Niigata (prefecture)
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Niigata prefecture (新潟県 Niigata-ken) is on the Japan Sea coast of the central Chubu region of Japan.
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Understand
Niigata was formerly divided into the provinces of Echigo (越後), on the mainland, and Sado (佐渡), a large island off the coast.
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Cities
- Niigata — the prefectural capital
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Other destinations
- Sado Island — with a tragic history of exiles and slave labor gold mines, now known for its scenic beauty and a large music festival
- Yuzawa — popular spa and ski resort
- Mt. Yone (Yoneyama) —
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Talk
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Get in
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By train
The Joetsu Shinkansen line connects Niigata to Tokyo in around 2 hours, passing through Yuzawa on the way.
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Get around
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See
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Do
Niigata is the heart of Japan's Snow Country, which means it's a great place for skiing.
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Eat
Niigata is famed for its koshihikari rice, generally considered one of the best grades in the country.
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Drink
Thanks to its famous rice and abundance of mountain streams, Niigata produces some of the best sake in the country including famous labels like Kubota (久保田), Koshinokanbai (越乃寒梅) and Hakkaisan (八海山).
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Get out
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