Former Niigata Customs House, Niigata

Name: Former Niigata Customs House
Address: Niigata, Japan

#8 among attractions in Niigata

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Former Niigata Customs House is an early Meiji period building in the city of Niigata, Niigata, within the MINATOPIA, or park surrounding the Niigata City History Museum. The building was designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan and a National Historic Site of Japan in 1969. The building is an example of Giyōfū architecture, mixing western and Japanese elements. The building has red roof tiles and arched doorways, combined with "namako-style" plaster walls and a pagoda-like tower. ()

Coordinates: 37°55'49"N, 139°3'27"E

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Former Niigata Customs House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Toki Messe, Niigata City History Museum, Niigata-City Performing Arts Center, Hakusan Park.

~1650 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Toki Messe, Niigata
8 min walk • Toki Messe is a multi-purpose international convention center in Niigata, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. The center was opened on May 1, 2003, and contains a hotel, restaurants, an art museum, conference rooms, and the offices of several international organizations.
~230 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Niigata City History Museum, Niigata
2 min walk • Niigata City History Museum is a museum in Chūō-ku, Niigata, Japan. It is also called MINATOPIA.
1.5 miSW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Niigata-City Performing Arts Center, Niigata
39 min walk • The Niigata-City Performing Arts Center is a large multi-purpose public cultural facility in Chūō-ku, Niigata, Japan, which opened on 22 October 1998.
1.5 miSW
Park
Hakusan Park, Niigata
38 min walk • Hakusan Park is a park in Chūō-ku, Niigata, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.
0.8 miS
Bridge
Bandai Bridge, Niigata
20 min walk • The Bandai Bridge is a bridge crossing the Shinano River in Niigata, Niigata Prefecture, Japan via National Route 7. The current bridge was constructed in 1929, and was designated as a nationally Important Cultural Property in July 2004.
1 miS
Shopping
Bandai City, Niigata
26 min walk • Bandai City is a commercial district in Chūō-ku, Niigata City. It is located north-west of Niigata Station, and faces the Shinano River. It is a popular shopping area of Niigata City, with commercial building complexes and department stores. It also has movie theaters and the theater of idol girl group, NGT48.
1.5 miSW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Niigata Prefectural Civic Center, Niigata
40 min walk • The Niigata Prefectural Civic Center is a large multi-purpose public cultural facility in Chūō-ku, Niigata, Japan, which opened on 1 December 1967.
1.1 miW
Church
Christ the King Cathedral, Niigata
28 min walk • The Christ the King Cathedral also called Niigata Church is a religious building that is affiliated with the Catholic Church and is located in the city of Niigata in the prefecture of the same name, in Japan. The church was dedicated in 1927.
0.8 miS
Skyscraper
Niigata Nippo Media Ship, Niigata
21 min walk • Niigata Nippo Media Ship is a skyscraper in Chūō-ku, Niigata, Japan. It is 105 metres tall, and has 20 floors. On the 20th floor, there is an observatory, offering a 360-degree view of the city, Shinano River, Sea of Japan, and Sado Island.
1.6 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Niigata City Athletic Stadium, Niigata
42 min walk • Niigata Athletic Stadium is a sports venue in Niigata, Japan, and was the home of the Albirex Niigata football team until they moved to the Big Swan in 2001. The stadium is an athletics stadium which has hosted major Japanese athletic events, including the 1964 National Sports Festival. Albirex Niigata Ladies also use the stadium.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Former Niigata Customs House?

Nearby attractions include Niigata City History Museum, Niigata (2 min walk), Bandai Bridge, Niigata (20 min walk), Niigata Nippo Media Ship, Niigata (21 min walk).

How to get to Former Niigata Customs House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Former Niigata Customs House:

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歴史博物館前 • Lines: C40 (2 min walk)
湊町通四の町 • Lines: C40 (5 min walk)