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 7 Best Ancient Ruins in Niigata Prefecture, Chubu

May 22, 2021 Margarita Chappel

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.
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1. Teraji Archaeological Park

Teraji, Itoigawa 949-0304 Niigata Prefecture http://bunka.nii.ac.jp/heritages/detail/171885

2. Kagomine Ruins

Inariyama, Nakago-ku, Joetsu 949-2315 Niigata Prefecture +81 25-545-9269 http://www.city.joetsu.niigata.jp/site/cultural-property/cultural-property-pref061.html

3. The Site of Umataka & Sanjuinaba

1 Sekiharamachi, Nagaoka 940-2035 Niigata Prefecture +81 258-46-0601 http://www.city.nagaoka.niigata.jp/kankou/rekishi/shiseki/umadaka.html

4. Urasa Castle Ruins

Urasa, Minamiuonuma 949-7302 Niigata Prefecture +81 25-773-3756 http://niigata-kankou.or.jp/spot/6127

5. The Site of Fukiage Ruins

Inari, Joetsu 943-0874 Niigata Prefecture

6. Idatenyamaiseki

1170 Hirakida, Tainai 959-2614 Niigata Prefecture +81 254-2711 http://www.city.tainai.niigata.jp/kurashi/kyoiku/bunkazai/documents/tainai_cultural_property.pdf#page=3

7. The Site of Okuyama Noshojokan Iseki Kusosu Aburatsubo

1622 Shimotate, Tainai 959-2805 Niigata Prefecture http://www.city.tainai.niigata.jp/kurashi/kyoiku/bunkazai/documents/tainai_cultural_property.pdf#page=3