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Nagaoka Firework Festival

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Mt.myoko

Niigata

Anime Shop TOP 7!

1 Niigata Anime Manga MuseumOne of the biggest Manga Museum!
2 Animate NiigataThe biggest anime shop chain in Japan!
3 Surugaya NiigataOne of the biggest anime shop in Niigata!
4 Lashinbang NiigataThe best second hand anime shop in Niigata!
5 Melon book NiigataBest place to buy Doujinshi!
6 Demon slayer©吾峠呼世晴/集英社・アニプレックス・ufotable
7 Magical Girl Raising Project© 2016 遠藤浅蜊・宝島社/まほいく

Anime Events

Hokuriku's largest city


Niigata is the largest city in the Hokuriku region! Moreover, there are many manga artists from Niigata, and there is even a Manga Anime Museum! Be sure to visit if you have the chance! Additionally, there are many anime-related shops in the area. If you ever find yourself near Niigata, be sure to check them out!

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Niigata City Manga and Anime Museum

Niigata City Manga & Anime Museum is the largest manga museum in Japan located in Niigata! Especially, Niigata has many manga artists from the prefecture, including works like Rurouni Kenshin, Urusei Yatsura, Death Note, and even Initial D. Due to such reasons, we highly recommend visiting the manga museum to explore!

Animate Niigata

Animate is Japan's largest anime shop chain! It's so well-known that when it comes to anime shops, Animate is the name that comes to mind! There's one in Niigata, so be sure to check it out! They mainly deal with the latest anime goods. Additionally, the Niigata store offers a wide range of cosplay products!

Melonbooks Niigata store

When it comes to doujinshi, it's Melonbooks! It's Japan's largest doujinshi shop, offering a variety of doujinshi genres! If you're interested in doujinshi, it's a must-visit!

Lashinbang Niigata store

When it comes to used anime goods, look no further! Lashinbang is a leading store for second-hand anime goods! Besides used items, they also offer new goods. If you're especially interested in anime-related items from a little while back, this is the place to check out!

Card shop

In Niigata, there are actually many card shops! It's a city where not only anime fans but also card game fans can have an incredibly enjoyable time! The following shops are recommended:

1. Hareruya Niigata Store
2. Card Labo Niigata Store
3. Tournament Center Batoroko Niigata Bandai
4. Card Shop Masara Town
5. Duel Guard DeKKY401 Store

Animate Nagaoka store

Surprisingly, apart from Niigata City, there is also an anime shop in Nagaoka! If you happen to visit Nagaoka during events like the Nagaoka Fireworks Festival, be sure to check out this shop!

Surugaya Niigata Station South Store

Surugaya is a nationwide used shop primarily dealing with anime, games, and TCG-related items! It's quite large-scale and was just opened in 2023!

Maid Cafe

Surprisingly, there are a few maid cafes in Niigata! Here are some recommendations:

1. Isekai Teni Maid Cafe CAFE RAVE
2. Rincle Cafe Niigata Ekimae Store

BOOK OFF/ HOBBY OFF

Although it may not seem directly related to anime, Book Off and Hobby Off are actually recommended for otaku! They offer figures, goods, and TCG items. If you couldn't find what you were looking for at places like Animate, trying these stores is also recommended!

PA Works Co., Ltd.

P.A. Works Corporation is one of Japan's leading anime production companies headquartered in Toyama Prefecture! Moreover, their headquarters has a cafe and exhibitions, so we highly recommend paying a visit! The cafe operates on a reservation basis, so be sure to give them a call. Also, note that it's in Toyama, not Niigata!

Animate Toyama

Animate is Japan's largest anime shop chain! If you're looking for anime goods, Animate is the place to go! They mainly stock trending and the latest anime merchandise. This is in Toyama!

Demon Slayer

The sacred land of Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba) is located in Niigata! The place is the Kitakata Bunka Museum! Since this is the only location in Niigata, please visit when you come to Niigata! The wisteria flowers (Fuji no Hana), in particular, are especially beautiful! (Best viewing time is from mid-April to early May)

Magical Girl Raising Project

Surprisingly, the Magical Girl Raising Project also has a anime location in Niigata! It is mainly in the vicinity of Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture! Here you can find more details!

Non Non Biyori

Surprisingly, the Anime location for Non Non Biyori Repeat is in Niigata! It is mainly in the area around the Tadami Line and the former Kakinoki Station! Here you can find more details! (Photos borrowed from there)

Do It Yourself!! -

The Anime location in real life for "Do It Yourself!!" are also in Niigata! There are quite a number of sacred spots, and you can check the details in the link below! Here you can find more details!

Sing a Bit of Harmony

The anime location for "Sing a Bit of Harmony" is actually in Niigata Prefecture! However, please note that it is on Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture! Here you can find more details!
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This is the biggest and the most popular travel company in Japan!! You can reserve hotel at reasonable price!! There are English, Thai, Korean and Chinese version for Rakuten!! You can switch it from language. If you're using Smartphone, change website to PC version and switch the language to your language.
To stay in Japan, Japanese site is always the cheapest.