Walking tour: Old Port Town Niigata(EDGE OF NIIGATA (Atago Corporation))
Explore the town of Niigata, a microcosm of Japanese culture and one of the five ports that opened Japan to the world!
This walking tour takes you through the old port town Niigata. Explore the moat town which was called the “Venice of the East” and its original culture. We will visit a unique shrine, a Japanese garden, and other sights. If you are lucky, you may even hear geigi (women who entertain at banquets with singing, dancing, and other performance arts; also known as geisha and geiko) practicing the shamisen, a traditional Japanese three-stringed instrument. Take a walk to experience Japan.
- Address
- 新潟県新潟市中央区東堀通一番町494-3
- Telephone Number
- Abe 090-7240-5333 Yuss 070-3288-6329
- Opening Times
- 9:00 a.m. - 5:40 p.m.
- Prices
- ¥6,000 (incl. tax)/person
- Duration
- Notes
- Minimum participants: 2
Maximum participants: 10