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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Things to do in Niigata Prefecture, Chubu: The Best Mountains
May 22, 2021 Jasper Kershner
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.
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1. Mt. Makihata
2. Mt. Kakuda
3. Mt. Hiragatake
4. Mt. Hakkai
5. Dondensan
6. Mt. Echigo Komagatake
Minamiuonuma Niigata Prefecture
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