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Tokyo to Niigata

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Tokyo to Niigata

How to get to Niigata from Narita Airport? Niigata is located in central Japan, with a lot of natural resources. As the major city and transportation hub along the coast, Niigata also has a well developed public transport system with Shinkansen, international airport, and international trade port. From Narita Airport or Tokyo to Niigata is about 300 Km, a 4-hour drive. Many travelers prefer a one-day trip to Niigata. A door to door car rental service with driver is probably the best option. Our private transfer service has professional and friendly drivers.

If you reserve in advance, we can arrange a driver who speaks simple English. We provide different car types to meet your need: 7-seater Alphard minivan, 10-seater van, 14-seater van, and 20-seater coaster bus. Japan Holiday is headquartered in Tokyo. We are very happy to provide private chauffeurs at Narita Airport and travel booking services to Niigata for tourists from overseas. If you have any requests or questions, please contact our customer service representatives. For the details of prices, please visit: Tokyo Chauffeur Service.


 

Tokyo to Niigata Limo Service

Our company provides safe and affordable private tour services for foreign visitors. Some of your private drivers can speak basic English, and will escort you to Niigata from Tokyo. Whether you are going to Niigata from Narita Airport or hotels, private tours are the most convenient and affordable way. For more information, please contact our Japan limousine service specialists.

What to See in Niigata
Takada Park: Takada Park was built on the remains of the Takada Castle during the Edo period. At night, under the light of lanterns, the river reflects over 40,000 cherry blossom trees plant along the moat. With the gorgeous Takada Castle, the Takada Park is one of the three best places to see cherry tree at night.

Sado jinshan: is famous for producing gold and silver. A portion of the tunnel is open to the public to demonstrate the working condition and the related machines used for mining. At the information center, guests can get more information on the history of Sado jinshan and make a gold coin.




Niigata Rice Cracker Museum:  Rice cracker is one of the representative snacks in Japan. A snack pervade in almost every Japanese childhood, rice crackers are made from baking rice. Niigata is one of the few rice producing sites in Japan. Here guest can make rice cracker at the processing factory.

Mount Myoko: Mount Myoko is located at an attitude of 2454 meters, and it is one of the top 100 mountains in Japan. The mountain gains its popularity for the over 100,000 white skunk cabbages. The scenery of the Mount Myoko filled with white skunk cabbages is undoubtedly impressive.


 

Narita or Haneda Airport to Niigata

Niigata is located 250Km Northwest of Tokyo. Using the Joetsu Shinkansen at the Tokyo Station, you can arrive at Niigata in two hours. You can also use the JR Yamanote Line to first arrive at Ikebukuro, where you can then take a bus to Niigata. The bus ride is about 5 hours. Lastly, you can book a private transfer service for your group. A private transfer is probably the best option because it is fast and convenient, and you don't have to carry luggage around as figuring out complicated public transportation.

Most Frequently Asked Questions

  • How far is it to travel from Tokyo to Niigata?
    Located in central Japan, Niigata is a major city and transportation hub along the coast. From Tokyo to Niigata is about 300 Km, a 3-hour drive. Many travelers prefer a one-day trip to Nagano.
  • Does Japan Holiday provide private transfer service to Niigata?
    Japan Holiday provides door to door car rental service with driver. Our private transfer service has professional and friendly drivers. If you reserve in advance, we can arrange a driver who speaks simple English. We provide different car types to meet your need: 7-seats van, 10-seats van, 14-seats van, and 20 seats coaster bus.
  • How to get to Niigata from Tokyo by public transportation?
    Using the Joetsu Shinkansen at the Tokyo Station, you can arrive at Niigata in two hours. You can also use the JR Yamanote Line to first arrive at Ikebukuro, where you can then take a bus to Niigata. The bus ride is about 5 hours.
  • What to do in Niigata?
    Takada Park, Ponshukan Sake Museum, Sado jinshan, Lake Hyoko, Niigata Rice Cracker Museum, Naena Waterfall, Niigata City Aquarium Marinepia Nihonkai, and Mount Myoko are all worth visiting.
  • Where can I see cherry blossom in Niigata during spring?
    Takada Park was built on the remains of the Takada Castle during the Edo period. At night, under the light of lanterns, the river reflects over 40,000 cherry blossom trees plant along the moat. With the gorgeous Takada Castle, the Takada Park is one of the three best places to see cherry tree at night.
  • Where can I see maple leaves in Niigata during fall?
    Naena Waterfall has a height of 55 meters and is selected as the top 100 waterfall in Japan. The place offers different beautiful landscapes at different seasons, with greenery in spring and summer and red maple leaves in fall.
  • Where can I see swans in Niigata?
    There are about 6000 swans staying in the park during winter from early October until late March, when they depart northward. Late November is the peak migration period, where 5000 swans are hustling in the park. Moreover, the cherry blossom season after the swans leave is also a great time to visit the park.
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