Title: Akiha Ward Travel Guide: Best of Akiha Ward, Niigata Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Akiha Ward](https://expedia.co.uk/Akiha-Ward-Hotels.d553248635976387174.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Niigata](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Niigata.d1818.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Niigata](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Niigata.d1818.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Akiha Ward Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Akiha-Ward.d553248635976387174.Car-Hire-Guide)[Akiha Ward Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Akiha-Ward.d553248635976387174.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Akiha Ward Travel Guide ## Niigata ![Akiha Ward](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976387174/547ce727-8a89-4a62-868c-1cc4f4eef2e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976387174/547ce727-8a89-4a62-868c-1cc4f4eef2e3.jpg) by [Rebirth10](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Rebirth10) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ![Akiha Ward](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976387174/5489cebb-1b52-488a-a53b-580c773b649d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976387174/5489cebb-1b52-488a-a53b-580c773b649d.jpg) by [Rebirth10](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Rebirth10) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ## Visit Akiha Ward Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Niigata travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Niigata.dx1818) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Niigata_NiigataBigSwanStadium_6103902-1327](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103902/de5f085a-01c5-4a59-92f5-5a73e17f3660.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Denka-Big-Swan-Stadium-Chuo-Ward.d6103902.Attraction) ![Bandai bridge and Cherry blossoms in Niigata, Japan; Shutterstock ID 254773054; purchase_order: SF 06557000; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532775757/c101e801-0301-4799-8bee-7c3c607c9616.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bandai-Bridge-Chuo-Ward.d553248621532775757.Attraction) ![Niigata_HardOffEcoStadiumNiigata_553248621532775749-1358](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532775749/44b2ef91-467b-4d70-8578-638df14368e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hard-Off-Eco-Stadium-Niigata-Chuo-Ward.d553248621532775749.Attraction) ![Niigata_HakusanShrine_553248621532775741-1261](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532775741/546c04cb-7f14-41e2-9230-f3ef4616302c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakusan-Shrine-Chuo-Ward.d553248621532775741.Attraction) ![Niigata_NiigataFurusatoVillage_553248621532775735-1406](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532775735/27ad515a-e03c-45d1-b364-3ee8a1d209df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Niigata-Furusato-Village-Nishi-Ward.d553248621532775735.Attraction) ![Niigata_NiigataCityHistoryMuseum_553248621532775762-1071](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532775762/2c95d4fa-b892-47ce-8dfd-bf87b1179f78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Niigata City History Museum You can study the exhibits at Niigata City History Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Niigata. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's hot springs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Niigata-City-History-Museum-Chuo-Ward.d553248621532775762.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Niigata Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3019915/f4e21961-92ac-4c86-89cd-4963d45fe810.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Niigata Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide £221 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/niigata-full-day-private-tour-with-government-licensed-guide.a3019915.activity-details) ![Niigata: Japanese Seafood Culture & Local Market Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51484470/a8372bfd-1033-44d9-9e42-6c527ec27262.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Niigata: Japanese Seafood Culture & Local Market Walk £160 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/niigata-japanese-seafood-culture-local-market-walk.a51484470.activity-details) ![Niigata Custom Half Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1099830/4028ecc0-c985-44a8-bbe6-c6278f6b54c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Niigata Private Customizable Half Day Tour £277 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/niigata-private-customizable-half-day-tour.a1099830.activity-details) [See all activities in Niigata](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Niigata.d1818.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Akiha Ward ![Hotel Global View Niigata](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14840000/14835600/14835553/f51a095c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Global View Niigata 1-2-4 Benten Chuoku, Niigata Niigata Niigata £40 5 Apr - 6 Apr Stay at this hotel in Niigata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=14835553&PinnedHotelID=14835553&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976387174) ![APA Hotel & Resort Niigata Ekimae Odori](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70790000/70789800/70789759/25a96c2b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### APA Hotel & Resort Niigata Ekimae Odori 5-1-1 Bandai Niigata Niigata £43 3 Apr - 4 Apr Stay at this hotel in Niigata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,194 reviews) Courteous staff Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=04%2F04%2F2026&selected=70789759&PinnedHotelID=70789759&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976387174) ![Hotel Nikko Niigata](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/902500/902453/8e81d9de_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Nikko Niigata 5-1 Bandaijima Chuo-ku Niigata Niigata-ken £48 23 Apr - 24 Apr Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Niigata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9/10 Wonderful! (971 reviews) A beautiful new building and kind staff. Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F04%2F2026&endDate=24%2F04%2F2026&selected=902453&PinnedHotelID=902453&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976387174) ![Art Hotel Niigata Station](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1720000/1717300/1717274/a087d97b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Art Hotel Niigata Station 1-1 Sasaguchi, Chuo-ku Niigata Niigata-ken £29 19 Apr - 20 Apr Stay at this hotel in Niigata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Aizu Yaichi Memorial Museum and Bandai Pavilion ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Maybe was winter centralise heating and the room without aircon. Personally I don’t like it. I hope this can be indicated on the website! Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=1717274&PinnedHotelID=1717274&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976387174) ![Hotel Okura Niigata](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11560000/11558800/11558756/858120e9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Okura Niigata 53, Kawabata-cho 6-chome Niigata Niigata £41 13 Apr - 14 Apr Stay at this hotel in Niigata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=11558756&PinnedHotelID=11558756&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976387174) ![Court Hotel Niigata](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15980000/15975800/15975724/f757039f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Court Hotel Niigata Chuo-ku Benten 2-3-35 Niigata Fully refundable £23 8 Apr - 9 Apr Stay at this hotel in Niigata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Aizu Yaichi Memorial Museum and Bandai Pavilion ... 7.8/10 Good! (171 reviews) Central location, all amenities worked, very cheap price and just a small surcharge for breakfast. Very helpful front-desk young lady and a range of extras like iced drinks in the reception area, including ice cubes. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Niigata-Minami-Ward.dx553248635991222112) ![Niigata_NorthernCultureMuseum_6103904-1426](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103904/3a2c3fc6-f69e-4f7a-a731-428df448508e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Niigata-Konan-Ward.dx553248635976395174) ![Chuo Ward](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1818/ab75ad8c-49e3-42be-a5d4-13f8bf6c6071.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Chuo Ward If you're spending some time in Chuo Ward, Toyanogata Park and Denka Big Swan Stadium are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Niigata-Chuo-Ward.dx553248635991220116) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Niigata-Nuttari.dx553248635975857377) ![Niigata_NiigataFurusatoVillage_553248621532775735-1406](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532775735/27ad515a-e03c-45d1-b364-3ee8a1d209df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Nishi Ward While visiting Nishi Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Niigata Furusato Village and Herb Land Season. 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