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
Top 10 Bodies of Water in Niigata Prefecture, Chubu
May 22, 2021 Frederic Celentano
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. Shiraike Lake
2. Otowa Pond
1600-2 Yamada, Sado 952-1321 Niigata Prefecture +81 259-27-5000 https://www.visitsado.com/spot/detail0140/
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
3. Sennin Pond
4. Ryuo Cave
5. Fukushimagata
6. Senkakuwan
7. Kiyotsu Gorge
Koide, Tokamachi 949-8433 Niigata Prefecture +81 25-763-4800 http://nakasato-kiyotsu.com/
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4.0 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By 31fannyc
I think this is a must visit place to take some pictures with your family and your loved one. There is a tunnel and 4 observation decks which are built with human art and creativity. The view of the the Gorge itself is not special, but the 4 observation decks makes everything very interesting.
