Niigata Prefectural Government Memorial Hall

This is the old capitol building of the Niigata Prefectural Assembly, built in 1883, and it is adjacent to Hakusan Park in Chuo Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture. It features a Western design and has a symmetrical tower in the center. The chalk-white plaster walls, balcony, hosta-shaped decorations on the ends of the ridgepoles, and other design elements stand out. The interior, which was used until 1932, is open to the public, and visitors can view the advanced Meiji architectural techniques and various historical documents related to the prefecture and assembly. The building is registered as an Important Cultural Property.

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Niigata Prefectural Government Memorial Hall

Address: Nigata Pref. Nigatashi Chuou-ku Ichibamboridorichou 3-3 Map
Area: Niigata / Aga Area
Phone: 0252283607
Hours: 9:00-16:30
Closed: Monday, Public holidays, New Year's holiday
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Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Available(5spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: *Long-term closure due to earthquake-resistant repair work (2020 12Monday1Sunday-2010 3Monday31Sunday)
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Possible (no slope, etc.)
Infant friendly: Available