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
Top Things to do in Niigata Prefecture
The 7 Best Science Museums in Niigata Prefecture, Chubu
May 22, 2021 Fernanda Pittenger
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. Joetsu Science Museum
2. Niigata Science Museum
3. Tepco Service Hall
4. Nakanosawa Valley Forest Science Museum
1344-4 Nakanosawa, Aga-machi, Higashikanbara-gun 959-4611 Niigata Prefecture +81 254-99-3226
5. Uonuma Natural Science Museum Hoshi No Ie
5060-57 Suhara, Uonuma 946-0216 Niigata Prefecture +81 25-797-2122
6. Nagaoka Municipal Science Museum
2-1-1 Saiwaicho, Nagaoka 940-0084 Niigata Prefecture +81 258-32-0546 http://www.museum.city.nagaoka.niigata.jp/
7. Niigata Airport Pr Room
3710 Matsuhamacho, Higashi-ku Niigata Airport Terminal Bldg. 3F, Niigata 950-0001 Niigata Prefecture +81 25-275-2633 https://www.n-airport.co.jp/
