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Befco Bakauke Observatory · Befcoばかうけ展望室
Befco Bakauke Observatory · Befcoばかうけ展望室
Befco Bakauke Observatory is on the 31st floor of Hotel Nikko Niigata at Toki Messe. Look down over the city and riverfront; standard admission is free.
After enjoying the views, walk to Pia Bandai to browse the market and have lunch.
Visitor information
Admission
Standard observation-room admission is free. Restaurant and parking costs are separate.
Opening hours
Normal hours are 8 a.m.–10 p.m., with last admission at 9:30 p.m. Private bookings and events may restrict access or shorten hours, and occasional closures are possible.
What to see at Befco Bakauke Observatory · Befcoばかうけ展望室
City and riverfront views from the 31st floor
Look down over Niigata and the Shinano River area from the 31st floor. See the city from a different height than on a riverside walk.
Official observation room guide Pia Bandai individual shop information
How to get to Befco Bakauke Observatory · Befcoばかうけ展望室
From Niigata Station bus terminal stop 17, take a bus toward Toki Messe/Sado Kisen and get off at Toki Messe (朱鷺メッセ). One-way station–Toki Messe fares are ¥260 for adults and ¥130 for children. Cross the plaza in front of the building to the Bandai-jima Building entrance (万代島ビル入口), marked for Hotel Nikko Niigata and offices. Take the direct observation-room elevator (展望室直通) from the first floor to the 31st floor. It can only be boarded on the first floor and differs from the hotel-only and office-only elevators. Return on a bus to Niigata Station via Bandai City. Distinguish it from buses to the prefectural office via Furumachi.
Official observation room guide Official entrance and elevator map Bus operator fares and timetables
Visit tips
Find the direct observation-room elevator on the first floor
On the first floor, take the elevator marked for direct observation-room service. It differs from the hotel-only and office-only elevators and can only be boarded on the first floor.
Official entrance and elevator map Official observation room guide
Walk to the market after the observation room
Descend to the first floor, then walk about 10 minutes to Pia Bandai. This is Niigata City's official route estimate and excludes elevator waits and meals at the market. Check the hours of shops you want to visit.
Niigata City observation room → Pia Bandai walking guide Pia Bandai individual shop information
Questions about Befco Bakauke Observatory · Befcoばかうけ展望室
Is Befco Bakauke Observatory free?
Standard admission is free. Private bookings and events may restrict access or shorten hours, so check official information for your visit date.
Should I use the hotel elevator to reach the observation room?
Use the elevator marked for direct observation-room service on the first floor. It differs from the hotel-only and office-only elevators and can only be boarded on the first floor.
Official entrance and elevator map Official observation room guide
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