Norman Gale
博物館展示的館藏不多，外面的風景比較美，夜間燈光打亮還蠻有氣氛。
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Niigata City History Museum - Minatopia
In a quaint port town, immerse yourself in Niigata’s history.
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At the end of the Samurai era, five ports - Yokohama, Kobe, Nagasaki, Hakodate, and Niigata - were chosen to open to other countries. The former Niigata Customs Office is the only building standing as it was opened. It is designated as a national important cultural property where the museum is located. Nearby, the stone stairs used for unloading the cargo, the storehouse / stone storage for the cargo for which temporarily the custom collection was suspended. Enjoy the nostalgic port townscape.
In the museum, the permanent exhibition shows valuable information with dioramas and photos, and the museum theater shares history and heroes visually on the over 6m-wide screen. It is amusing to learn Niigata’s history here. There is a hands-on plaza to learn olden days’ tips on daily life, the information library curating historical documents and other intriguing areas to keep your attention.
From April through October, volunteers give a free guided tour on the premises (reservation required), which helps you enjoy the historical buildings there even more.
Highlights
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Of the five ports opened at the end of the Samurai era, this is the only preserved building you can see.
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The stone storage, unloading place, and other parts of the port townscape is recreated.
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The permanent exhibition and museum theater shares Niigata’s history.
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The hands-on plaza shows old tips on daily life.
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From April through October, volunteers give a free guided tour. A permanent guided tour is available year round (reservation required)
Photos
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![The former Niigata Customs Office imitated western style, built with Japanese techniques]()
The former Niigata Customs Office imitated western style, built with Japanese techniques
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![The former Daiyon Bank Sumiyoshi-cho Branch built in 1927 was transferred and restored here]()
The former Daiyon Bank Sumiyoshi-cho Branch built in 1927 was transferred and restored here
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![A harvesting scene depicted in a diorama]()
A harvesting scene depicted in a diorama
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![You can watch a movie “Ama no Teburi” which describes life in olden times]()
You can watch a movie “Ama no Teburi” which describes life in olden times
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![Lots of learning gears for kids to have fun with at the hands-on plaza]()
Lots of learning gears for kids to have fun with at the hands-on plaza
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![Hands-on experiences are planned regularly]()
Hands-on experiences are planned regularly
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have foreign language support? (If it is available, what language is available?)
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The exhibition is japanese only. The guide who speaks English is not always present. Please ask us.
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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
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It is possible on the same day.
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Is free WiFi available in the facility?
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The main hall has Niigata City’s free Wi-Fi available.
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Are coin lockers available?
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They are on the right side of the main hall’s front entrance (100 yen is returned when you remove your baggage from the locker)
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 新潟市歴史博物館 みなとぴあ
- Postal Code
- 951-8013
- Address
- 2-10 Yanagishimacho, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata
- Telephone
- 025-225-6111
- Closed
- Mondays (If Monday falls on a public holiday,Tuesday), the day after public holidays, Year end and New Year holidays
- Business Hours
- 9:30am-6:00pm（Closed at 5:00pm from October to March）
- Admission
- Permanent exhibition: Adult 300 yen, College/High school student 200 yen, Middle / Elementary schooler 100 yen (Middle / Elementary schooler, Free on Sat, Sun, and holidays)
- Directions
- Near the Niigata Kotsu, Niigata Loop Bus’ “Rekishi Hakubutsukan-mae” stop
- Credit Cards
- Accepted *Not available for merchandise purchase
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)