Minami Ward Travel Guide
Niigata
Visit Minami Ward
Popular places to visit
Bandai Bridge
Bandai Bridge is just one of the places to see in Niigata, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's riverfront or experience its museums.
Denka Big Swan Stadium
Catch an event at Denka Big Swan Stadium during your trip to Niigata. Take in the museums and hot springs in the area.
Hard Off Eco Stadium Niigata
Catch an event at Hard Off Eco Stadium Niigata during your trip to Niigata. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's hot springs.
Niigata Furusato Village
You can do some window-shopping at Niigata Furusato Village during your trip to Niigata. Take in the entertainment choices and hot springs in the area.
Hakusan Shrine
You can learn about the history of Niigata with a visit to Hakusan Shrine. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's museums.
Shirone Grape Garden
You can do some window-shopping at Shirone Grape Garden during your visit to Niigata. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's hot springs.
Things to do
Niigata Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Top hotels in Minami Ward
Niigatashi Aguri Park
APA Hotel & Resort Niigata Ekimae Odori
Courteous staff
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hotel Global View Niigata
Nice and professional staff
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Court Hotel Niigata
Central location, all amenities worked, very cheap price and just a small surcharge for breakfast. Very helpful front-desk young lady and a range of extras like iced drinks in the reception area, including ice cubes.
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025
Hotel Sunroute Niigata
Excellent staff but terrible smelling rooms. The whole place reeks of cigarette smoke.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Dormy Inn Niigata Natural Hot Spring
Other neighbourhoods around Minami Ward
Akiha Ward
If you're spending some time in Akiha Ward, Akiha Park and Niitsu Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Nishi Ward
While visiting Nishi Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Niigata Furusato Village and Herb Land Season.
Konan Ward
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Konan Ward and surrounding area, you can visit Hard Off Eco Stadium Niigata and Denka Big Swan Stadium.
Chuo Ward
If you're spending some time in Chuo Ward, Toyanogata Park and Denka Big Swan Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Nuttari
Nuttari might not have many top sights, but Pier Bandai and Niigata City History Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Higashi Ward
While Higashi Ward may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Niigata City Art Museum and Nigata Branch of Northern Culture Museum.
