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'
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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Ashikaga Flower Park
From the series “Top 16 Most Unusual and Original Parks and Gardens”
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Distance from Niigata center - 182.9 km.
The main treasure of the park is wisteria. There are more than 1 500 plants of that kind, whose age is no less than 60 years. The history of the park is very interesting. The first facility in the area was laid out hundreds of years ago by order of the emperor. Over the time, the scope of the park gradually expanded. A lot of flowers and plants were planted in the early 20th century. Some age-old wisterias have survived to the present day. Trees form the 80-meter-long Tunnel of Love. The wonderful park is open all year round, every day from 9 am to 6 pm. …
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Hyatt Offers Special Rates for Long-term Guests
Last year messed up many travel plans and caused a record number of hotel booking cancelations around the world. Travelers who are eager to see the world and can enjoy a longer vacation will be pleasantly surprised by the new program by Hyatt. The internationally famous hotelier has just launched a new program called “The Great Relocate”. This promotion targets consumers who want to stay abroad for a longer period.
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24.02.2021
Last year messed up many travel plans and caused a record number of hotel booking cancelations around the world. Travelers who are eager to see the world and can enjoy a longer vacation will be pleasantly surprised by the new program by Hyatt. The internationally famous hotelier has just launched a new program called “The Great Relocate”. This promotion targets consumers who want to stay abroad for a longer period.

24.02.2021
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