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Niigata, Niigata / みなとのマルシェ ピアBandai

Pia Bandai Market

One of the largest fresh markets on the Sea of Japan coast, known locally as "Pia Bandai", with fish, meat and produce stalls, conveyor-belt sushi and seafood bowls; free entry.

A rice bowl topped with seared blackthroat seaperch fillets and ginger, with wasabi and soy sauce
Nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch) rice bowl (not necessarily from this market)Photo: Photo AC · Terms of use · Source

Last official check

1 Oct 2026

Traveler reports

0

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Next scheduled check

24 Dec 2026

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Getting there
Train
Admission
Free entry
Closing days
Open every day (check the notes below)

Before you go

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Opening hours

9:00-21:00 (varies by shop).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Closed

Open every day (varies by shop).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Admission

Free entry.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Getting there

About 15 minutes on foot from the Bandai exit of JR Niigata Station; about 10 minutes from Toki Messe.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Parking

141 car spaces (first 90 minutes free, more with purchases); coaches can park.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Accessibility

Wheelchairs available to borrow at the information desk.

Checked 1 Oct 2026 on the official site
Not yet confirmed

Payment

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Address: Niigata, Niigata (Japanese address: 新潟県新潟市中央区万代島2)

Official site: http://www.bandai-nigiwai.jp/

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Crowds

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Visiting respectfully

  • Local etiquetteAt the Bandaijima fish centre you can eat seasonal grilled seafood and rock oysters on the spot.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site

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