Niigata Station is a hub station of Niigata City in Niigata Prefecture. The Joetsu Shinkansen, the Shin'etsu Main Line, the Hakushin Line and The Echigo Line are available. In addition to Niigata citizens, most tourists visiting Niigata Prefecture use this Station.
If you are planning to go sightseeing in Niigata City, it is ideal to use a rental car in order to travel to various tourist attractions. There is a car rental service office on the 3rd floor of the CoCoLo South Building located to the east from the south exit of the station.
A drive on the Bandai Bridge over the Shinano River is recommended if you are visiting Niigata City. Bandai Bridge is known as the symbol of Niigata. Bandai Bridge is located along National Route 7 and is about 4 minutes from the intersection. Drive south from Niigata Station along prefectural road 33 → the intersection of Higashi-Odori (road) and National Route 7 → enter National route 7. You will find the Niigata Marinepia Nihonkai (City Aquarium) and the Nishi-Kaigan Park if you keep driving toward the beach after crossing this bridge.