Minami Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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 Park
Explore the great outdoors at Hakusan Park, a lovely green space in Niigata. Take in the museums and hot springs in the area.
Activities
Niigata: Japanese Seafood Culture & Local Market Walk
Tsubame Sanjo 6hr Private Factory Tour with Guide & Vehicle
Our pick of the best Minami Ward Hotel Deals
Hotel Global View Niigata
APA Hotel & Resort Niigata Ekimae Odori
Courteous staff
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hotel Nikko Niigata
A beautiful new building and kind staff.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Niigata Daiichi Hotel
Friendly staff, great location. A lot of food around the area and very close to the main train station. Walking distance to a nice Sake brewery.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hotel Okura Niigata
駐車場の使い勝手が良い（野外駐車場）受付の手間が省けます。 新潟駅には、バスで十分対応出来るので、飲食等は不便は無いです。 今回は、古町を飲食利用要しましたが、穴場スポットと遭遇し大満足でした。 ホテルスタッフさんの対応も親切で大変ありがったです。
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Art Hotel Niigata Station
Breakfast was good. Bed and pillows were very comfortable
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Minami Ward
Akiha Ward
If you're spending some time in Akiha Ward, Niitsu Art Museum and Niigata Prefectural Botanical Garden 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 Niigata City History Museum and Befco Bakauke Observatory Room 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 History Museum and Niigata City Art Museum.
