Shugan Messe Winter Illumination

Shugan Messe Winter Illumination

Event Overview

The convention facility "Toki Messe," located on Bandai Island at the mouth of the Shinano River in the center of Niigata City, is a landmark of Niigata. The indoor promenade esplanade, which is 340 meters long, and the atrium featuring a high ceiling and glass-enclosed space are decorated with a Christmas tree and LED lights (the Christmas tree will be on display from December 18 (Thursday) to December 25 (Thursday), 2025). Image provided by: Niigata Messe Co., Ltd.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Shugan Messe: Niigata Convention Center (2nd floor atrium and others)
  • Address:   
  • 6-1 Mandai Island, Chuo-ku, Niigata, Niigata Prefecture
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Niigata Station → Niigata Station Bus Terminal 17, 15 minutes on the Shugen Messe/Sado Kisen Line, bus stop: Shugen Messe off, short walk
  • Car Access:   
10km 20 minutes from Hokuriku-do Niigata-Nishi IC via National Route 8
  • Phone Number:   
  • 025-246-8400 (Niigata Messe Division)
  • Parking Number:   
1800 units/first hour free, after 100 yen (every 30 minutes)

Event Period

  • From November 27 (Thursday), 2025, to December 25 (Thursday), 2025
*The Christmas tree will be installed from December 18 (Thursday) to December 25 (Thursday), 2025.

Price

Free

Event Category

Illumination


Shugan Messe Christmas Tree
Niigata Messe Co., Ltd.

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