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Your stay — Refre Hotel
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5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 300 m · ~4 min walk
Yamazaki — 221 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Japanese Yen, JPY
Travellers can exchange currency at major banks, post offices, or 7-Eleven convenience stores. Be aware that airport and tourist bureaux often have poor exchange rates.
Credit cards and contactless payments are widely accepted at larger shops and restaurants, but smaller establishments may only accept cash. Mobile payments like Suica and Pasmo are also common.
Tipping is not expected in Japan, but rounding up the bill or leaving small change is appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical cheap coffee option is a cup of coffee at a convenience store for around ¥200-300.
A budget-friendly lunch option is a bento box from a supermarket for around ¥500-700.
A cheap and filling dinner option is a bowl of ramen at a local restaurant for around ¥800-1,000.
Cheap eats can be found at the local market in the morning, where you can find fresh fruit and vegetables for around ¥100-200.
Major supermarkets like Aeon and Ito-Yokado have a presence in the area.
Affordable high-street shopping can be found at local malls like the Niigata Prefectural Government Building.
A day pass for public transportation costs around ¥600, and a budget way to get from the airport is by bus (around ¥1,000-1,500).
Buy a Suica or Pasmo card for convenient travel, use cash at smaller shops, and avoid eating at touristy areas for cheaper options.
Good to know — Niigata
Type A/B · 100V
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$1 ≈ ¥161.79 · JPY
Emergency Contacts
NiigataWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Niigata, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Refre Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 300 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Niigata Station → Nishnoya Hotel (via Hakusan Station)
💡 Get off at Hakusan Station, then it's a 7-minute walk east. Cheaper and faster than the bus from the station, but less frequent after 9pm.
Niigata Station (South Exit) → Nishnoya Hotel (near Higashi-Nakadori stop)
💡 This tram runs along the main street and stops a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Use a prepaid Suica or PASMO card — the ticket machine takes cash only.
Niigata Airport (KIJ) → Nishnoya Hotel
💡 If you arrive late or with heavy bags, this is your best bet. No surcharge after midnight, but confirm the fare beforehand — some drivers don't speak English.
Niigata Airport Bus Stop → Niigata Station (Bandai Exit)
💡 From Niigata Station, it's a 10-minute walk to Nishnoya or a short taxi ride (about 700 JPY). The bus drops you at the Bandai Exit, closest to the hotel.
About Niigata
Wikipedia ↗
Niigata Prefecture (新潟県, Niigata-ken; Japanese pronunciation: [ɲiː.ɡa.ta, -taꜜ.keɴ, ɲiː.ŋa-]) is a prefecture in the Chūbu region of Honshu of Japan. Niigata Prefecture has a population of 2,071,066 (as of 1 October 2025) and is the fifth-largest prefecture of Japan by geographic area at 12,584.18 k...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Refre Hotel?
Check-in at Refre Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Refre Hotel?
A budget-friendly lunch option is a bento box from a supermarket for around ¥500-700.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Refre Hotel?
A day pass for public transportation costs around ¥600, and a budget way to get from the airport is by bus (around ¥1,000-1,500).
Top Attractions in Niigata
💡 The Niigata City History Museum is in the park grounds – free to enter, though the exhibitions are in Japanese only. Best view of the city is from the castle mound at sunset.
💡 Don't try to take pictures of geisha directly – it's considered rude. The Niigata Geigi Cultural Museum (free entry, 10am-4pm) near the train station has photos and kimono displays. Best time is late afternoon.
💡 First Sunday of every month is free entry. The cafe on the ground floor has good coffee for ¥300 and a view of the sculpture garden. You can borrow an English audio guide without charge.
💡 The gardens are free and open all day. The main house has a huge kitchen where staff still prepare local snacks for sale. Visit in late October for the chrysanthemum display.
💡 Wait for a weekday – the shows get packed on weekends. The outdoor seals and penguins are free to watch from the walkway without entering the building. Bus 12 from Bandai Bridge stops right outside.