Northern Culture Museum (Ito Family Residence)
Open by month
Open in January. No seasonal closure recorded. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): shorter hours or partly closed.
Open in February. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in March. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in April. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in May. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in June. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in July. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in August. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in September. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in October. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in November — at its best. The 150-year-old wisteria in late April to early May.
Open in December. No seasonal closure recorded. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): shorter hours or partly closed.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-12.
The vast former home of the Ito family, Niigata's great landowners, with a 100-mat hall facing a stroll garden; famous for a huge wisteria and autumn leaves.
Nearby
- Lake Hyoko (Swan Lake) ≈ 25 min by car
- Pia Bandai Market ≈ 35 min by car
- Bandai Bridge & Shinano River ≈ 35 min by car
- Former Saito Family Villa ≈ 40 min by car
- Tsukioka Onsen ≈ 40 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Best time
- November — The 150-year-old wisteria in late April to early May
- Getting there
- About 10 min by car from JR Niitsu Station; 20 min by car from Niigata Station
Easier with a tour or car - Fee
- Adults ¥800, elementary/junior high ¥400
- Good to know
- 9:00-17:00 (Dec-Mar to 16:30); closed Tuesdays except Apr, May, Oct, Nov, and Jan 1-2
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info