Japan Drive Route Guide

Area

Northern Honshu(Tohoku)

Travel Period

Route

201

Overview

Start

Niigata

Goal

Niigata

Way

day_trip

Travel Pace

busy

Distance

100 km

Rank

Highway fee

¥ 0

About this route

It is a driving travel itinerary for a day trip for Niigata city and around. The driving distance is about 50-100km depends on how many spots you will visit. Although it is a day trip, you can travel not only the center part of Niigata city but also around the city area which has many attractive spots like the Yahiko area. The highlights of this route are "Northern Culture Museum", "SUWADA OPEN FACTORY", "Mt.Yahikoyama" and so on. Recommended food is the revolving sushi with fresh seafood and local ramens. In spring, you can enjoy tulips and cherry blossoms. And in autumn, you can enjoy amazing autumn colored leaves at many sightseeing spots. Our daily driving map will recommend you only the spots where is the best timing to visit.

Bookmark Route

Day. 1Niigata to Niigata

This is a day trip itinerary for two consecutive stays in Niigata city. You can relax on this day because mileage is less than 100km. If you travel with children, let's enjoy rice clacker making experience at "Niigata Rice Cracker Kingdom(新潟せんべい王国)". For travelers who are interested in history and culture, "Northern Culture Museum(北方文化博物館)" huge traditional house with an amazing garden is worth visiting. Tsubame Sanjo city, world-famous for metal products is also unique. The "SUWADA OPEN FACTORY" is worth visiting and "Roadside Station TsubameSanjo Regional Products Center(道の駅燕三条地場センター)" is the best place to buy the best quality cutleries. The best highlight on this day is "Mt.Yahikoyama(弥彦山)" and around. From the top of Mt.Yahikoyama, you can see breathtaking scenery for both Niigata plain side and seaside. It is also a good idea to see the sunset too. Along this day's route, there are many spots where are famous for flowers like cherry blossom, rape blossom, tulips, Sunflowers, and autumn colored leaves. Only the spots which are in good timing to visit during your travel will appear. If you find these seasonal spots on your map, it is recommended to visit.

Rent a car at Niigata

If you want to rent or return your car in Niigata, below branches are recommended. Please choose the one which is suitable for your itinerary. [1]Niigata Bandai branch-新潟万代営業所 There are two branch near Niigata Station. If you stay northside(Bandai-Exit(万代口)) of Niigata station, this branch is recommended. It is located 500m away from Niigata Station. [2]Niigata Station Shinkansen branch-新潟新幹線口営業所 There are two branch near Niigata Station. If you stay southside(Shinkansen-Exit(新幹線口)) of Niigata station, this branch is recommended. It is located 200m away from Niigata Station. [3]Niigata Airport branch-新潟空港営業所 If you want to rent or return your car at Niigata Airport(KIJ), this "Niigata Airport" branch is recommended regardless of whether you take international flight or doemstic flight. From / to Niigata airport terminal, rental car company provides free shuttle bus. Normally, it takes 1-2min only. Niigata Airpot is located about 6km away from Niigata Station.

High light

Northern Culture Museum

SUWADA OPEN FACTORY

Mt.Yahikoyama

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Route number	Start city	Goal city	Way	Travel Pace	Distance	Rank	Highway fee	Detail
1501	Sado(Ryotsu)	Sado(Ryotsu)	day_trip	busy	80 km		¥ 0	check

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Japan Drive Route Guide

Niigata

Niigata

Northern Culture Museum

SUWADA OPEN FACTORY

Mt.Yahikoyama

Fukushimagata Lagoon Water Park

Lake Hyoko

Northern Culture Museum

Niigata Chuo Wholesale Market

CoCoLo Niigata

Nuttari Terrace Street

Porto Cave d'Occi (Close)

The Niigata Saito Villa

Gelateria Popolo

kamado

Niigata Furusato Village

Former Sasagawa Residence

Shirone Kite Museum

Roadside Station TsubameSanjo Regional Products Center

SUWADA OPEN FACTORY

Uwasekigata Park

Cave ｄ'Occi Winery

Kakuda Misaki Lighthouse

Mt.Yahikoyama

Mt.Yahikoyama Ropeway

Yahiko Shrine

Yahiko Park & Omotenashi Hiroba

Kokujoji Temple & Sengando Suspended Bridge

Teradomari Street Market (Sakana no Ameyoko)

Washima Tout Le Monde

Garden Cafe Ichishima

Miso Ramen Magokorotei

BAKE UP 1YAISM

Kojimaya Sohonten

Patisserie Remplir

Shirone Grapes Garden

Gelateria Regalo

Koshu Hanten

Kaifutei Nihonkai

Sun Sun Cafe

Umi Cafe Nef

Uobei

Tonkatsu Ogawatei

Sorano Terrace

Komadori

Shusekian

KOKAJIYA

No name view spot(Yahiko)

Cafe Winds＆Banana Winds

Nippon Rent a Car Niigata Bandai

Nippon Rent a Car Niigata Station Shinkansen Exit

Nippon Rent a Car Niigata Airport

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Porto Cave d'Occi　(Close)