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Bandai Bridge

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Japan's greatest river, the Shinano River, is spanned by the symbol of a town.

It is a symbol of the city with a beautiful series of sturdy stone arches. It exudes a refined atmosphere and is adorned with granite and Mikage stone, making it beautiful. Crossing it on foot gives a majestic feeling and allows you to feel the atmosphere of Niigata. The sidewalks are also wide, making it perfect for a stroll.

Features & How to Enjoy

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The Charm of Niigata City's Symbol, Bandai Bridge

Bandai Bridge is a bridge spanning the Shinano River and is a symbolic presence of Niigata City. The bridge is approximately 250 meters long and allows for pedestrian and bicycle traffic. The bridge's design is adorned with beautiful continuous art, making it a charming bridge decorated with granite and marble. From the bridge, you can enjoy views of the Shinano River and the surrounding scenery. In addition, there are commercial facilities such as Bandai Terrace and Bandai Market around Bandai Bridge, with many restaurants and souvenir shops.

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Mandai Bridge Tulip Festival: Where Tulips Bloom in Spring

The Mandai Bridge Tulip Festival is a spring event hosted by the city of Niigata, held from mid to late April. The area around the bridge is adorned with tulips grown by citizens, announcing the arrival of spring. During the festival, the sidewalks on both sides of the Mandai Bridge in Chuo Ward are decorated with colorful tulips, and about 200,000 tulips bloom in full glory. With many gourmet shops around the Mandai Bridge, it's also an attractive spot for tourists.

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Celebrate the Birth of the Banjō Bridge in Summer! Events such as the Sado Ondeko Dance are also held.

The Banjō Bridge Birth Festival is an event held every August to liven up the city development of this area, centered around the Banjō Bridge. There are workshops by the Sado Ondeko dance team and a Bon dance-style venue, making it a festival that locals look forward to every year. Since it's rare to see the Sado Ondeko dance outside of Sado City, those who visit Niigata during this time should definitely come and see it.

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Enjoy Delicious Food in the Surrounding Area of Bandai Bridge

In the surrounding area of Bandai Bridge, there are many restaurants where you can enjoy delicious food from Niigata, such as sushi and ramen. There are also many dining options in commercial facilities such as Bandai Market and Bandai Terrace. You can try fresh seafood caught in the Sea of Japan or delicious onigiri made with Niigata's famous Koshihikari rice. When visiting Niigata, why not try enjoying some delicious food in the surrounding area of Bandai Bridge?

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Numerous Tourist Spots Around Bandai Bridge! Recommended as a Base for Sightseeing in Niigata

There are many major tourist spots in Niigata City around Bandai Bridge. For example, there are Niigata City Hall, Niigata Prefectural Office, the Bandaijima Art Museum, and the Niigata City Performing Arts and Culture Center. In addition, there are also aquariums and parks around Niigata Station. Located in the center of Niigata City, the area around Bandai Bridge is easily accessible and is recommended as a base for sightseeing in Niigata.

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Summer Illumination!

The green space between Bandai Bridge and the Toki Messe is called "Bandai Terrace," and every summer, this area is illuminated. You can enjoy a gorgeous display of light over 100 meters long with about 500 LED light tubes. You can see the illumination for a long time during the summer, so why not take a walk around the night Bandai Bridge and the surrounding area when you visit Niigata City?

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Enjoy the Niigata Festival Fireworks Show!

Every year in early November, the "Niigata Festival" is held for three days. The event is packed with activities, including the "Sumiyoshi procession," where a large portable shrine carrying Japan's largest "minyo-nagashi" (folk song procession) is paraded, the "Mikoshi procession on water," and the final day's "fireworks display." The three-day festival really livens up Niigata City. On the last day, the climax of the fireworks display takes place between the Showa Bridge upstream of the Shinano River and the Bandai Bridge. Please come and visit Niigata City during the most exciting time of the year.

History

Symbol of Niigata's Development!

The history of Bandai Bridge perfectly overlaps with the history of Niigata's development. During the Edo period, there was no bridge downstream of the Shinano River, Japan's largest river. The first Bandai Bridge was completed in 1886, when Niigata became a prosperous city in Japan with the opening of Niigata Port. In 1922, the width of the Shinano River was reduced to one-third during construction, and the Bandai Bridge was also rebuilt into its current form. The activities of the Niigata citizens who have lived alongside the great river are also engraved on this Bandai Bridge.

Parking

Coin parking available nearby

If you're coming to Niigata City for sightseeing, you might want to walk across the Bandai Bridge. In that case, you'll need to park your car in a nearby parking lot. Since the Bandai Bridge is located in the center of Niigata City, there are many coin parking lots available. Especially in the direction of Furumachi, there are parking lots available, and it's recommended to park on the Furumachi side as you can also go to the shopping district there.

Sightseeing

Concentrated Tourist Spots in Bandai

Near the Bandai Bridge, there are many tourist spots concentrated in Bandai. From the Bakauke Observatory, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Sea of Japan and Sado Island. Afterwards, why not head to Pier Bandai and enjoy dishes made with fresh seafood and rice from Niigata? If you cross the bridge and go in the opposite direction of the station, you can also visit the old-fashioned shopping district, "Niigata Furumachi". While enjoying the view from the Bandai Bridge, be sure to visit the tourist spots in Niigata City.

Basic Information

	Address	2-4 Bandai, Chuo-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata 950-0088
	Business Hours	24 hours
	Web Site	https://www.hrr.mlit.go.jp/niikoku/bandaibridge/index.html

Average Review

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5 Reviews

新潟駅前から続く幹線道路が信濃川を渡るところに架かる橋です。演歌「新潟ブルース」の歌詞の最初の方に登場する萬代橋は、鉄筋コンクリート造の6連アーチ橋で、新潟市を代表する土木構造物です。最初の萬代橋は、明治19年に架けられた木橋でした。この木橋を構築する様子は、「新潟市歴史博物館みなとぴあ」でアニメで分かりやすく解説されています。初代萬代橋は、明治41年に大火で焼失し、残った橋脚を利用して2代目の橋が架けられました。都市の近代化に対応して、昭和4年に鉄筋コンクリート造の橋梁に架け替えられた現在の三代目萬代橋は、国の重要文化財に指定されています。国道にかかる橋梁で重要文化財に指定されたのは東京の日本橋に次いで2番目となります。萬代橋は、1964年に起きて新潟市内に大きな被害をもたらした新潟地震にも持ちこたえました。

新潟市のシンボルと言える橋🌉。新潟市と言えば、まずここを思い浮かべるでしょう。周囲の景観にあったデザインに加え、当初は橋の中央部を路面電車を通す計画があり、かなりの橋の幅をとった為、現在の交通事情に十分に対応できた先進性、新潟地震にあった時は橋全体が沈下しただけで、崩れも傾きもしなかった耐久性、そして周りの風景と完全にマッチするデザイン性、まさしく非の打ち所が無いとは、この事です。お陰で国の重要文化財に指定を受けましたが、今でも現役。何時迄もあり続けてもらいたいですね。

雨の萬代橋　〜新潟市初来訪〜この初代萬代橋は明治19年に架けられた、橋幅780メートル超の木橋です。信濃川の川幅が今の３倍あり、当時日本最長の橋だったそうです。民間により架けられ、有料だったということで、なかなか興味深いです！（2013年10月17日訪問）

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