If you are under 20, please refrain from entering.
Also known as niigata,-furu-machi-cabaret-club
Furumachi is an area in the centre of Niigata City. The Niigata Prefecture Tourism Association describes it as a district that once flourished as a hanamachi, a geisha quarter.
Take the Joetsu Shinkansen to reach Niigata Station. The prefectural tourism association's access guide traces the journey from Tokyo through Takasaki, then Echigo-Yuzawa and Nagaoka, before arriving in Niigata.
According to the Niigata Prefecture Tourism Association, the Furumachi area in central Niigata City once thrived as a hanamachi, and Furumachi-dori, together with Higashibori-dori, retains businesses with long histories.
The Furumachi page has no listings yet. Registered listings will begin to appear here; current listings in Niigata Prefecture can be seen on the Niigata page.
The Niigata Prefecture Tourism Association places Furumachi in the city centre and describes its history as a flourishing hanamachi. Its district guide also records the long-established businesses that remain on the streets of Furumachi-dori and Higashibori-dori.
Niigata, Furu-machi Cabaret Club is generally fine for a night out. The main risk is bottakuri, a padded bill at the end. Stick to venues that post their prices, skip street touts steering you into ‘free’ bars, and confirm the set fee plus any nomination or bottle charges before you order.
Payment methods vary by venue. Check the listing and confirm with the venue before booking.
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