Mizu-no-Eki View Fukushimagata

Flow of the course

About this spot

A facility standing on the shore of Fukushimagata Lagoon (福島潟) that introduces the nature of the lagoon. Exhibits cover the waterfowl and aquatic plants that gather here and the creatures that live among them, making clear just how rich an environment this great waterside spreading across the plain is. From the upper observation floor you can survey the whole of Fukushimagata, and the expanse of reed beds and the light on the water draw involuntary gasps. The interior is air-conditioned, so it suits spending a midsummer morning. Confirming with your own eyes just how close this land is to the water, before playing with water at the racecourse in the afternoon, deepens your understanding of the whole day.

Tips

Check the closed days and opening hours in advance. There may be a fee to visit the observation floor. If you go out onto the lagoon walking paths, insect repellent and a hat are essential in summer. Planning to have lunch en route to the next stop makes the afternoon schedule easier to predict.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour 40 minutes. The view from the observation floor is especially beautiful in the clear air of the morning

Access & map

〒950-3324 新潟県新潟市北区前新田乙４９３