Sightseeing in Niigata - what to see. Complete travel guide

The picturesque port city of Niigata has many interesting symbols and traditions. Travelers who want to get acquainted with the traditions of the indigenous population tend to visit the city …
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Niigata has a lot of amazing attractions, acquaintance with which will make any vacation exciting and informative. The city's most famous historical symbol is Aizuwakamatsu Castle dating …
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In Niigata, fans of unusual entertainment will have the opportunity to visit Marinepia Nihonkai Aquarium, which is considered one of the largest and most interesting in the country. It is …
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1. Niigata has a large international airport that regularly receives flights from various Europen and Asian countries. Many travelers come here through Tokyo - from the capital of Japan, the …
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Survived castles around Niigata
♥ Castle 'Shibata Castle' Shibata, 24.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Nagaoka Castle' Nagaoka, 55.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Tsuruga Castle' Tsuruga, 90.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Kasugayama Castle' Jōetsu, 113.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Shibata Castle' Shibata, 24.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Nagaoka Castle' Nagaoka, 55.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Tsuruga Castle' Tsuruga, 90.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Kasugayama Castle' Jōetsu, 113.4 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Niigata
♥ National Park 'Hakusan' , 1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Bandai asahi' , 55.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Oze' , 111.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Prefectural Natural Park 'Kosado' , 128.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Prefectural Natural Park 'Nanko' , 136.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Hakusan' , 1 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Bandai asahi' , 55.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Oze' , 111.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Prefectural Natural Park 'Kosado' , 128.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Prefectural Natural Park 'Nanko' , 136.3 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Niigata from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
AGASA Lab
From the series “Incredible Labs for Space and Physics Research”
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Distance from Niigata center - 188.2 km.
The formation of the very first installation, called AGASA-20, was completed in 1984. The area of the scientific polygon was 20 square kilometers. It operated until 1989 and was re-formed as the new AGASA Lab. It was officially launched in 1990. This research laboratory has been operating for 14 years. The installation formed in Japan has become one of the largest on the planet. It consisted of a complex of 111 surface detectors, as well as 27 muon detectors. …
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Fukushima Daini Nuclear Plant
From the series “The Most Radioactive Zones on the Planet”
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Distance from Niigata center - 185.9 km.
Continuous cleaning works on its territory do not stop after the accident. Experts note that it will take at least 40 years for full recovery. Currently, the main danger for the residents of the surrounding areas is a leak of radioactive water from the plant, which began to wash over the underground barriers. It’s difficult to monitor the situation even after the construction of new storage facilities. A huge amount of contaminated water can cause a new catastrophe. …
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Hilton builds third luxury hotel in Kyoto
It will welcome its first guests in 2024. 313 rooms of various categories will be available, the interior of rooms and hotel spaces will become one of the main features of the high-class hotel. When decorating the rooms, it is planned to use local textiles, which are famous for their high quality and are considered to be one of the best in the world.
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30.09.2023
It will welcome its first guests in 2024. 313 rooms of various categories will be available, the interior of rooms and hotel spaces will become one of the main features of the high-class hotel. When decorating the rooms, it is planned to use local textiles, which are famous for their high quality and are considered to be one of the best in the world.

30.09.2023
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