The city has many great observation platforms where you can admire its vibrant streets from a bird's eye view. The most popular of them are the 100-meter-high Rainbow Tower and, of course, Japan Sea Tower. Despite the names of these viewing platforms, they are more suitable for admiring urban landscapes rather than the sea. It is also worth noting that the Rainbow Tower's deck is rotating.
In the vicinity of the city, you'll discover an interesting natural landmark - the beautiful Lake Hyoko. Its water is very clean. Along the shores of the lake, there are many rare species of trees and plants that you can admire in the warm season. It would be nice to visit the reservoir in winter when more than 5,000 Siberian swans come here for wintering. Ornithologists from all over the world visit Niigata to watch this amazing natural phenomenon.
The city's most important entertainment facility is Marinepia Nihonkai, one of the largest aquariums in Japan. It offers a unique collection of marine life: you can observe rare fish, shellfish, sea turtles, and, of course, watch a spectacular dolphin show. The beautifully decorated oceanarium has a large transparent tunnel and many other thematic aquariums with information plaques.
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