basic information

Niigata Prefecture is located along the coast of the Sea of Japan in the Chubu Region. It is famous for its high quality rice, beautiful coastal and mountainous sceneries, spectacular firework displays in summer, skiing in winter and hot spring bathing around the year. The prefectural capital is Niigata City.

Attractions

Yuzawa One of Japan's leading ski resort towns. Sado Island Large island off the coast of Niigata. Echigo Tsumari Idyllic countryside staging modern art.

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