Minami Ward Travel Guide
Niigata
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Popular places to visit

Toki Messe
Learn about the events happening in Toki Messe during your trip to Niigata. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's hot springs.

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.

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.

Hakusan Park
Explore the great outdoors at Hakusan Park, a lovely green space in Niigata. Take in the museums and hot springs in the area.
Shirone Daigo Nakamura Orchard
Enjoy an outing to Shirone Daigo Nakamura Orchard during your stay in Niigata. Wander the seaside or discover the area's hot springs.
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

Niigata Private Customizable Half Day Tour

Port Pick-Up: Niigata Private Tour Licensed Guide& Vehicle

Tsubame Sanjo 6hr Private Factory Tour with Guide & Vehicle

Niigata Private Customizable Full Day Tour
Top hotels in Minami Ward

Family Lodge Hatagoya Niigataminami
Overall the hotel is clean and the room is spacious but one thing grates me with these hotel chains they ask a hiring price for a kettle (1000yn) other than that they offer coffee/tea facilities down in the foyer. Taking a cup of tea up a flight of stairs to the Mrs can be a bit of a chore for a ...
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2024

Hotel Okura Niigata
Clean room but old
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Hotel Global View Niigata
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Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

APA Hotel & Resort Niigata Ekimae Odori
Best onsen
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Bandai Silver Hotel
Great hotel, hotel staf very nice, clean room
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

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
Other neighbourhoods around Minami Ward

Akiha Ward
If you're spending some time in Akiha Ward, Niigata Niitsu Railway Museum 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 Niigata City History Museum and Befco Bakauke Observatory Room 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 History Museum and Niigata City Art Museum.