Overview
Rainbow Tower was a rotating, elevating observation tower that symbolized the Bandai City commercial district in Chuo-ku, Niigata City. Its gondola slowly turned as it rose, offering sweeping views over the downtown and the Shinano River area, making it a beloved city landmark. It stood until 2018.
Highlights
- ●Rare rotating-and-elevating tower design
- ●Landmark of the Bandai City commercial district
- ●Night views over downtown and the Shinano River
- ●Central location in Chuo-ku, Niigata City
History
Long cherished as a symbol of the Bandai City district, this rotating-and-rising observation tower stood within a commercial area of Chuo-ku, Niigata City. It remained a familiar part of the cityscape until 2018.
Access
The tower stood in the Bandai City commercial district of Chuo-ku, Niigata City, near the heart of downtown. As the area continues to be redeveloped, please check maps and official information for the current surroundings and access.
Best season
The clear-aired evenings from autumn into winter, just after sunset, are ideal for picturing the panoramic night views the tower once offered.
Map
37.9163, 139.0557 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Shop and stroll through the Bandai City commercial district
- 2Walk the area where Rainbow Tower once stood
- 3Enjoy the waterfront along the Shinano River promenade
- 4Explore the night scenery of Chuo-ku after sunset
Did you know?
💡 This was an unusual observation tower whose gondola both rotated and rose, letting visitors enjoy an ever-changing view as they climbed high above the ground.
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