Pier Bandai is basically a one-stop spot for all of Niigata’s local eats.
You can enjoy fresh, seasonal seafood and also pick up fruits and veggies delivered straight from the farms. The Echigohime strawberries I got here were way better quality (and priced better) than at the supermarket.
It’s also nice to stroll along the harbor and look out toward Toki Messe. The whole place feels super laid-back, and they’ve got everything from local food to souvenirs.
Highly recommend stopping by.
金己田's Reviews Page 4/4
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Stepping into Yahiko Shrine felt like entering sacred ground.
As soon as I started down the approach, crisp, chilly air greeted me. Towering trees line the path, and it’s quiet yet solemn.
The moment I passed through the Zuishinmon gate, the worship hall lined up with the outline of Mt. Yahiko behind it, and the whole atmosphere felt especially holy. -
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On the last day of my trip, I visited Niigata’s guardian shrine, Hakusan Shrine. As soon as I stepped inside, I was drawn to the colorful flower water basin.
After praying at the main hall, I was blown away by all the unique omamori charms and goshuin—so many to look at.
Hakusan Shrine is known for blessings like business success, good relationships, and safe childbirth. I walked past the matchmaking wall covered in ema plaques and made my way to a sacred stone called the “Hakusan Kukuri Stone.”
They say if you touch it, you can receive Hakusan’s energy. The moment I did, a gust of wind suddenly blew through, and the pinwheels on both sides started spinning. It felt like I connected with nature for a second—and it was such a magical way to end the trip. -
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Stepping right into Kiki’s Delivery Service.
I finally made it to Shodoshima, and my first stop was Olive Park. I looked out over the Seto Inland Sea by the Greek windmill, mailed a happy postcard from the olive-green mailbox, then followed the olive trees to check out the movie spots.
The whole place has this charming, foreign vibe that kind of pulls you into a magical world without you even realizing it. -
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At dusk, that’s when the angel finally shows up.
The first time I came, it was still too early and Angel Road hadn’t fully appeared. As the sun slowly dipped and the afterglow lit up the water, the angel’s moment finally arrived. -
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You really get to feel how incredible nature is. Even though it was only a mid tide the day we went, riding the small sightseeing boat and cruising near the whirlpools still let us fully experience how powerful they are.
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This place isn’t just a stage for the Red and White show—it’s also a doorway into world art.
They use sand from the Naruto Strait to make ceramic panels, then reproduce thousands of famous masterpieces on them. One visit and you can take in so many iconic works from around the world.
You can photograph everything, and the immersive displays make art feel a lot more approachable. -
