Conveniently located on the way to the Sado Kisen ferry terminal, this sprawling complex includes markets and eateries – so you can gawk at the bounty of Niigata's coast and sample it, too. If you're in Niigata with time to eat, a visit here is a must. You'll be spoiled for choice: from conveyer-belt sushi to Italian-style calzone to superb coffee.
Pia Bandai
Niigata Prefecture
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1. Nippō Media Ship Sora-no-hiroba
0.41 MILES
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