Niigata Furusato Village

Niigata Furusato Village is a large roadside station in Nishi Ward, Niigata City, and the largest in Niigata Prefecture. It consists of the “Bazaar Hall,” which sells over 10,000 Niigata souvenirs including foods, specialties, and traditional crafts; the “Appeal Hall,” where you can learn about Niigata’s history and culture and get the latest tourist information; and “Flower Fields,” where you can see seasonal blooms. On weekends, events and hands-on workshops are held in the Appeal Hall, making it enjoyable for both children and adults. The “Tulip Garden” in the flower fields displays 50,000 tulips of 33 varieties each spring with changing themes. Access: about 5 minutes by car from Kurosaki I.C. By bus: take the BRT Bandai-bashi Aoyama Line from Niigata Station, transfer at Aoyama, then take the Ono/Shirone or Ajikata lines; travel time is about 40 to 80 minutes. You can also take a water bus from Toki Messe to Niigata Furusato Village in about 50 minutes.