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, 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 the finest sake in the land.
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).
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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.
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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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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WEBNiigata City has a long history as a port city, it is the most populated city in the prefecture, and is the largest coastal city along the Sea of Japan within the island of Honshu. The Shinano River, Japan’s longest river, also runs through the …
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WEBJul 19, 2021 · Niigata is the fifth largest prefecture in Japan. Known for its scenic mountains and beautiful rice fields, it is situated on the Sea of Japan. Here you'll enjoy the many magnificent nature spots such as Kiyotsu Gorge and the rice paddy terraces. Known for being snowy, it is very popular with skiers in winter.
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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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