Niigata
in Niigata Shi of Niigata, Japan

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.886 and 139.006 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 53' 10" and E 139° 0' 21"
Currency and Currency Code:
Yen - JPY
Spoken languages:
Japanese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:00 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:33 am and 6:04 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-30.250 and -50.233 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pinhal
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Japan in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Japan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Japan. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Explore Niigata

Niigata in Niigata Shi (Niigata) with it's 505,272 inhabitants is a city in Japan about 156 mi (or 252 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital.

Local time in Niigata is now 06:00 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 10 airports in the vicinity of Niigata, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Niigata Airport in a distance of 8 mi (or 13 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Japan is Shrines and Temples of Nikko in a distance of 85 mi (or 137 km), South-East. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Gosen, Kamo, Tsubame, Agano and Sanjo. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 47%
Air Pressure 1021 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Friday, 29th of March 2024

10°C (50 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

11°C (51 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Scattered clouds, strong breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

11°C (52 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Crowne Plaza ANA Niigata

Address
3,7 mi
5-11-20 BANDAI, CHUO-KU, NIIGATA
950-8531 NIIGATA, NIIGATA
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Okura Niigata

Address
3,4 mi
6 53 KAWABATA CHO CHUO KU
951-8053 Chuo-Ku,Niigata-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Toyoko Inn Niigata Furumachi

Address
3,4 mi
1168-2 Nanaban-cho Kami-okawamae-dori
951-8068 Niigata-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Niigata Grand Hotel

Address
3,5 mi
3 2230, SHIMO OKAWAMAE DORI, NIIGATA 951 8052, JAPAN.
9518052 Shimookawamaedori,Chuo-Ku,Niigata-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Chisun Inn Niigata Chuo IC

Address
1,9 mi
14-5, Konan
950-1151 Niigata
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


(RYOKAN) Iida Ryokan

Address
2,9 mi
1 86 45, HIGASHINAKADORI, CHUO KU NIIGATA SHI, NIIGATA, 951 8116, JAPAN.
9518116 Niigata Shi Chuo Ku
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


APA Hotel Niigata Higashinakadori

Address
3,0 mi
289-2-2 Higashinakadori
951-8116 Niigata-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


APA Hotel Niigata-Furumachi

Address
3,3 mi
1037-1, 6-Bancho, Higashiboridori,
951-8065 Chuo-Ku,Niigata-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


CHISUN HOTEL AND CC NIIGATA

Address
3,6 mi
1-1 SASAGUCHI
950-0911 Niigatashi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Toyoko Inn Niigata Ekimae

Address
3,6 mi
1-2-2 Hanazono
950-0086 Niigata-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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Albirex Niigata vs Kashiwa Reysol: J-League 2012 (Round 20)

Published: August 08, 2012
Length: 51:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: J-League

Albirex Niigata 1-1 Kashiwa Reysol: Things were looking up for home side Albirex under their new manager Masaaki Yanagishita. They've only lost once in six games and their win over FC Tokyo...


Sakenojin Niigata 2013 | 酒の陣

Published: March 20, 2013
Length: 43:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JapanFilms

The Sakenojin is the Oktoberfest of the Japanese sake world held annually in Niigata in March. People over 20 can attend and taste hundreds of varieties of sake. As well as sake there are stalls...


Albirex Niigata vs Urawa Reds: J-League 2013 (Round 4)

Published: April 03, 2013
Length: 02:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: J-League

Albirex Niigata 0-2 Urawa Reds: Albirex Niigata earned their first point of the season in round three against Omiya Ardija. Their next test was against another Saitama outfit, Urawa Reds who...


Murakami Castle, Niigata Japan, and the origin of Gaijin Smash.

Published: September 19, 2014
Length: 39:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Grinning Studios

In this video, Grin from Grinning Studios, takes a trip to Murakami Castle with Bryan Baier, of Traveling on a dime. Learn about this castle, and the layout, with a bit of humor included....


Mochi Maki in Murakami, Niigata, Japan

Published: April 30, 2014
Length: 07:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Grinning Studios

http://grinningstudio.blogspot.com The blog. https://twitter.com/GrinningStudio Follow me on twitter. https://www.facebook.com/GrinningStudio Follow me on Facebook. In this video, my wife...


Albirex Niigata Vs Vegalta Sendai: J-League 2012 (Round 8)

Published: May 02, 2012
Length: 34:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: J-League

Albirex Niigata 0-1 Vegalta Sendai: We begin Round eight action at the Big Swan stadium. League leaders Vegalta Sendai made the trip to Niigata looking to extend their unbeaten run of seven...


Albirex Niigata Vs Vissel Kobe: J-League 2012 (Round 28)

Published: October 10, 2012
Length: 56:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: J-League

Albirex Niigata 0-0 Vissel Kobe: Vissel Kobe travelled to the Big Swan stadium on the back of a five-match losing streak in all competitions. Albirex Niigata had won only twice at home in the...


NIIGATA AERIAL SHOOT Vol.1 新潟空撮動画

Published: November 13, 2012
Length: 22:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: NiigataBBTV

新潟の景色を空中から探訪! 新潟(西港、八幡山古墳、満願寺はさ木、小須戸橋、矢代田) 村上(笹川流れ、山熊田) 胎内(乙宝寺) 魚沼(六十里...


Wakuwaku Festival Niigata

Published: February 14, 2015
Length: 15:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JapanFilms

Wakuwaku Winter Festival in Niigata prefecture involves digging snow caves, watching and hearing a crackling bonfire of bamboo and rice straw, playing ball games, drawing pictures, painting...


NIIGATA MD Series all-electric injection molding machine

Published: April 26, 2012
Length: 38:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: NIIGATAIMM

From the pioneer in all-electric injection molding, the NIIGATA MD Series ( MD200 featured here) boasts wide tie bar spacing, 16 user programmable inputs and 16 outputs, wear resistant screw...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Meirin College

Meirin College is a private junior college in Niigata, Niigata, Japan, established in 1997.

Located at 37.8939, 138.982 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1997, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Niigata Prefecture

The Nippon Dental University

The Nippon Dental University is a private university in Niigata, Niigata, Japan, established in 1987. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1983. One out of every seven dentists in Japan is a graduate of this school.

Located at 37.9108, 139.01 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1983, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Niigata Prefecture

The Nippon Dental University College at Niigata

The Nippon Dental University College at Niigata is one of the privatejunior Colleges located at Niigata, Niigata in Japan. It was established in 1987, and is now attached to The Nippon Dental University.

Located at 37.9119, 139.01 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Private universities and colleges in Japan, Japanese junior colleges, Universities and colleges in Niigata Prefecture

Terao Station

Terao Station is a train station in Nishi-ku, Niigata, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 37.8792, 138.974 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Niigata Prefecture

Kobari Station

Kobari Station is a train station in Nishi-ku, Niigata, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 37.8897, 138.991 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Niigata Prefecture

Aoyama Station (Niigata)

Aoyama Station is a train station in Nishi-ku, Niigata, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 37.8989, 139.002 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Niigata Prefecture

Sekiya Station (Niigata)

Sekiya Station is a train station in Chūō-ku, Niigata, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 37.9058, 139.015 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Niigata Prefecture

Hakusan Station (Niigata)

Hakusan Station is a railway station on the Echigo Line in Chūō-ku, Niigata, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Located at 37.9122, 139.03 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Niigata Prefecture

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Niahi-niigata, Niigata, Nigita, KIJ, 新潟市, にいがたし, 新潟, にいがた, ニイガタ, ニイガタシ, 니가타 시, Ниигата