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A trip to the historical places in Niigata is likely number one on your sightseeing itinerary. Also explore all there is to see and do such as the museums and hot springs.

Based on our travel expertise, APA Hotel & Resort Niigata Ekimae Odori is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features 2 restaurants and free WiFi. Hakusan Shrine is a short 3-minute drive away. Other choices to soak up the local history include ANA Crowne Plaza Niigata, an IHG Hotel and Toyoko Inn Niigata Furumachi.

Niigata is home to 54 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Niigata is notable for landmarks like Hakusan Shrine, Enkinkan and Minato Inari Shrine. Cultural venues include Niigata Prefectural Civic Centre, Niigata City Performing Arts Center and Niigata City Art Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Hakusan Park and Japan Sea Tower.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can spend a night or two in a building that has an official historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of these historic hotels in Niigata, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The architecture and building of historic hotels tend to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value along with how it inspired the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, though efforts have been made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the normal amenities found at a contemporary hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Niigata, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.