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
Things to do in Niigata Prefecture, Chubu: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
August 6, 2021 Claudia Navarrete
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. Ponshukan
2427-3 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Minamiuonuma-gun 949-6101 Niigata Prefecture +81 25-784-3758 http://www.ponshukan.com
Excellent
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Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 332 reviews
Reviewed By Miracosta - Honolulu, United States
Great fun tasting sake, had Koji soft serve(back of Ponshu kan), hot spring bath, tons of restaurants. We had a blast, spent almost 2hours there.
2. Echigo Nanaura Seaside Line
3. Tokoin Seisuiji Temple
4. The Old Saito Residence
5. Sl Banetsu Monogatari
6. Mikura Bridge
7. Uonuma no Sato
8. Kiyotsukyo Keikoku Tunnel
9. Hakusan Park
10. Rinsen-ji Temple
TAGS
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Sights & Landmarks
Ponshukan
Scenic Drives
Outdoor Activities
Echigo Nanaura Seaside Line
Tokoin Seisuiji Temple
The Old Saito Residence
Sl Banetsu Monogatari
Bridges
Mikura Bridge
Uonuma no Sato
Kiyotsukyo Keikoku Tunnel
Parks
Nature & Parks
Hakusan Park
Sacred & Religious Sites
Architectural Buildings
Historic Sites
