At the Befco Bakauke Observatory Room, you get a stunning 360-degree panoramic view. Besides the cityscape of Niigata, you can also see the Sea of Japan, Sado Island, and the Gozu mountain range in the distance. All the sights are right in front of you.
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Befco Bakauke Observatory Room
The observatory is the tallest in the Nihon-Kai (Sea of Japan) area.
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The Befco Bakauke Observatory Room is located on the 31st floor of Toki Messe, which also houses the Convention Center and Hotel Nikko Niigata. Located approximately 125 meters above the ground, it is the tallest observatory on the Nihon-Kai coast, and is a popular spot for visitors to enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of not only the Niigata city center below, but also the Sea of Japan, Sado Island, and the Gozu mountain range on clear days.
The best time to visit is at dusk, when the sunset over the Sea of Japan is fantastic and beautiful. The night view, which has been selected as a "Japan Night View Heritage" is also magnificent. You can enjoy the beautiful night view with your loved ones.
The building also houses the "Sky Lounge PANORAMA”. Visitors can enjoy meals and café time with the magnificent scenery spreading out before them, and there is also a store. The shop also has a selection of Niigata's local specialties, making it a perfect place to pick up souvenirs. There is also an information center where visitors can stop by and obtain tourist information before sightseeing in Niigata. It is also an attractive facility that can be used in a variety of ways.
Highlights
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The observation room is the tallest on the Nihon-Kai (Sea of Japan) side of the island at approximately 125 meters above ground level.
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It offers a 360-degree view of not only the city of Niigata, but also Sado Island and the Gozu Mountain Range.
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At night, visitors can view the nightscape, which has been selected as one of Japan's Night View Heritage Sites.
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The Sky Lounge PANORAMA is the perfect place to enjoy a meal or shop for souvenirs.
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The Information Center is also available to provide tourist information.
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The Shinano River and other rivers flowing through the city can be seen on the south side.
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On a clear day, you can see as far as Sado Island on the west side.
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East side with a panoramic view of the Gozu mountain range
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North side overlooking the sea gateway to Niigata
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Sky Lounge PANORAMA, where you can dine while enjoying the view in front of you
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Can you provide services in foreign languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
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Not available
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Is free WiFi available in the facility?
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Yes, it is.
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Are coin lockers available?
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Not available. However, there is a convention center adjacent to the hotel, which has coin lockers.
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Is there a vending machine?
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No, there are no vending machines; they are located on the 2nd floor next to the convenience store. *No drinks are allowed in the observation room.
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Is there a smoking room?
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No, there is not. There is one on the 2nd floor.
Reviews
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Besides the observatory, there's also a fish market nearby where you can grab a meal. Super convenient and the food is fresh and tasty! 😋
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I love coming here to watch the sunset. You get to see both the sunset and the night view of the city.
Details
- Name in Japanese
- Befcoばかうけ展望室
- Postal Code
- 950-0078
- Address
- Toki Messe 31F, 5-1 Bandaijima, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata
- Telephone
- 025-240-1511
- Closed
- Irregular holidays
- Business Hours
- 8:00am - 10:00pm (Admission allowed until 9:30pm)
- Admission
- Free
- Directions
- 20 minutes walk from Bandai Exit of JR Niigata Station
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)