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Niigata Travel Guide: 131 reviews and 294 photos

Niigata is a large city in Northern Japan but is also a Prefectural name.
Niigata Prefecture is located in the North West of Japan boardering Nagano, Toyama, Gunma, Fukushima and Yamagata Prefectures.

Niigata is one of the coldest Prefectures in Japan in winter and is really hot in summer. I visited in summer and went to a local beach and was surprised at how warm the Japan Sea was considering the city's proximity to Russia!

This picture is of the Torii at the entrance to Hakusan Park, Niigata City.

Last visit to Niigata: Jul 2001
Intro Updated Jun 21, 2004
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Reviews (21)

TRAIN TRAVEL IN JAPAN Transportation (4)

There is a Shinkansen line that runs directly from Tokyo to Niigata city The Shinkansen is by far the most... more travel advice

MUSIC AND CULTURE HALL Things to Do (4)

This interesting building was built as a centre for Niigata's music and cultural events. It is located close to the... more travel advice

Nagano Prefectural Government Memorial Hall - Niigata

NIIGATA PREFECTURAL GOVERNMENT MEMORIAL... Things to Do (4)

The Memorial Hall was built in 1883 and is the only remaining prefectural assembly hall of the Meiji era. The hall is... more travel advice

HAKUSAN PARK Things to Do (4)

This park was built based on Dutch style landscaping. It was created at the beginning of the Meiji Era (1868-1911).... more travel advice

Restaurants (2)
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Favorites (3)
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Local Customs (2)
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Off The Beaten Path (3)
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Hotels (1)
Youth Hostels
What to Pack (1)
WHAT TO BRING?
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NIIGATA BEACHES
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Wild_Orchid Oct 4, 2004 at 10:54 PM

some lovely tips. would love to visit one day!
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KevinMichael Feb 8, 2004 at 5:06 AM

Next 21 used to be Niigata's tallest building. The Niiko Hotel now boasts the title as the tallest building in Niigata and the tallest building on Japan's western side.
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HawaiiGuy Apr 9, 2002 at 12:36 PM

Exemplary! Just wish you`d done Akita!
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MURRA Feb 20, 2002 at 6:33 AM

ill ck out all your nippon pages
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Thomascalvo Feb 14, 2002 at 12:20 PM

Great page with tons of info and good pics
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Nobbe Feb 10, 2002 at 4:28 AM

Happy Birthday Rhia!! Greetings from Sweden
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steen505 Jan 29, 2002 at 5:58 PM

Kudos. Fine Work!
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bonio Dec 2, 2001 at 10:33 AM

good page thanks, I`ll be there for world cup!
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patrikske Nov 20, 2001 at 3:42 PM

Wonderful page !
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Krystynn Oct 28, 2001 at 7:14 AM

Such lovely pics from a warm hearted kiwigal! :-)