Reasons to Choose Japan
Life in Japan by Specific Areas
Niigata
Summary
In Niigata prefecture, you can enjoy various history, culture, nature, and food. In particular, it snows a lot in winter, so many people from all over the world gather to enjoy skiing and snowboarding.
*This map does not include topographical features and island areas and does not cover the entire area of Japan.
Access
- If arriving by Shinkansen or train
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The other Shinkansen station in the prefecture is Nagaoka Station.
From Tokyo
Tokyo Station
2 hoursNiigata Station
Famous places / spots recommended by locals
Nagaoka Fireworks Festival
This is the most famous fireworks display in Japan, which is held in Nagaoka. The excitement of the large and beautiful fireworks of 20,000 shots will be an unforgettable memory.
Takada Park
In Japan, you can spend a pleasant time watching cherry blossoms with your friends and family. "O-Hanami" is popular. In spring, at Takada Park, 4,000 cherry blossoms will be in full-bloom.
Foods recommended by locals
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Koshihikari
Rice is an important food culture for Japanese people. In Niigata prefecture, a lot of rice is cultivated. Among them, "Koshihikari" is a brand of rice that represents Niigata.
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Le Lectier
"Le Lectier" from Niigata prefecture is a kind of sweet and delicious pear. It is very delicious with small quantity; thus, it is named as "The King of Pears".
Climate (temperature / precipitation)
Niigata Prefecture has clearly distinct springs, summers, falls, and winters. While very pleasant in the spring and fall, temperatures can exceed 30 degrees Celsius in the summer. There is also high snowfall in the winter, though temperatures usually remain above freezing.
Monthly temperature/precipitation
(Source: Japan Meteorological Agency)
Cost of living
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Rent
40,446 yen
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Electricity, gas, and water costs
10,367 yen
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Ramen
(Eating out)
700 yen
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White bread (1 kg)
492 yen
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Milk (1ℓ)
243 yen
*Source
- Rent
“Housing and Land Survey: 2023,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Average rent per month (excluding free rent) for privately rented apartments/houses (exclusively residential dwelling) with a total floor area of 29m2 or less in each prefectural capital - Electricity, gas, and water costs
“Family Income and Expenditure Survey: 2023,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Per capita expenditure calculated as the monthly average of total annual expenditures on utilities (electricity, gas, and water) per household in each prefectural capital, divided by the average number of members in each household - Eating out (Ramen) / White bread (1kg) / Milk (1ℓ)
“Retail Price Survey (Trend Survey): August 2024,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Related links
Number of international students by country
China
Vietnam
Mongolia
Total number of international students in Japan: 279,274
Total number of international students in Niigata Prefecture: 1,822
Based on 2023 “Annual Survey of International Students in Japan”
List of universities in each area
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