キラキラマーケット — Local services in Niigata

This market is teeming with locally sourced products of all shapes and sizes. Walking in, there’s a delicatessen and bakery, but after a few steps you are greeted by many locally sourced foods, sweets, and handicrafts. I walked away with some spicy miso, and I love it as a spice for anything but especially rice balls. Also tried the Rosemary Focaccia, and it was amazing. The rosemary was an excellent accent to the soft, sinewy bread. Beyond that area, there is an expansive space dedicated to locally grown produce, reflecting the different seasons. And you won’t be missing out on pickled foods either because there are plenty of those to choose from as well. Rice wine has its own section, and there is delivery available all throughout Japan for anything that you purchase and want to send. There’s ample seating for anyone or any family that wants to sit and relax, and the cafe in the market has a simple menu with is easily paired with cookies or other sweets available in the larger store or from the cafe itself. There are two main parking lots, one of the west and another on the east side. The first 90 minutes is free, so if you can do your shopping in that time, you'll...

Staff are kind & helpful. Varieties of fresh vegetables & fruits available here. Parking is spacious & free...

スーパーに行く感覚で行ったのにまさかの有料駐車場（90分無料） 車の出入れのしづらい。マイナス1

店内の品揃えは普通。値段も言うほど安くもない。 スーパーのように陳列されてるのではなく、1つの台に1つの商品。 値札も商品に直接貼り付け、遠目では値段が分からず広い店内なのに商品の目の前まで近づいて1つ1つ見なきゃいけない。 平日でも混んでてとにかく見づらい。マイナス1

しかも私が行った時にメディアの取材が来てて 通路にカメラマン、スタッフ、アナウンサーが立ち止まってて邪魔だった。マイナス1

総評としては100円市でもない限り魅力のないなーと行った感じ。 何でこんな人気なのか初見...