The Befco Bakauke Observation Deck, located on the 31st floor of the Toki Messe building in Niigata, Japan, offers a panoramic 360-degree view at a height of approximately 125 meters. On clear days, visitors can see Sado Island, the Shinano River, and the Sea of Japan. The observation area is open from 8:00 to 22:00, and admission is free. In addition to its scenic views, the deck features a café lounge and a souvenir shop.‹›
Toki Messe

Fumihiko Maki

Aerial · Niigata, Japan · 2003

Photo: Manishprabhune · 14 August · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Original 4032×3024

The Befco Bakauke Observation Deck, located on the 31st floor of the Toki Messe building in Niigata, Japan, offers a panoramic 360-degree view at a height of approximately 125 meters. On clear days, visitors can see Sado Island, the Shinano River, and the Sea of Japan. The observation area is open from 8:00 to 22:00, and admission is free. In addition to its scenic views, the deck features a café lounge and a souvenir shop.

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