Geographic features

Located on the Sea of Japan side, slightly north of the center of the main island of Honshu. Surrounded by mountains including the Asahi Mountain Range and the Echigo Mountain Range. Has many rivers that flow into the Sea of Japan, including the Shinano River, the longest river in Japan, and the Agano River. Consists of vast fertile flatlands such as the Echigo Plains and Takada Plains. Sado Island is 45 km northwest of Niigata City.

Main industries

Food manufacturing, the chemical industry, fabricated metal products manufacturing

Symbols

Prefectural tree: Snow camellia
Prefectural flower: Tulip
Prefectural bird: Japanese crested ibis
Prefectural fish: Nishikigoi (ornamental carp)
Prefectural stone: Jade
Prefectural symbol:

Number of visitors

42,997,139 （2021）

Administrative divisions

Niigata Prefecture --- 20 cities, 6 towns, 4 villages

Official website

http://www.pref.niigata.lg.jp/