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Travel Tips for Your Vacations to Niigata

Niigata Prefecture is located along the coast of the Sea of Japan in the Chubu Region. It is famous for its high quality rice, beautiful coastal and mountain scenery, spectacular firework displays in summer, skiing in winter, and hot spring bathing all year round.

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How to Travel Around Niigata Prefecture

Travel to Niigata Airport (KIJ) and take a bus to Niigata City, 6 km (4 miles), where Niigata Station acts as a transport hub. You can travel by train from there to major cities and local towns. Bus companies such as Niigata Kotsu Co. operate local and long-distance services in Niigata prefecture. Consider purchasing the JR EAST PASS (Nagano, Niigata area), which allows unlimited rides for five consecutive days on trains within certain areas.

Seasonal Event Information

  • The annual music festival, the Earth Celebration, takes place on Sado Island in August, and is hosted by Sado's world-renowned Kodo taiko group.
  • The Niigata Festival in August features a giant dancing parade and processions and culminates in a spectacular firework display.
  • Also in August, the Nagaoka Fireworks Festival
  • In July, vibrate to the sound of Fuji Rock Festival! It is a three-day event that gathers over 100 Japanese and international musicians!

Climate in Niigata Prefecture

Summers are short, warm, and humid; winters are very cold and windy, and it is wet and mostly cloudy all year round. Choose a light jacket and sweater in spring, t-shirts in summer, a coat in autumn, and a down jacket, gloves, hat, and scarf during winter. Buy tickets to Niigata Prefecture for spring and autumn if you prefer milder weather.

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