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What is Niigata?

Found along the northwestern coast of Japan, Niigata prefecture is celebrated for its high-quality rice and breathtaking nature, most notably its spectacular mountains, whose white peaks draw in snow sports lovers from far and wide over the winter months. Hit the slopes at Yuzawa, pick out your favourite modern artist at Echigo Tsumari, or take a ferry over to Sado Island for an extra adventure.

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Getting Around

Unless you're sticking to local trains and buses, Niigata city will be your first destination as the prefecture's most accessible city by public transport. The Joetsu Shinkansen offers the simplest route into Niigata prefecture, taking passengers directly from Tokyo to Niigata Station in just two hours. Those traveling from farther away can fly to Niigata Airport, which is just 40 minutes from the city center. Planning on traveling to other parts of the prefecture? Niigata city is well-connected, with JR trains, local trains, and buses providing numerous options for discovering everything that Niigata has to offer.

Getting Around Niigata
2018-07-13
Getting Around Niigata

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