Niigata City History Museum Minato Pia

The Niigata City History Museum Minato Pia is characterized by a beautiful group of buildings standing by the Shinano River. The nostalgic atmosphere of the buildings, such as the former Niigata Customs Office, which celebrated its 150th anniversary, and the former Fourth Bank Sumiyoshi Furumachi Branch, a bank building from the early Showa period, gives a sense of the times. You can learn about the history of the people of Niigata City, nurtured by the sea and river, from the port town and rural areas. At night, the buildings are lit up, making it a romantic place to take a stroll.

The Niigata City History Museum Minato Pia is located in a beautiful landscape along the Shinano River, where the former Niigata Customs Office, which has a history of over 150 years, and the retro former Fourth Bank Sumiyoshi Furumachi Branch stand. Hiwadayama, where you can feel the culture dating back to the Edo period, is also nearby, and you can explore and touch upon the history and folklore of Niigata while taking a stroll. It is lit up at night, so you can enjoy it day and night.

At the Niigata City History Museum Minato Pia, an exhibition is currently being held to explore the charms of painter Unpei Nagai, hailing from Numazurawa. The nostalgic atmosphere of the beautiful architecture overlooking the Shinano River and the nationally designated important cultural property, the "Former Niigata Customs Office Building," can be felt. In addition, don't miss the exhibits that showcase the efforts of the local people, such as the development of rice paddies and the development of rice varieties. At night, the building is lit up, creating a romantic atmosphere.