Higashi Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Higashi Ward
Popular places to visit
Toki Messe
Learn about the events happening in Toki Messe during your trip to Niigata. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's hot springs.
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.
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.
Niigata University Igarashi Campus
Walk around the campus at Niigata University Igarashi Campus during your stay in Niigata.
Niigata City Performing Arts Center
Enjoy a show at Niigata City Performing Arts Center, a popular theatre in Niigata. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's museums.
Activities
Niigata Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Tsubame Sanjo 6hr Private Factory Tour with Guide & Vehicle
Our pick of the best Higashi Ward Hotel Deals
Hotel Okura Niigata
We had a perfect room with view of the famous bridge Bandai Bridge
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Bandai Silver Hotel
Great hotel, hotel staf very nice, clean room
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025
Hotel Global View Niigata
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Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Niigata Daiichi Hotel
Semi-double is spacious, enough for my yoga mat and I could stretch my arms out. Water pressure good, hot (4th floor); walls a bit thin (woken up by next door’s snoring). Breakfast was overwhelming. Eat up for your 2,009¥ breakfast and you won’t need any more food for the day! Bath was nice, but ...
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Niigata Ekimae Odori
Comfortable beds snd bedding with a plush comforter and our room had an ofuro japanese tub for soaking! It was a big hotel but easy to check in/out; I especially liked the express checkout. Close to train station and an easy walk to the river.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Hotel Nikko Niigata
Excellent accomodation, clean, tidy, good amenities and quite comfortable. Bathroom just a bit snug but otherwise very good. Excellent range to choose from for breakfast and had a choice of almost real coffee (automatice machine not barista) but best breakfast coffee yet in Japan.
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Higashi Ward
Nuttari
Nuttari might not have many top sights, but Befco Bakauke Observatory Room and Niigata City History Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Chuo Ward
If you're spending some time in Chuo Ward, Toyanogata Park and Denka Big Swan Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Kita Ward
While visiting Kita Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Niigata Racecourse and Fukushimagata Lagoon Water Park.
Nishi Ward
While visiting Nishi Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Niigata Furusato Village and Herb Land Season.
Akiha Ward
If you're spending some time in Akiha Ward, Niigata Niitsu Railway Museum and Niitsu Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.
