and flexible. We opted for a private tour. Well worth the time and cost.
TPaul_L, Jun 2024
Knowledgeable guide and very informative tour about the Niigata city.
Isabella was good on history and Japanese culture nuances.
Jknishimine, Apr 2024
Saito house & Ozawa house
Beautiful gardens. Loved hearing about merchant class. Jenya also gave us interesting information on Geishas.
Ellen_L, Apr 2024
Our guide was most knowledgeable, and very good about, adjusting the pace to suit our group. I would highly recommend this tour and this guide!
claire_d, Mar 2024
Had a fabulous educational day with Isobelle ! She is a fountain of valuable information.
The weather was freezing which was the only downside. I am more interested in life today in japan then local sights and history. Isobelle told us loads of stories as we walked from place to place. Loved it !
Karen_B, Mar 2024
Isabella was a very interesting and informative guide. Loved seeing the historic homes and shrines. We enjoyed our tour!
Mary_A, Oct 2023
Isabella was just great- her tour had lots of interesting information. The highlight was a close encounter with a local geisha- wonderful. Enjoyed seeing the merchants home.
Only downside was our ship docked at a different port which made for a long and costly taxi ride each way!!!
Howard_R, Oct 2023
From our initial greeting to saying farewell, Jenya was full of information and local history. The history of Niigata was not well known to us when we arrived but by the time we left, we knew a lot about the town and area and how it integrates with the country. A very informative tour and well worth a few hours of time when visiting the area.
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