Niigata (city) - Wikipedia
WebIt is the most populous city on the west coast of Honshu, and the second populous city in Chūbu region after Nagoya. It faces the Sea of Japan and Sado Island. As of 1 September 2022 [update], the city had an estimated population of 779,049, and a population density of 1,072 persons per km 2.
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WebThe idyllic island of Sado is famous for being the breeding spot of the rare Japanese crested ibis and for its gold mine. Niigata is known to produce some of the best rice in Japan. While a large portion of it is eaten at mealtime, it is also used to make some of …
Niigata Prefecture - Wikipedia
WebNiigata Prefecture (新潟県, Niigata-ken) is a prefecture in the Chūbu region of Honshu of Japan. Niigata Prefecture has a population of 2,131,009 (1 July 2023) and is the fifth-largest prefecture of Japan by geographic area at 12,584.18 km 2 (4,858.78 sq mi).
Niigata Prefecture Travel Guide
WebNiigata Prefecture (新潟県, Niigata-ken) is located along the coast of the Sea of Japan in the Chubu Region. It is famous for its high quality rice , beautiful coastal and mountainous sceneries, spectacular firework displays in summer, skiing in winter and hot spring bathing around the year.
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WebNiigata is a beautiful city whose northwest faces the Sea of Japan. As Japan’s largest agricultural city, Niigata is covered largely by rice fields. Yet, this port town is a sophisticated transportation hub, easily accessible by air, sea and rail.
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WebJust over an hour from Tokyo by bullet train, Niigata is a natural delight, from the popular ski resorts of Echigo-Yuzawa to the terraced rice paddies of Hoshitoge. Beyond the mountains, scenic beaches stretch along the coast and ferries operate to rustic Sado Island. Seafood, rice and sake are local specialties.
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WebSep 24, 2019 · This guide introduces Niigata foods, fun activities and photogenic places within the prefecture. Niigata extends north to south facing the Sea of Japan. Visitors love it for its delicious rice, sake, and seafood, along with …
Niigata – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebNiigata is a harbor city with a population of 810,000 facing the Sea of Japan. It is approximately 250 km directly north of Tokyo, and is connected with Tokyo via the Shinkansen and an expressway. Niigata is a rice-growing region famed for the high quality of its rice and sake. History [ edit]
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WebFeb 25, 2022 · Niigata Prefecture, located in the central Chubu region of Japan, faces the Sea of Japan and is surrounded by towering mountains and gorgeous wilderness. Niigata is most famous for its abundant seafood and flavorful rice, …
Niigata - The Open Harbor on the Sea of Japan - Kanpai Japan
WebDescription. How to go to Niigata? What to visit in Niigata? What to see near? Niigata is located two hours of Shinkansen 🚅 from Tokyo and is the biggest port city on the Sea of Japan. Established on the Shinano river mouth (the longest river in Japan) and crossed by Agano river, the city thrived with international trade in the 19th century.
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