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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The 10 Best Castles in Niigata Prefecture, Chubu
May 22, 2021 Jacquiline Delozier
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. Obasawa Castle
2. Takada Castle
3. The Ruins of Murakami Castle
4. Hirabayashi Castle
5. Samegao Castle Ruins
6. Okuyamanosho Castle Ruins and Egemi Yakata Ruins
7. Zaodo Castle Ruins
3-1-5 Nishizao, Nagaoka 940-0027 Niigata Prefecture
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8. Yasuda Castle Ruins
Yasuda, Kashiwazaki 945-1352 Niigata Prefecture
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9. Echigo Hosogoe Castle Ruins
Hosogoe, Kashiwazaki 945-1242 Niigata Prefecture
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10. Tojo Toride
2-2-52 Daizu, Joetsu 943-0802 Niigata Prefecture
