Bandai Bridge

萬代橋

Bandai Bridge crosses the Shinano River, Japan's longest river, and is the symbol of Niigata City. The first bridge was made of wood in 1886; the current reinforced concrete bridge, the third one, was finished in 1929 and survived the 1964 Niigata Earthquake. It is about 307 meters long and is a National Important Cultural Property. It is beautiful at sunset and when lit up at night.

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Visitor information

Getting there

About 15 minutes on foot from the Bandai Exit of JR Niigata Station.

Or take a local bus from the Niigata Station bus terminal for about 5 minutes to "Bandai City", then walk about 1 minute.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

There is no parking at the bridge.
Worth seeing in the daytime, at sunset, at night and when lit up.
During the Niigata Festival, a folk dance procession crosses the bridge.

Tips for Muslim visitors

Natural sites may have few facilities. Bring water, a travel prayer mat and a qibla app, and check the weather; mountains and lakes can be much colder than the city.
Restrooms for wudu can be far apart on trails. Many Muslim travellers carry a small water bottle for wudu.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Niigata and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.