6-1 Bandaijima, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
Located on the 31st floor of Toki Messe, the Befco Baka-uke Observatory offers panoramic views of Niigata City, the Sea of Japan, and the surrounding mountains. At approximately 125 meters high, it's one of the tallest spots on the Japan Sea side. Enjoy 360-degree vistas including the Bandai Bridge, Shinano River, and even Sado Island on clear days. An information center provides tourist resources, and a restaurant lounge offers dining and souvenir shopping. It's easily accessible by bus or a short walk from JR Niigata Station. Open daily (with some exceptions), it's a great place to start your Niigata adventure.
Parking [Parking Fees] ● First 60 minutes free, then 100 yen for every 30 minutes thereafter. ● Maximum daily fee: 1,500 yen *24 hours from entry is considered "1 day." ● Maximum daily fee for Sado Kisen ferry users: 800 yen ● Sado Kisen ferry users should receive an "applicable card" at the boarding window. Large vehicles are 2,000 yen per day (reservation required) [Parking Inquiries] Parking Management Office / TEL.025-255-1039 Child-friendly facilities: Other diaper changing stations available. Child-friendly facilities: Other nursing rooms available. Barrier-free facilities: Other wheelchair accessible, accessible restrooms available.