The weekend-only sightseeing “Nishikan Gurun Bus” began operating on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
Its route includes Niigata Wine Coast, making it a sightseeing bus worth checking out for fans of Japanese wine.
Here are the details.
About the Nishikan Gurun Bus
The Nishikan Gurun Bus is a weekend-only sightseeing bus designed to showcase the attractions of Nishikan Ward in Niigata City.
A one-day pass costs ¥500 for adults and ¥250 for elementary-school students, while preschool children ride free. The pass allows unlimited rides for the day.
Passes can be purchased at Iwamuroya or on the bus.
The bus is also accessible from JR Maki Station and JR Yahiko Station.
Recommended for Japanese Wine Fans
Stops on the Nishikan Gurun Bus route include Iwamuro Onsen, which ranked No. 1 in the Hospitality category of the 2024 Hot Spring Awards; Niigata Wine Coast, a must-visit for Niigata wine lovers; sake breweries popular with sake fans; and Yahiko Shrine, the leading shrine of Echigo Province.
Showing the day pass at participating businesses along the route also provides special benefits, including one complimentary tasting at participating wineries on the Wine Coast.
Suggested itineraries are also available on the official website to help plan your trip.
If you are interested, please see the reference below.
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