Travel in Niigata
Bandai Bridge
Bandai Bridge · 萬代橋
Bandai Bridge links Niigata City on either side of the Shinano River. Its six arches stretch across the river, making the riverside paths a place to walk with bridge views.
Cross towards Furumachi, or follow the Yasuragitei riverside paths.
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Visitor information at a glance
Admission
Crossing the bridge on foot and walking nearby paths are free. Meals, shopping and nearby paid facilities cost extra.
Opening hours and closed days
As a road and footpath bridge, it has no separate opening hours, last admission or regular closing day. Check daily notices during events or traffic restrictions.
What can I see at Bandai Bridge?
Six arches seen from the riverbank
On the bridge, look over the Shinano River as you walk between the two sides of the city. To see the bridge’s six arches, view it from the Yasuragitei riverside path too.
How to get to Bandai Bridge
Walk about ten minutes from Niigata Station to Media Ship, then about one minute further to Bandai City. From there, allow about five minutes to Bandai Bridge and Yasuragitei. Cross from Bandai towards Furumachi; the return from riverside to station is listed as about 15 minutes. These are reference times from Niigata City’s official route, excluding crossing waits, breaks and meals.
Before you visit
Leave time to return to the station
For an onward train, allow time to return from the riverside to the station. Add waits at crossings, riverbank breaks and meals to the section-by-section walking times.
Questions about Bandai Bridge
Where can you see the whole of Bandai Bridge?
View the bridge’s six arches from Yasuragitei’s riverside paths. On the bridge, you can look over the Shinano River while walking between the city’s two sides, so combine the crossing with a riverside walk.
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- Niigata City riverside walking guide ·
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