Niigata Furumachi | Explore the colorful and traditional geisha culture
| Explore the colorful and traditional geisha culture. Niigata is famous for its winter, but outside of winter,
Walking into the streets of "Guomachi", we experience a unique cultural journey here🎎
As a unique business card of Niigata, "Furumachi Geisha" carries the tradition and charm of this city with their elegant manners, moving performances and delicate hospitality.
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「Furumachi - A charming neighborhood surrounded by the Shinano River and the Sea of Japan」
Address: Furumachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
Cross the Bandai Bridge in front of Niigata Station and walk for about ten minutes to arrive at Furumachi, a district full of unique charm. Surrounded by the Shinano River and the Sea of Japan, this island is located on Niigata Island, on the left bank of the fan-shaped Shinano River.
As a prosperous commercial street since ancient times, Furumachi still retains the long-standing charm of the flower street. The old shops silently tell stories of the past, while the creative new shops inject modern vitality into this place. As you stroll through the place, you will see tradition and modernity complementing each other. Perhaps you will even encounter a geisha in gorgeous kimono, which will bring you a rare surprise and add more color to your journey.
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"Street Route"
01/Niigata Furumachi Port Information Center
Address: 995-7, Furumachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
As a starting point for a stroll through the city, the Niigata Furumachi Port Information Center in Furumachi is an ideal choice. This is not only a center for disseminating information about Furumachi, but also a cultural window for tourists to understand this neighborhood with its clear historical explanations and unique charm displays.
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02/Japanese cuisine Gyogaitei
Address: 573 Nishiohata-cho, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
The long-established restaurant "Nihon Cuisine Gyogatei" with nearly 300 years of history is a must-visit place to experience the geisha culture of Niigata's flower street. Niigata has been a transportation hub since ancient times with frequent commercial exchanges. Against this historical background, ryotei became a place for negotiations and banquets, forming a unique banquet culture accompanied by delicious food and geisha performances.
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03/Imayo Tsukasa Brewery
Address: 1-1 Kagamioka, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
The fine wines enjoyed in the restaurant must of course be the fine wines from Niigata, the wine country. Imayo Tsukasa Sake Brewing is a long-established brewery with a history of over 250 years. It is known for its long tradition of brewing sake and its focus on pure rice sake brewing, and has won high praise from around the world. Visitors can easily visit the brewery to gain a deeper understanding of Niigata's sake culture and take home a unique taste memory.
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04/Former Saito Villa
Address: 576 Nishiohata-cho, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
The "Former Saito Family Villa", which has been designated as a national scenic spot in Japan, was built in 1918 by Saito Kijuro, a wealthy businessman who was one of the three major chaebols in Niigata. It covers an area of nearly 4,300 square meters. The garden cleverly utilizes the slope of the sand dunes to showcase the unique charm of a strolling garden.
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05/HARI
Address: 618 Furumachi-dori 5-bancho, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
Since its opening in 1873, this shop has been loved by Niigata citizens and geishas, and is the oldest shop in Niigata that provides Nagasaki cake. Its signature product, the "Four Sisters of Nagasaki Cake", has different flavors, and its packaging and names are also full of Geisha style.
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