Where to Find ID Photo Booths at Niigata Station [Terminus of the Joetsu Shinkansen]

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December 1, 2024November 4, 2026 Maiko

Niigata Station is the busiest station among the cities on the Sea of Japan side of Honshu, and a major terminal served by the Joetsu Shinkansen and several local lines. This guide shows you where to find ID photo booths in and around the station.

ID Photo Booths Directly Connected to JR Niigata Station
・Near the West Exit Ticket Gate, JR Niigata Station
・PLAKA3 (Plaka Niigata)
Get Your ID Photo Taken at Electronics Stores near Niigata Station
・Bic Camera Niigata
・Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Niigata Ekimae
More ID Photo Booths Within a 10-Minute Walk of Niigata Station
・Niigata Central Post Office
・Labla Bandai
Summary

ID Photo Booths Directly Connected to JR Niigata Station

Let's start with the ID photo booths you can reach right from Niigata Station.

Near the West Exit Ticket Gate, JR Niigata Station

This ID photo booth is just outside the West Exit ticket gate of JR Niigata Station, on the 2nd-floor level.
Being so close to the ticket gate makes it easy to find.

Model	Photo-me
Address	〒950-0086 1-1-1 Hanazono, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
Hours	Unknown

PLAKA3 (Plaka Niigata)

You can also get an ID photo taken at PLAKA3, a shopping complex connected directly to the South Exit of Niigata Station.

Model	Photo-me
Address	〒950-0917 1-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
Hours	10:00–20:00 (same as store hours)

Get Your ID Photo Taken at Electronics Stores near Niigata Station

Here are the ID photo booths in the commercial facilities around Niigata Station.
Large electronics retailers in Japan often have photo booths, so it's worth remembering!

Bic Camera Niigata

You can get an ID photo taken at Bic Camera, located in the COCORO Niigata South Building, a short walk from the South Exit of Niigata Station.
Here you can choose between booth models, so you can pick the one that best suits the look and services you want.

Model	Ki-Re-i ID photo booth, ID-VOX
Address	〒950-0086 1-1-21 Hanazono, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
Hours	10:00–21:00 (same as store hours)

Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Niigata Ekimae

Yodobashi Camera, just a short walk from the West Exit ticket gate of Niigata Station, also has an ID photo booth.
It is outdoors on the 1st floor, so you can use it 24 hours a day.

Model	Ki-Re-i ID photo booth
Address	〒950-0901 1-2-6 Benten, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
Hours	24 hours

More ID Photo Booths Within a 10-Minute Walk of Niigata Station

Here are the ID photo booths in facilities within a 10-minute walk of JR Niigata Station.
They're close to the station, which makes them very convenient.

Niigata Central Post Office

Niigata Central Post Office has long opening hours and is about a 6-minute walk from the West Exit of Niigata Station.

Model	Photo-me
Address	〒950-8799 2-6-26 Higashiodori, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
Hours	08:00–21:00 (same as store hours)

Labla Bandai

The Labla Bandai shopping mall has two photo booths: one near the taxi stand on the left side as you face the main entrance, and one on the 2nd-floor walkway.

Model	Photo-me
Address	〒950-0088 1-5-1 Bandai, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
Hours	10:00–20:00 (same as store hours)

Getting an ID Photo in Tokyo? We Recommend 19Studio!

Photo booth quality varies a lot by model. Older machines may have weak lighting that leaves your face looking dark, and some can't give you the photo as a digital file. If you want consistently high-quality ID photos, we recommend having your photo taken at a studio.
19Studio in Shinjuku offers same-day booking, so it's a good choice if you need an ID photo in a hurry. There is also an optional suit retouching service, which digitally adds a suit to your photo, so you can get your photo taken even if you don't have a suit with you!

Summary

We've introduced where to find ID photo booths around Niigata Station.
Besides being a major terminal station, Niigata Station is surrounded by learning-oriented facilities such as libraries and sports halls.
Even busy students can easily fit in a photo between study sessions.

▼ Tips for getting a great photo in an ID photo booth

▼ Websites for finding ID photo booths

Maiko: Camera lover who changed careers from another industryI love cameras and changed careers from a different industry. Because I used to be the one in front of the camera, I know how nervous people feel. In my articles I share how much a photo can change with a little difference in lighting or the angle of your face.