Observatory / Outlook Spots in Niigata Area

  • Next 21 Observation Lounge
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    Nigata Pref. Nigatashi Chuou-ku Nishiboridori 6-866
    This observation deck is in the NEXT 21 high-rise, in Nishiboridori 6-bancho, Chuo Ward, Niigata City. The top floor is 101 meters high, offering a view from Niigata city all the way to the Sea of Japan. It's open until 23:30 pm for beautiful views of sunset and the night skyline.

    かつて、新潟奉行所、新潟県庁舎、新潟市役所があった新潟の中心地に建つランドマークビルの展望台です。高さ101mの展望ラウンジからは、新潟市街地や信濃川河口、西海岸越しに日本海が見渡せ、新潟の広がり、発展を感じられる場所です。 古町エリアの見どころとして、是非、訪ねてみてください。

  • Befco Bakauke Observation Room
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    Nigata Pref. Nigatashi Chuou-ku Bandaijima 5-1
    A free observation room situated on the 31st floor of the Hotel Nikko Niigata inside the Toki Messe convention center, Chuo Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture. From here at about 125 meters above ground, views can be had as far as the Gozu Mountains and Sado Island floating in the Sea of Japan, as well as of the city of Niigata and Shinano River. After sun set the spectacular night view shimmers to life making it a popular place for dating couples. There is also a lounge where meals can be enjoyed while looking out over the glorious views, and an area selling souvenirs. Kuriyamabeika Co., Ltd, otherwise known as Befco, sponsors the observation room, known as ‘Bakauke’ (one of their products).
  • Uonuma Skyline Uonuma Observation Decks
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    Nigata Pref. Minamiuonumashi Miyanoshita
    Located a 20-minute drive from Ishiuchi Station at the top of the Uonuma Skyline, this observation deck sits at an elevation of 920 meters. The skyline is a 20 kilometer-long scenic public road between Hakka Pass and Juni Pass known for great seasonal of fresh greenery in spring and summer and autumn foliage in the fall. Visitors to the observation deck, construction of which started in 1967, can see all the way from Shiozawa to Yuzawa. On clear days, it is even possible to see all the way to Mt. Iijisan. The observation deck is also known as the southernmost spot in Niigata Prefecture for enjoying nighttime views of the cities below. It is also a great place to enjoy an overhead view of the night sky.
  • Hotokezaki Observation Deck
    Travel / Tourism
    Niigata Iwafune-gun Awashimauramura Hotokezaki 1407-1
  • Kanagurayamakyukeitembodai
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    Nigata Pref. Odiyashi Koguriyama
  • Joetsu Kiyosato Hoshi no Furusato Museum
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    Niigata Joetsu-shi Kiyosato-ku Aoyanagi 3436-2
  • Pola Star Kamihayashi
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    Niigata Murakami Minamiodaira 1102

Niigata Areas

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Found along the northwestern coast of Japan, Niigata prefecture is celebrated for its high-quality rice and breathtaking nature, most notably its spectacular mountains, whose white peaks draw in snow sports lovers from far and wide over the winter months. Hit the slopes at Yuzawa, pick out your favourite modern artist at Echigo Tsumari, or take a ferry over to Sado Island for an extra adventure.

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