Niigata City Loop Bus Niigata City Loop Bus Furumachi Kagai 11 Bandai City 2 Niigata Nippo MEDIA SHIP 15 Honcho 3 Marinepia Aquarium 8 Gokoku Shrine 7 Niigata Station 1/16 Higashibori-dori Rokuban-cho 4 4 3 10 11 1 7 12 13 2 販 販 販 販 販 Niigata Station Niigata Station 販 Honcho-shimo Market Northern Culture Museum Niigata Branch 10 Honcho Market Ninjo-Yokocho street 5 Hakusan Park 14 Pier Bandai Minatopia, the City History Museum 13 Nishiohata Sakaue 9 6 Niitsu House Former Ozawa Family Residence 12 Hyakka Sakai 信越本線・白新線 Former Sumiyoshi Branch of Daishi Bank Former Niigata Customs House Kami Furumachi Shopping street Furumachi Mall Nabejaya-dori street Pier Bandai Toki Messe Convention Center Office Bandai Silver Hotel Niigata City Manga House Hotel Nikko Niigata Hotel Italiaken Higashibori Park 600 Arumo Higashibori Niigata Grand Hotel Hotel Okura Niigata ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Niigata Ishimiya Park Underground Bike Terminal Niigata Prefectural Government Memorial Hall Reception Hakusan Parking Lot Sakyukan Gotokuya Jubei Arumo Nishibori 8 販 9 販 6 販 販 5 Albirex Niigata Official Store Albirex Niigata Official Store 26 25 15 14 13 7 27 5 6 4 2 3 1 Shinano River Water Shuttle Depot Shinano River Water Shuttle Depot Shinano River Water Shuttle Depot Masaya-koji st. ←to Prefectural Office & Furusato Village Niigata City History Museum"Minatopia" Niigata Bandaijima Art Museum Former Ozawa Family Residence NEXT21 Chuo Ward Office Ryuto Bridge Bandai terrace Media Ship BP2 Minato Inari Shrine Toki Messe NSG Art Museum Nishibori-dori st. Furumachi-dori st. Higashibori-dori st. Honcho-dori st. Kami-okawamae-dori st. Bannai-koji st. Naka Post Office Docomo Store Bandai Bridge Shinano River Water Shuttle Shinano Riverside Promenade Shinano Riverside Promenade Shinano Riverside Promenade Billboard Place Isetan Department Store Bandai City Bus Center LoveLa Bandai LoveLa 2 Chuo Post Office Bus Information Center Tourist Information Center West Coast Park Niigata University Fuzoku Elementary & Jr. High Sakaguchi Ango Museum Nishiohata Park Niigata Catholic Church Dopperi-zaka Slope Mitsukoshi Department Store Kaji-koji st. Nishibori-dori st. Furumachi-dori st. Higashibori-dori st. Honcho-dori st. Kami-okawamae-dori st. Shinano River Yachiyo Bridge Sea of Japan Gokoku Shrine Niigata University. Faculty of Med. City Office Courthouse Hakusan Shrine Hakusan Park Niigata Prefectural Government Memorial Hall City Athletic Sports Stadium Niigata Prefectural Citizens Hall Municipal Gymnasium City Performing Arts Center "Ryutopia" Music and Arts Center Showa Bridge Pier Bandai Niigata Memorial Museum of Culture Aizu Yaichi Memorial Museum Tsurui Museum of Art Niigata City Manga Anime Museum Niigata City Art Museum Saito Villa Northern Culture Museum Niigata Branch Niigata City Aquarium "Marinepia Nihonkai" Niitsu House Niigata City Public Library Niigata University. Med. & Dent. Hosp. Niitsuya-koji st. 16 17 12 10 9 11 19 20 21 22 18 23 24 8 3 2 1 B A D C Niigata City Loop Bus Map Contact ◆Niigata Kotsu Bus Center Office ☎025-246-6333 ◆City of Niigata Tourism Policy Division ☎025-226-2608 Niigata City Loop Bus Fare One-Day Pass: Adult ¥500, Child ¥250 Show your valid One-Day Pass to receive special discounts and more! (Only valid the day of the pass.) ■Sales Locations ※Passes can also be purchased on the bus Bus Information Center(Niigata Station/Bandai City Bus Center), Niitsu House, Niigata City Aquarium "Marinepia Nihonkai", Saito Villa, Northern Culture Museum Niigata Branch, Niigata City Art Museum, Niigata City History Museum "Minatopia", Aizu Yaichi Memorial Museum, Hotel Nikko Niigata 販 Single Ticket: Adult ¥210, Child ¥110 ※Show a certificate of disability and get discounted fare. ※Payment can be made using IC cards such as "Ryuto," "Suica," and "Suica" compatible IC cards. ※Facility hours & prices may vary. …Bus Stops …Rent-a-cycle pick-up/drop off site …Facilities and stores where you can receive special services with one-day pass …"Smart Cruise" sport bicycle pick-up/drop off site ■Niigata Rent-a-Cycle & Smart Cruise (☎025-311-1209 Furumachi Cycle Station) Check out websites for the Rent-a-Cycle and Smart Cruise (sports bike) rental services! ☎025-222-2262 Hours: 9:30-17:00 (Closes at 16:30 from Dec.-Mar.) Closed: Mon. (Tue instead if Mon is a Nat. Holi.), end of Dec.-Feb. Previously the second residence of the Ito family, which established the Northern Culture Museum. Man of letters Yaichi Aizu spent his final days here. Northern Culture Museum Niigata Branch 6 General Admission: ¥450→ ¥350 Jr. High & Younger: ¥200→ ¥150 (free on Sat. & Holi.) Show your pass! MAP C-1 10 MAP A-2 ☎025-249-2560 (Bandai Nigiwai Sozo) Hours: 9:00-21:00 (varies by location) Closed: Varies by location Restaurants & markets selling fresh fish, locally grown vegetables, rice, processed food products, local saké, and more! Pier Bandai 11 Receive a special mascot sticker from the Information Booth ※No discounts available Show your pass! 14 General Admission: ¥500→ ¥400 Student: ¥300→ ¥240 (Jr. high & younger get in free) Show your pass! ☎025-250-7171 Hours: 10:00-18:00 (Admission until 17:30) Closed: Mon. (Tue instead if Mon is a Nat. Holi.) The museum introduces 160 cultural figures with important ties to Niigata prefecture. You can get information on other local museums throughout the prefecture. Niigata Memorial Museum of Culture 13 MAP B-3 2 /15 ☎025-247-3311 Hours: 10:00-17:00 (Admission until 16:30) Closed: Sun., holidays, the New Year's Holidays & between exhibits The museum collection includes approximately 1,600 pieces of predominantly modern Japanese art. No permanent exhibit. 4 special exhibits per year. Tsurui Museum of Art 1 General Admission: ¥500→ ¥400 Uni. & High School: ¥300→ ¥250 Jr. High & Younger: ¥200→ ¥150 ※On Sat. Jr. high & younger get in free Show your pass! MAP B-3 1/16 MAP B-3 ☎025-282-7612 Hours: 10:00-18:00 Closed: Mon. (unless Nat. Holi.), the New Year's holidays & between exhibits Introduces Yaichi Aizu's many achievements as an art history scholar, poet, and calligrapher. Aizu Yaichi Memorial Museum 12 General Admission: ¥500→ ¥400; Uni. Student: ¥300→ ¥240 High School: ¥200→ ¥160 Jr. High & Younger: ¥100→ ¥80 ※Group discount price for special exhibits. Show your pass! 2 /15 ☎025-228-5050 Hours: 10:00-16:00 (Admission until 15:40) Closed: Mon. (Tue instead if Mon is a Nat. Holi.); Mid Nov.- early April & Between Exhibits, Aug. 13th This Western-style building was constructed as a guest house for foreign visitors by the oil baron and businessman Tsunekichi Niitsu. Niitsu House 3 General Admission: ¥800→ ¥720 Jr. High & Younger: ¥400→ ¥360 Show your pass! MAP D-2 6 ☎025-222-7500 Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Closes later some days during the summer) Closed: 1st Thurs. & Fri. in Mar., 12/29-1/1 Staff can be found in every area ready to help you have fun while learning. Niigata City Aquarium "Marinepia Nihonkai" 4 General Admission: ¥1,500→ ¥1,200 Jr. High & Elementary: ¥600→ ¥480 Age 4 & Younger: ¥200→ ¥160 Show your pass! MAP D-1 8 ☎025-240-4311 Hours: 11:00-19:00 (Opens at 10:00 on Sat., Sun. &Nat. Holidays) Closed: 1/1 & between exhibits Experience the world of manga & anime through interactive exhibits and popular special exhibits. Niigata City Manga & Anime Museum 2 General Admission: ¥200→ ¥160 High School & Jr. High: ¥100→ ¥80 Elementary Students: ¥50→ ¥40 ※Group discount price for special exhibits. Show your pass! MAP B-3 2 /15 General Admission: ¥200→ ¥160 Jr. High & Younger: ¥100→ ¥80 Show your pass! ☎025-222-0300 Hours: 9:30-17:00 Closed: Mon. (unless Nat. Holi.), the day after Nat. Holidays, New Year's holidays, and some irregular closures One of Niigata's oldest Machiya (a Japanese town house), this estate belonged to the Ozawa family, which made its fortune as a shipping magnate. Former Ozawa Family Residence 8 MAP B-1 12 ☎025-225-6111 Hours: 9:30-18:00 (Closes at 17:00 from Oct.-Mar.) Closed: Mon. (unless Nat. Holi.), the day after Nat. Holidays & 12/28-1/3 Minatopia's permanent exhibit introduces Niigata City's history and culture using videos, dioramas, and more. Niigata City History Museum "Minatopia" 9 General Admission: ¥300→ ¥240 Uni. & High School: ¥200→ ¥160 Jr. High & Younger: ¥100→ ¥80 ※Group discount price for special exhibits. Show your pass! MAP A-1 13 ☎025-210-8350 Hours: 9:30-18:00 (Closes at 17:00 from Oct.-Mar.) Closed: Mon. (unless Nat. Holi.), the day after Nat. Holi. & 12/28-1/3 Established as a guest house of the Saito family, one of the old Niigata's 3 most powerful business conglomerates. Saito Villa (National Site of Scenic Beauty) 5 General Admission: ¥300→ ¥240; Jr. High & Younger ¥100→ ¥80 Show your pass! 10 MAP C-1 Introduces ancient and modern art from around the world. Niigata Bandaijima Art Museum 10 ¥100 off of the price of admission to the exhibit Show your pass! MAP A-2 14 ☎025-290-6655 Hours: 10:00-18:00 Closed: Varies by exhibit 14 10-minute walk from the bus stop MAP B-1 The museum hosts a variety of special exhibits in addition to holding themed exhibits that pull from their permanent collection that contains over 4,000 works of art. Niigata City Art Museum 7 General Admission: ¥200→ ¥160 University&High School: ¥150→ ¥110 ※Group discount price for special exhibits. Show your pass! 10 ☎025-223-1622 Hours: 9:30-18:00 Closed: Mon. (unless Nat. Holi.), the day after Nat. Holidays, New Year's holidays, between exhibits 10 10-minute walk from the bus stop