Niigata Prefecture

Snow and rice rich prefecture along the Sea of Japan

Niigata 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. The prefectural capital is Niigata City.

Top destinations in Niigata

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  • 1
    Sado Island•
    Large island off the coast of Niigata.
    3.9
    ★★★★★
    242
  • 2
    Yuzawa•
    One of Japan's leading ski resort towns.
    3.6
    ★★★★★
    345
  • 3
    Echigo Tsumari•
    Idyllic countryside staging modern art.
    3.5
    ★★★★★
    86
  • 4
    Myoko
    Volcano with multiple ski areas along its slopes
    9

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Enjoy Niigata

Tourist guide by the prefectural government.
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