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Niigata
7 hours

Located on the Japan sea side of mainland Honshu, about 2 hours bullet train ride from Tokyo, Niigata city has been flourished as one of the major por...

FROM$176/ per group
Fujiko M.
4.97 / 5
(30 reviews)

Niigata City One Day Walking Tour

Niigata
7 hours

Niigata City is famous for its delicious rice, agricultural products, and fresh fish. This is thanks to the abundance of water that has made it a "city of water.” At the same time, however, people have suffered from floods since the beginning of history and have repeatedly overcome them. In addition, Niigata City today is home to some of the best people in the world of comics and modern dance. Come and taste the breeze of a town with such a unique history and character.

FROM$194/ per group
Keiichi S.
5.00 / 5
(9 reviews)

Touring around Urasa station Niigata

Niigata
2 hours

Touring around Urasa station will provide you with the local history of Naked man festival, local cuisine :charcoaled Ayu sweet fish if you like and Ikeda art museum if you like with its beautiful park garden. You can also experience maccha.

FROM$42/ per group
Naoko T.

Bokushi street walking in Minamiuonuma Niigata 牧之通り

Niigata
2 hours

You can feel the atmosphere of old snow country ❄⛄? look at kimono fabrics ?? taste local sake ??☕ and enjoy eating and learning best known rice ?????

FROM$42/ per group
Naoko T.

Kita-ku Fermented Food Culture and Fukushimagata Walking Tour

Niigata
7 hours

This tour provides visitors with an unforgettable experience by tasting sake and miso fermented soy bean paste. They will be amazed by products made with pride and history of fermented food culture. You can enjoy Italian cuisine, sushi, ramen or more cooked with localy produced vegetables and seafood caught in the Sea of Japn, for lunch.

FROM$143/ per group
Mutsuko W.
5.00 / 5
(3 reviews)

Niigata City Highlights Tour

Niigata
5 hours

This compact, half-day tour introduces some of the city's cultural and historical highlights, concluding with a visit to a local specialties shop and sake-tasting museum. The client can expect to learn about Niigata City's history and culture, including unique culinary traditions. The guide will describe the city and it's culture against the larger backdrop of the prefecture and Japan as a whole.

FROM$166/ per group
Brian S.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)

Niigata Day Trip Tours

Joetsu City One Day Walking Tour, Takada Area

Niigata
7 hours

Interested in historical sites in Japan? How about Joetsu City? Just a short ride from Tokyo (two hours.) Joetsu City is located in Niigata Prefecture, along the Sea of Japan. Takada Area, a famous sightseeing spot in Joetsu, has interesting features: a castle town, a snowy town, and tasty food and sake. By walking along a local town and communicating with local people, you will feel refreshed and energized. I hope to see you soon!

FROM$194/ per group
Keiichi S.
5.00 / 5
(9 reviews)

Central Niigata City 1-Day Tour

Niigata
7 hours

You are to visit highlights of Niigata City in 6 hours using public transportation and taxi. Choose 5 spots to visit. You will love to walk along the Shinano River and cross the symbolic Bandai Bridge if time allows. You will also have opportunity to learn the history and background of abundant Niigata food culture such as sake, miso, rice balls and other food materials. From the top of Bakauke Observation Deck, you will have the great and panoramic view of the city and the nature.

FROM$173/ per group
Mutsuko W.
5.00 / 5
(3 reviews)

Shibata Castle and Central Shibata

Niigata
7 hours

Visitors can take the beautiful view of Shibata Castle, and feel the ambience of the castle town by walking along the streets. Please choose 6 spots to visit out of the highlights in central Shibata City.

FROM$200/ per group
Mutsuko W.
5.00 / 5
(3 reviews)

Gondola Ride to Mt Yahiko Top and Yahiko Shrine Visit plus Teradomari

Niigata
8 hours

Visitors can enjoy the hike to the top of Mt Yahiko by gondola and a 15-minute walk to the very top of the mountain to visit the uppermost Yahiko Shrine. Please take a panoramic view of the Sea of Japan and the vast Echigo Plain. Cherry blossoms in spring and beautiful colored leaves in autumn are marvelous to see. Make a wish at main worship hall of Yahiko Shrine for a good memory. Also you will visit Teradomari Fish Market to nibble on some grilled seafood.

FROM$228/ per group
Mutsuko W.
5.00 / 5
(3 reviews)

Northern Culture Museum, Tsukioka and Fukushimagata Wetlands

Niigata
7 hours

Visitors can visit the large former Ito Family residence (Northern Culture Museum), and soak their feet in outdoor hot bath in Tsukioka. Please enjoy tasting various kinds of sake, local foods and lunch. Take a panoramic view of vast rice fields spreading in the Echigo Plain from the top floor of View Fukushimagata standing by the wetlands and learn how Niigata has centered rice in its culture.

FROM$200/ per group
Mutsuko W.
5.00 / 5
(3 reviews)

Day Trips from Niigata

Reviews

Keith K.

5 / 5
Aug 27, 2024

Caterina was great

Caterina met us early at the ferry from reggio, she spent over 2 hours giving us the tour of messina, she was very knowledgeable and professional, highly recommended.

Caterina D.

Thank you for your kind words Keith. It was a great pleasure for me to show you around. Having guests like you and your party is what makes my job great! See you soon back in Sicily.

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Natalie C.

5 / 5
Aug 27, 2024

Koya San with Hiro

Hiroyuki was a superb guide! We had already spent 2 weeks in the Kansai region, but our day with Hiro on Mt Koya was certainly one of the highlights, due to the detail of his plans and knowledge. Calm and easy to chat to, Hiro provided us with many insights into Japanese culture, beyond the fascinating insights into Kukai, esoteric Buddhism and Koya San. He patiently answered our many questions and gave us some very useful tips for our trip to Nachi the following day! We had an amazing lunch in a restaurant recommended by him and it was fascinating to learn so much about many varied topics. We will always remember this amazing experience and would highly recommend him as a guide! Thanks again, Hiro!

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Man yee K.

5 / 5
Aug 27, 2024

Excellent Trip

Miki has fluent English and Chinese. As I need a guide which can help to explain the instructions in Japanese, Miki did a great job. Before the tour, she did information collection. Although there isn’t a common spot with specific information/terms, she still can help me to understand the tour. Thanks so much.

John S.

5 / 5
Aug 27, 2024

An invaluable Introduction to the history and culture of Buenos Aires and Argentina

Nico provided exactly what we required as first time visitors to Buenos Aires. He explained the history of Argentina by explaining the migration patterns over the past centuries, and the cultures that helped define Argentina as it is today. It is one thing to experience architecture and the cuisine, but with the detailed explanation of the rich cultural history of Argentina, we now have a more complete understanding of this beautiful city. I recommend this tour to anyone visiting Buenos Aires, whether they are first time or repeat visitors.

Nicolás

Thank you so much, John! It was a pleasure hosting you two. Cheers!

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