Higashi Ward
Niigata
Visit Higashi 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.
Things to do

Niigata Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Niigata: Japanese Seafood Culture & Local Market Walk
Top hotels in Higashi Ward

APA Hotel & Resort Niigata Ekimae Odori
"Great location: walking distance from JR Niigata Station as well as bus terminal Wonderful natural hot spring spa: open until midnight"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Hotel Global View Niigata
"Location was amazing - straight outside Niigata Station. Excellent for price, exactly what you would expect from a budget Japanese hotel. Stayed 4 nights and would stay again."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Court Hotel Niigata
"It was quite spacious and clean. Staff was fantastic. My favourite hidden gem of a hotel in Niigata. Always loved staying there. Keep up the good work."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026

Hotel Nikko Niigata
"Clean n spacious room. Staff is friendly."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Hotel Sunroute Niigata
"Excellent staff but terrible smelling rooms. The whole place reeks of cigarette smoke."
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Hotel Okura Niigata
"Great breakfast. Clean Room and Friendly Staff."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Higashi Ward

Nuttari
Nuttari might not have many top sights, but Pier Bandai and Befco Bakauke Observatory Room 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, Niitsu Art Museum and Niigata Prefectural Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.
