Location: Niigata Prefecture

Chubu, Japan

Japanese transcription(s)

• Japanese: 新潟県

• Rōmaji: Niigata-ken

Country: Japan

Region: Chūbu (Kōshinetsu) (Hokuriku)

Island: Honshu

Capital: Niigata

Government

• Governor: Ryūichi Yoneyama

Area

• Total: 12,582.47 km (4,858.12 sq mi)

Area rank: 5th

Population (October 1, 2016)

• Total: 2,285,856

• Rank: 14th

• Density: 188.48/km (488.2/sq mi)

ISO 3166 code: JP-15

Districts: 9

Municipalities: 30

Flower: Tulip (Tulipa gesneriana)

Tree: Camellia (Camellia japonica)

Bird: Crested ibis (Nipponia nippon)

Website: www.pref.niigata.lg.jp/en

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10 Geologic Formations in Niigata Prefecture That You Shouldn't Miss

May 4, 2022 Ying Subia

Niigata Prefecture (新潟県, Niigata-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Honshu on the coast of the Sea of Japan. The capital is the city of Niigata with which it shares the same name.
Restaurants in Niigata Prefecture

1. Hanganfuna Kakushi

Kakudahama Nishikan-ku, Niigata 953-0011 Niigata Prefecture https://niigata-kankou.or.jp/spot/7410

Excellent

100%

Good

Satisfactory

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1 reviews

2. Yuzawa Kogen

490 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Minamiuonuma-gun 949-6101 Niigata Prefecture +81 25-784-3326 http://www.yuzawakogen.com

Excellent

34%

Good

39%

Satisfactory

24%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 119 reviews

Reviewed By Junteng63 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Ski in Yuzawa kogen for 2 days. Powder snow and great snow conditions. Kids will love it. Both begineer and intermediate ski track were magnificent. There are a few restaurants up there so no need to worry. A must visit when you are in the area

3. Benten Rock

Nou, Itoigawa 949-1352 Niigata Prefecture http://www.itoigawa-kanko.net/spot/benteniwa/

Excellent

38%

Good

44%

Satisfactory

19%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 16 reviews

4. Kashiwazaki Two Lover's Point

133-1 Oumigawa, Kashiwazaki 949-3661 Niigata Prefecture +81 257-23-6293 http://www.koibitomisaki-niigata.jp

Excellent

Good

58%

Satisfactory

36%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 33 reviews

5. Tottoko Rock

Nou, Itoigawa 949-1352 Niigata Prefecture

Excellent

Good

50%

Satisfactory

25%

Poor

25%

Terrible

Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 4 reviews

6. Shukunegi Yuhodo

Shukunegi, Sado 952-0612 Niigata Prefecture

Excellent

Good

50%

Satisfactory

50%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 2 reviews

7. Meotoiwa

Takose, Sado 952-1645 Niigata Prefecture +81 259-76-2511 https://www.facebook.com/sado.meotoiwa/

Excellent

Good

50%

Satisfactory

33%

Poor

Terrible

17%

Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 6 reviews

8. Hakama Rock

Negoya, Itoigawa 949-0536 Niigata Prefecture

Excellent

Good

Satisfactory

100%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 1 reviews

9. Renkon

Nishinoya, Myoko 944-0064 Niigata Prefecture

10. Nadachikuzure

Nadachi Kodomari, Nadachi-ku, Joetsu 949-1601 Niigata Prefecture

Location: Niigata Prefecture

Top Things to do in Niigata Prefecture

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10 Geologic Formations in Niigata Prefecture That You Shouldn't Miss

1. Hanganfuna Kakushi

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2. Yuzawa Kogen

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Reviewed By Junteng63 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

3. Benten Rock

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4. Kashiwazaki Two Lover's Point

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5. Tottoko Rock

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6. Shukunegi Yuhodo

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7. Meotoiwa

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8. Hakama Rock

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9. Renkon

10. Nadachikuzure

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