Community Centers & Public Halls

This gardening center displays various kinds of flowering trees and potted flowering plants. You can view azaleas, camellias, wisterias, peonies, and orchids in the greenhouses. You can ask questions about horticulture and take classes in gardening.

Location:	2-2-38 Ishiyama, Higashi Ward A 2-minute walk from JR Echigo-Ishiyama Station on the Shinetsu Line; a 6-minute walk from the "Yamafutatsu" bus stop. Phone: 025-286-1034
Hours:	9:00 - 16:30 Closed: Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday), Dec. 29 - Jan. 3.
Entry fee:	Free

Bandai Civic Hall

This hall features a Youth House, Gender equality promotion Center, Children's Center, and Higashi Niigata Community Center. In addition, it has seminar rooms, music practice rooms, an open space and a multipurpose hall that is equipped with sound and lighting equipement and has a seating capacity of 280.

Location:	9-1 Higashi Bandai-cho, Chuo Ward A 7-minute walk from JR Niigata Station; a 2-minute walk from the "Eki Mae-dori", "Akashi Icchome" or "Bandai-cho" bus stops. Phone: 025-246-7711
Hours:	9:00 - 21:30 Closed: 4th Monday (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday) and during the New Year's holiday (Dec. 29 - Jan. 3)
Entry fee:	Varies depending on the rooms used.

Gender Equality Promotion Center "Alza Niigata"

This is a center of activity for the purpose of advancing gender equality in cooperation with local residents, businesses, and volunteer groups. Anyone is welcome to use the facilities. However, if you wish to use anything other than the "Open Space," you need to make reservations in advance.

Location:	9-1 Higashi Bandai-cho, Chuo Ward A 7-minute walk from JR Niigata Station; a 2-minute walk from the "Eki Mae-dori," "Bandai-cho," or "Akashi Icchome" bus stops.. Phone: 025-246-7713
Hours:	9:00 - 21:30 Closed: 4th Monday (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday) and during the New Year's holiday (Dec. 29 - Jan. 3)
Entry fee:	Varies depending on the purpose and the rooms to be used.

Niigata General Welfare Center

This facility serves as a base for welfare activities for people with disabilities, the elderly, and the wider community.The main facilities include a multipurpose hall, a hydrotherapy pool, workrooms equipped with electric kilns for ceramic art, and conference rooms. There is also a Volunteer Center. Those interested in volunteer activities please contact 025-243-4370.

The Nishi Niigata Civic Hall features both paid facilities (multipurpose hall, tea room, gallery) and facilities which can be used free of charge as part of the Kobari Aoyama Public Hall.

Location:	2-24-1 Kobari, Nishi Ward A 1-minute walk from the "Kobari Nichome" bus stop. Phone: 025-230-1071
Hours:	9:00 - 21:30 Closed: Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday) and during the New Year's holiday (Dec. 29 - Jan. 3)
Entry fee:	Varies depending on the room to be used.

Ohata Youth Center

This facility offers playing space (gymnasium, play room, audio-visual room, and library) for elementary school and junior high school students to use. In addition, it offers overnight facilities for group activities. If you wish to use the facilities, you need to make a reservation in advance.

Location:	2-376 Higashi Ohata-dori, Chuo Ward Get off at "Higashi Ohata-dori Nibancho" bus stop. Phone: 025-228-4100
Hours:	Weekdays: 9:00 - 21:00 The "Play Space" closes at 18:00. Holidays: 9:00 - 17:00 Closed: Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday), the day following a holiday, and Dec. 29 - Jan. 3
Entry fee:	Admission is free; however, there is a charge for bedclothing and gas for cooking.

Aqua Park Niigata

This is an all-year hot water health facility which uses the residual heat produced by the Shinden Refuse Incineration Center. Please enjoy the artificial river, jacuzzi, water slides and children's pool in the Aqua Garden. Aside from this there is a bathing area with an artificial hot spring, a restaurant, and a stress-relieving massage service. Aqua Park is fun for the whole family. Children (4th grade and younger) wishing to the pools must be accompanied by an adult in a swimming suit.

Location:	3629-1 Kasagi, Nishi Ward Access: 3 minutes from Niigata Bypass, new route interchange. Also, from the JR Echigo line towards Ono, there is a shuttle bus service. Please enquire for further information. Phone: 025-264-6400
Hours:	10:00 - 21:00 9:00 - 21:00. (July 25-Aug. 31) Closed: Wednesdays (Thursday when Wednesday is a holiday. The facilities will be open everyday during summer vacation and Golden Week.) during the New Year's holiday, and inspection days
Entry fee:	Adults: 900 yen Children age 3 to elementary school students: 450 yen

Youth House

This facility was built so that groups of students could have a space where they can independently organize activities such as band practice, play rehearsal, etc. It is equipped with projectors, pianos, a drum set, and synthesizers. These facilities are arranged for groups of 5 or more. You can use the open space freely, but you need to make reservations in advance if you wish to use the multi-purpose hall and other facilities.

Location:	9-1 Higashi Bandai-cho, Chuo Ward A 7-minute walk from JR Niigata Station. A 2-minute walk from "Eki Mae-dori","Bandai-cho", or "Akashi Icchome" bus stops. Phone: 025-246-7711
Hours:	9:00- 21:30 Closed: 4th Monday (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday) and Dec. 29 - Jan. 3
Entry fee:	Varies depending on the purpose and the room to be used.

Mikawa Forest for Youths

This campground is open to groups and families. It features an athletic course and an orienteering course through the forest. Reservations by phone are needed at least 10 days in advance if you wish to use the facilities. Please contact 025-228-7586 for reservations.

Location:	5277-19 Yazawa, Aga-machi, Higashi Kanbara-gun There is a bus from JR Mikawa Station on the Ban-etsu Saisen Line (approximately one hour from Niigata Station) and get off at "Yazawa Kawamukai". 30-minute walk from the bus stop. Phone: 0254-99-2835
Hours:	May 1 - Oct. 31 8:30 - 17:00 (However, if there are overnight quests, the facilities will stay open after 17:00 until 8:30 the next morning.)
Entry fee:	Admission is free. Charges for overnight equipment rental: A tent for 6 people: 900 yen Cooking pot for 20-30 people: 200 yen Mess kit for 4 people: 100 yen. Wood for campfires and cooking is available for a small charge.

This campsite is in the forest of pine trees facing the Sea of Japan. It is equipped with "Assembly block" foundations for group activities in case of rain. If you wish to use the space, please make reservations directly by phone. Reservations are accepted from early February until November 23rd. Camping necessities such as tents, pans etc. are also available (Fee applicable) . Early Sunday mornings and holidays in July and August, campsite users can experience "dragnet fishing".

Location:	1-135 Shimami-cho, Kita Ward A 10-minute walk from "Shimami-Hama" bus stop Phone: 025-255-3810
Hours:	Apr. 29 - Oct. 31
Entry fee:	See table below.

SITES/FACILITIES			FEE (yen)
TENT SITE (LARGE)	1 PLOT	1 NIGHT	1,500
		DAY VISIT	800
TENT SITE (SMALL)	1 PLOT	1 NIGHT	1,000
		DAY VISIT	500
TENT SITE (WITH BASE DECK)	1 PLOT	1 NIGHT	1,500
		DAY VISIT	800
ASSEMBLY HALL (EXCLUSIVE USE)	4 hours		1,000
CHAT ROOM	4 hours		500
HOT SHOWER	PER USE		100

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