Minami Ward Travel Guide
Niigata
Visit Minami Ward
Popular places to visit
Bandai Bridge
Bandai Bridge is just one of the places to see in Niigata, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's riverfront or experience its museums.
Denka Big Swan Stadium
Catch an event at Denka Big Swan Stadium during your trip to Niigata. Take in the museums and hot springs in the area.
Hard Off Eco Stadium Niigata
Catch an event at Hard Off Eco Stadium Niigata during your trip to Niigata. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's hot springs.
Niigata Furusato Village
You can do some window-shopping at Niigata Furusato Village during your trip to Niigata. Take in the entertainment choices and hot springs in the area.
Hakusan Shrine
You can learn about the history of Niigata with a visit to Hakusan Shrine. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's museums.
Hakusan Park
Explore the great outdoors at Hakusan Park, a lovely green space in Niigata. Take in the museums and hot springs in the area.
Things to do
Private Tsubame Sanjo Fruit Knife Making Tour with Licensed Guide
Niigata Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Niigata Private Customizable Half Day Tour
Niigata Private Customizable Full Day Tour
Port Pick-Up: Niigata Private Tour Licensed Guide& Vehicle
Top hotels in Minami Ward
Niigatashi Aguri Park
Hotel Global View Niigata
APA Hotel & Resort Niigata Ekimae Odori
Courteous staff
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hotel Sunroute Niigata
Excellent staff but terrible smelling rooms. The whole place reeks of cigarette smoke.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hotel Nikko Niigata
A beautiful new building and kind staff.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Art Hotel Niigata Station
Well located.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Minami Ward
Akiha Ward
If you're spending some time in Akiha Ward, Akiha Park and Niitsu Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Nishi Ward
While visiting Nishi Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Niigata Furusato Village and Herb Land Season.
Konan Ward
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Konan Ward and surrounding area, you can visit Hard Off Eco Stadium Niigata and Denka Big Swan Stadium.
Chuo Ward
If you're spending some time in Chuo Ward, Toyanogata Park and Denka Big Swan Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Nuttari
Nuttari might not have many top sights, but Pier Bandai and Niigata City History Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Higashi Ward
While Higashi Ward may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Niigata City Art Museum and Nigata Branch of Northern Culture Museum.
