Chuo Ward Travel Guide
Niigata
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.
Niigata Prefectural Civic Centre
Enjoy a show at Niigata Prefectural Civic Centre, a theatre with a story to tell in Niigata. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's hot springs.
Niigata City Performing Arts Center
Enjoy a show at Niigata City Performing Arts Center, a popular theatre in Niigata. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's museums.
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
Top hotels in Chuo Ward
Hotel Global View Niigata
Very conveniently located by the JR Niigata station. Although I did not get the buffet breakfast as I had to checkout early, like it offers all the regional Niigata foods.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 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
Bandai Silver Hotel
Great hotel, hotel staf very nice, clean room
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Niigata Ekimae Odori
Courteous staff
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Niigata Daiichi Hotel
Semi-double is spacious, enough for my yoga mat and I could stretch my arms out. Water pressure good, hot (4th floor); walls a bit thin (woken up by next door’s snoring). Breakfast was overwhelming. Eat up for your 2,009¥ breakfast and you won’t need any more food for the day! Bath was nice, but ...
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Dormy Inn Niigata Natural Hot Spring
Hotel structure does have atrium. This atrium is without roof, so winter is very cold/chilly and Very hot in summer season when you move from your room to dining area, hot spring facility and front desk. This hotel should be install roof over the atrium.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Chuo Ward
Nuttari
Nuttari might not have many top sights, but Befco Bakauke Observatory Room and Niigata City History Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
Nishi Ward
While visiting Nishi Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Niigata Furusato Village and Herb Land Season.
Akiha Ward
If you're spending some time in Akiha Ward, Niigata Niitsu Railway Museum and Akiha Park are top sights worth seeing.
Minami Ward
While visiting Minami Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Shirone Kite Museum and Shirone Daigo Nakamura Orchard.
