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Bookmark or Share- Niigata (city) - WikipediaIt 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.
- Niigata Prefecture Travel Guide - japan-guide.comNiigata 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.
- Niigata | Hokuriku Shinetsu | Destinations | Travel Japan ...Just 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.
- Niigata Guide: Things to do in Niigata - Japan TravelThe 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 Bucket List: 26 Best Things to Do in Niigata ...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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