All Reviews of Minato no Marche at Pier Bandai

Pier Bandai is basically a one-stop spot for all of Niigata’s local eats.

You can enjoy fresh, seasonal seafood and also pick up fruits and veggies delivered straight from the farms. The Echigohime strawberries I got here were way better quality (and priced better) than at the supermarket.

It’s also nice to stroll along the harbor and look out toward Toki Messe. The whole place feels super laid-back, and they’ve got everything from local food to souvenirs.

Highly recommend stopping by.

Whenever I visit a new place, I love checking out the local markets. Seeing all the fresh seafood and produce really gives you a sense of the local lifestyle. Of course, we sat down and enjoyed some of the freshest seafood around. Traveling is just so much fun when you can experience things like this!

I love exploring markets! I ended up hauling a huge bag of Niigata rice home—my luggage was way overweight on the way back!