Travel in Niigata · 新潟県
Pia Bandai · ピアBandai
Pia Bandai · ピアBandai
Pia Bandai brings together fish and produce shops and restaurants. Browse the market, choose lunch and look at anything you might want to buy.
You can walk here after visiting Befco Bakauke Observatory.
Visitor information
Admission
Entering and browsing the market is free. Pay for meals and shopping separately at each business.
Opening hours
The facility is normally listed as open 9 a.m.–7 p.m., year-round. Individual businesses have different hours and closure days, so check the places you plan to visit.
What to see at Pia Bandai · ピアBandai
Browse fish and produce, then choose a restaurant
Explore fish and produce shops before choosing a restaurant for lunch. Products and menus differ by business; use the official shop list to find a place serving food you want.
How to get to Pia Bandai · ピアBandai
Descend from Befco Bakauke Observatory to the first floor, then walk to Pia Bandai. Niigata City's official route estimates about 10 minutes on foot. Elevator waits and time at the market are extra. Return to Niigata Station on a regular station-bound bus from Pia Bandai-mae. This differs from the sightseeing loop bus's Pia Bandai stop. The adult return fare is ¥260; check the station-bound timetable for your travel date.
Niigata City observation room → Pia Bandai walking guide Pia Bandai buses and boarding stops Weekday Niigata Station-bound timetable from Pia Bandai-mae Niigata Kotsu fare table · revised March 31, 2024
Visit tips
Allow separate walking time from the observation room
The estimated walk from the observation room to Pia Bandai is about 10 minutes. Allow extra time for the elevator down, market browsing and meals.
Distinguish the return bus stops
For a regular Niigata Station-bound bus in front of the market, distinguish its stop from the sightseeing loop bus stop. Check your date's return services around when you plan to finish eating.
Pia Bandai buses and boarding stops Weekday Niigata Station-bound timetable from Pia Bandai-mae
Questions about Pia Bandai · ピアBandai
Do all Pia Bandai shops have the same hours?
Hours and closure days differ by business. Check your chosen restaurant or shop separately from the market facility's normal hours. Meal and shopping costs also vary by shop and menu.
Sources
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- Sources ·
- Pia Bandai buses and boarding stops ·
- Pia Bandai individual shop information ·
- Niigata City observation room → Pia Bandai walking guide ·
- Weekday Niigata Station-bound timetable from Pia Bandai-mae ·
- Niigata Kotsu fare table · revised March 31, 2024 ·
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