Introduction
Surrounded by the magnificent Shinano River, Toriyanogata, and the Sea of Japan, Chuo Ward in Niigata City has a cityscape that makes you feel the blessings of abundant water and ancient history, and also plays a role as the center of Niigata Prefecture. It is also an area where various urban functions are concentrated. Introducing Chuo Ward, Niigata City, where old and new charms coexist. Chuo Ward, Niigata City, is one of the eight wards created by the transition of Niigata City to an ordinance-designated city in 2007. About 180,000 people live in an area of 37.75 km². In addition to the Niigata City Hall and the Niigata Prefectural Office and other government offices, an urban area is formed around JR Niigata Station, with many buildings and commercial facilities lined up, and various cities as the center of Niigata City and Niigata Prefecture. It is a ward that has a function. The magnificent Shinano River flows in the center, the Sea of Japan in the north, and Toriyanogata in the south. In addition to the national highways 7, 8 and 116 running through the ward, the road transportation network is well-developed, with a junction connecting the Hokuriku Expressway, Ban-etsu Expressway, and Nihonkai Tohoku Expressway nearby. In addition, in the railway network, there are three stations in the ward, including Niigata Station, which has three conventional lines including the Joetsu Shinkansen. Chuo-ku, Niigata City is also an area where many historical buildings and traditional traditional culture are preserved while various urban functions are being developed. Among them, "Bandai Bridge", which is designated as a national important cultural property, is a symbol of the charm of Chuo Ward. Six beautiful arches show a majestic presence in the cityscape, and at night they are lit up to make them look even more fantastic, and various events related to Bandai Bridge are also held. The downtown area, which points to the vicinity of the mouth of the Shinano River on Niigata Island, has the oldest history in Niigata City, and there are many streetscapes that remind us of the time when it was the port of call for Kitamaebune ships. "Niigata City History Museum Minato Pia" is a facility where you can experience the history and culture of Niigata as a port town, and one of the attractions is the appearance that it was built with the motif of Niigata City Hall in the Meiji era. Along with the relocated and restored Former Daishi Bank Sumiyoshicho Branch, you can enjoy the tasteful architecture of the time. In the downtown area, there are still many active Machiya-style buildings, and you can enjoy the historic cityscape while enjoying a walk around the city with your guide. https://o-uccino.com/front/articles/48994 Discover the charm of Niigata with a guide In Chuo-ku, Niigata City, we created a website called "Endeko" which means "Let's walk" with the hope that you can enjoy walking around the charming Minato town. In addition, we are conducting a tour to walk around the attractive spots of Chuo Ward under the guidance of the guide "Niigata City Guide" who knows all about the town of Niigata. The aim is to raise interest in the history and culture of Niigata by walking around the many attractions in the city. Chuo Ward is divided into 4 areas according to its characteristics, and there are various plans such as a course that goes around each area, or a course that suits each theme, such as a tour of a wealthy merchant's mansion or a tour of Machiya. It is a fascinating tour that you can enjoy while visiting. Overlooking the city of Niigata "Befco Bakauke Observatory" About 20 minutes walk from Niigata Station, there is a complex facility "Toki Messe Niigata Convention Center" near the mouth of the Shinano River. "Toki Messe Niigata Convention Center" is a prefectural complex that integrates an exhibition hall, a conference hall, and a hotel. The observation room on the 31st floor is the "Befco Bakauke Observation Room". Kuriyama rice cracker, a rice cracker manufacturer, has obtained the decree, and it is named after the representative rice cracker "Bakauke". The glass-covered observation room is about 125m high. You can enjoy the spectacular view from the height that is said to be the best on the Sea of Japan side for free. The range extends not only to Niigata city but also to Sado Island on a clear day, and you can enjoy a 360-degree view. It is known as a great sunset spot where you can enjoy the beautiful sunset over the Sea of Japan in the evening, and it is also popular because you can see the beautiful night view of Niigata city at night. Niigata Traditional Crafts Niigata Laquer Ware Niigata lacquer ware is lacquer ware produced in Niigata prefecture and is one of the precious traditional crafts of Niigata. Niigata has a history of prospering as a port of call for Kitamaebune ships during the Edo period, and many supplies and culture were brought in at that time. Lacquer ware is one of them, and it is thought that the lacquer ware technique passed down from various other production areas has developed. Niigata lacquer ware is characterized by a unique painting technique not found in other production areas, and in particular, "bamboo lacquer ware" that reproduces the texture of bamboo as if it were real is said to be the greatest attraction of Niigata lacquer ware. I am. In Furumachi, Chuo-ku, a monopoly area for paints called "Wandana" was established in the Edo period, and a protection policy was taken. In order to protect the traditional crafts of the region, events and exhibitions are actively held to widely promote the charm of Niigata lacquer ware. Reconfirming the charm of Niigata from the river surface Water bus In Chuo Ward, there is a water bus that allows you to go sightseeing while going around the magnificent Shinano River that flows slowly, and its appearance creates a landscape suitable for "Niigata, a city of water". You will be able to learn more about the charm of Niigata through experiences such as looking at each famous place in Niigata from the surface of the river and passing through the beautiful Bandai Bridge, which is also an important cultural property. There are 6 boarding areas in Chuo Ward, and in addition to the "Shinanogawa Water Shuttle" that can be used for parties and weddings on board, the "Yakatabune" where you can relax and enjoy the Japanese cuisine of Hotel Okura Niigata. There is a "Bandai Maru", and each operates while producing different charms. What Chuo Ward, Niigata City is the economic center of Niigata. With the Bandai Bridge over the Shinano River as the boundary, it is roughly divided into the "Bandai" area on the Niigata Station side and the "Furumachi" area on the Sea of Japan side. In the Bandai area, in addition to the office district, there is a large shopping mall "LoveLa Bandai" and a convention center "Toki Messe" where various events are held, and it is especially lively in the ward. In addition, Furumachi is a downtown area that has been famous as the "three major flower districts" along with Gion in Kyoto and Shinbashi in Tokyo since the Edo period. At that time, many moats were stretched around, and willows were planted around the edges, so it is also called the "willow capital." There are coffee shops, restaurants and restaurants that have been around for a long time, and the calm townscape where you can enjoy Japanese tradition and culture spreads out. The center of Niigata prefecture In Chuo Ward, office buildings of companies inside and outside the prefecture are lined up, and there are all TV stations and radio stations in the prefecture, institutions such as the Niigata Prefectural Government Building, and public offices, and the economic functions of Niigata are concentrated. Under the slogan of "a waterside town where the city center is crowded, people gather and interact", "Waterfront Blue" is set as the image color, and it is bustling with citizens of the prefecture and tourists every day. "Fermentation town" that has been around for a long time Located at the eastern end of Chuo Ward, the Nuttari area, which prospered as a port town, is famous as a "fermentation town" where many breweries gather because of the convenience of being ideal for carrying supplies by Kitamaebune. .. Fermented foods and sake are manufactured using many years of know-how in the townscape that retains the atmosphere of the Showa era. Toki Messe Toki Messe, which boasts the highest height in Niigata Prefecture, is a skyscraper with a panoramic view of the Sea of Japan and the night view of the city from an observatory 125 meters above the ground. A large-scale venue where various events are held, a full-scale exhibition hall, a conference room, and a hotel are integrated convention facilities, and many people come from all over the country as well as from overseas. Hakusan Shrine Niigata Hakusan Shrine is located in Ichibanboridori, the center of Chuo Ward. It is a historical building with a history of more than a thousand years, and the main god "Kukurihime Ogami" is said to be the god who arbitrated the quarrel between Izanagi and Izanagi, and it is said that Hakusan Shrine also has the benefit of marriage. I am. In addition, the "Sakura Festival" is held in the spring and the "Tanabata Wind Chime Festival" is held in the summer. Furumachi "Furumachi" has been famous as one of the most popular downtown areas in Japan since the Edo and Meiji eras. Even now, the atmosphere remains strong, such as "Nabejaya Street" where long-established Japanese restaurants are lined up on the cobblestone narrow streets, "Furumachi Shopping Street" and "Human Ji Yokocho" that have supported the food and life of citizens for a long time. , You can enjoy the spectacle full of taste.
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