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    • filter_dramaUnderstand
      Niigata is a harbor city with a population of 810,000 facing the Sea of Japan. It is situated approximately 250 kilometers directly north of Tokyo, and is connected with Tokyo via the Shinkansen and an expressway. Niigata is a rice growing region famed for the high quality of its rice and sake.
      • History

        The Port of Niigata was established in the 16th Century, and the town prospered. In 1858, when the Japan-U.S.A. Treaty of Amity and Commerce was signed, Niigata was designated as one of five ports in Japan to conduct trade with the outside world. Niigata's international port was subsequently opened in 1868. In 1889, Niigata was formally incorporated as a city.

    • filter_dramaGet in
      • By train

        Niigata is the terminus of the Joetsu Shinkansen line to [wiki=62413a57c5e3dc51177995fa175d3286]Tokyo[/wiki]. The fastest trains take just over 2 hours and cost ¥10,270 one-way. The shinkansen through Tokyo is the fastway to access Niigata from [wiki=0d70a380fe641d8206c6d43c185b9c23]Osaka[/wiki], [wiki=492379b2b8f7ac3f7cc8e0ca6254f4b1]Kyoto[/wiki], and [wiki=676c34d7107e519616752eeec31e7305]Kobe[/wiki] (5 hours/¥22,310).

        A cheaper way to reach Niigata from Tokyo is to take the Moonlight Echigo from [wiki=0fd46e6271a057d24447bbb836392df5]Shinjuku[/wiki], which makes a 6-hour run leaving Tokyo at night and arriving in Niigata very early in the morning. The train costs ¥5,910 each way, but is more popular during [wiki=5c7e7ebb1d9892185cbbd313810f90c0]Seishun 18 Ticket[/wiki] seasons when the price can be as low as ¥2,000.

        From Kanazawa take the shinkansen Hakutaka to Joetsumyoko and transfer there to the Shirayuki (188min/¥10,130). Note that the Shirayuki only runs five times a day, so if you miss that connection take the shinkansen to Takasaki (215 minutes/¥18,590) or Omiya (236 minutes/¥23,330) where you can Transfer to the Joestsu Shinkansen referenced above.

        Trains to and from the north are fewer and farther between. The most convenient service is the Inaho limited express to [wiki=3c70994da889300cec798c325d180645]Akita[/wiki], which runs three times a day (4 hours, ¥7,020 one way). Local trains also run up and down the Japan Sea coast, but only run every two hours or so toward the northern part of the prefecture.

      • By plane

        Niigata Airport[url=http://www.niigata-airport.gr.jp/?lang=en]]handles international Korea ([[Seoul[/url]] daily on Korean Air), China ([wiki=5466ee572bcbc75830d044e66ab429bc]Shanghai[/wiki] three times weekly on China Eastern, [wiki=73fd77c513b4a6aa081850cd86a7d0c4]Harbin[/wiki] four times weekly on China Southern), and [wiki=2dc47f81fc4257e14c4d0fcd90d03b9a]Guam[/wiki] (twice weekly on Continental). There are also frequent domestic flights from [wiki=0d70a380fe641d8206c6d43c185b9c23]Osaka[/wiki](Itami Airport) (¥25,100 one way), [wiki=e9d6eb12ff84740501a444198e2675c2]Sapporo[/wiki] (¥28,700 one way), [wiki=10b22625bf8918f4fd3ae2f185bd44c8]Nagoya[/wiki][wiki=cc99a6d9ecd128de058ea7d39dca4ee2](Chubu Airport)[/wiki], [wiki=f5d540492523ba1f8e1516239c6b60fb]Fukuoka[/wiki] (¥31,700 one way), and [wiki=720c8459a5c7a18553559698c93b9bf7]Sado[/wiki].

        Shuttle buses run on a regular schedule from the JR Niigata South Exit directly to airport approximately every 30 minutes (25 minutes, ¥400 one way).

      • By bus

        Niigata Kotsu runs highway buses to Ikebukuro Station in [wiki=62413a57c5e3dc51177995fa175d3286]Tokyo[/wiki] (5.5 hours, ¥5,250 one way), [wiki=10b22625bf8918f4fd3ae2f185bd44c8]Nagoya[/wiki] (7.5 hours, ¥7,800 one way), [wiki=1901cfca6be19dc8269bc64b25ad23ea]Sendai[/wiki] (3.8 hours, ¥4,500 one way), and overnight to [wiki=0d70a380fe641d8206c6d43c185b9c23]Osaka[/wiki] and [wiki=492379b2b8f7ac3f7cc8e0ca6254f4b1]Kyoto[/wiki] (8 hours, ¥8,450 each way), as well as to a number of other cities.

      • By boat

        [url=http://www.sadokisen.co.jp/]Sado Kisen[/url] operates frequent services to Ryotsu on [wiki=71bf4594150578cc4d89770631a7c297]Sado Island[/wiki]. Rapid ferries cost ¥5,960 and cover the distance in one hour, while larger car ferries cost just ¥2,060 but take 2.5 hours.

        [url=http://www.snf.jp/]Shin-Nihonkai Ferry[/url](06-6348-1120) operates a daily service between [wiki=56af24de2d4f09ae8363a8854eaaff94]Otaru[/wiki] and Niigata (18 hours, ¥6,200+) .Service is overnight, and private cabins are available for a higher fare (the base fare buys sleeping space on the floor).

        Ferries to [wiki=e5aa23b540ec1892cc88127073613ec0]Vladivostok[/wiki] appear to be discontinued until further notice, but as of 2005 there are still regular services from [wiki=9f6c657ae53dda32b0eee8f23b210415]Toyama[/wiki].

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      • By Bicycle

        Most major sights in Niigata can be easily accessed by bicycle. Rentals are provided by the city from several locations scattered throughout and rental fees are ¥100 for the first 3 hours and ¥100 for each additional hour. If you plan on keeping the bicycle longer than 4 hours, the trick is to return the bicycle at a nearby rental outlet and check it out again before your first 3 hours are up. In this way, your rental is charged the ¥100 rate each 3 hours. The tourist information office in the Niigata train station can supply you with the necessary maps and show you the closest rental office - about 5 minutes walk. The rental location can also supply you with maps that show you all the rental outlets. ID is needed to rent a bike. Be sure to check the brakes, tire pressure, and how to use the bike lock before you leave the rental outlet.

      • By Bus

        The city loop travels around most major sites and a few minor sites. They are decorated with the local Manga characters Inuyasha (Yellow) and Dokaben (Pink) also showing their direction.
        They both start and end their loops at the Nigatta train station and run from 08:40 till about 18:00 from April to March. A whole day pass costs 500円.
        Runs every 70 minutes or every 40 minutes during summer

      • By Car

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    • filter_dramaSee
      A museum where you can learn about the history and culture of the port town of Niigata.
      * which was originally a wealthy family's home, built 1885-1887. The museum comprises several buildings, and a few restaurants/cafes. Documents and art collections including paintings and sculptures from former households are on display. It is worth at least a half day visit. Next door sits the Saito family villa that is also worth a visit to just to enjoy their large garden. Cycle or take the city loop bus to stop 6 or 13
      * Toki Messe is a modern multi-use convention center. The observation deck on the top floor is a tourist spot where you can observe a panoramic view of Niigata City.
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      *The residence of the rice and shipping family Ozawa that was first built in the Edo period. It is said to be an example of Niigata Machiya style buildings and curiously has the living quarters facing the road and the business rooms towards the rear of the property.
      *A modest museum that discusses the anime making process and informs about local mangaka. It is well complimented by the separate manga house and also has a good collection of miniatures and toys in the adjacent game centre.
      * In Niigata, you can enjoy Shinano River Cruise. You can see the scenery of Niigata City from the waterbus that runs along the Shinano River. There is also an open-air deck where passengers can relax and enjoy the view from the river outside. There are three cruises a day.
      * Tsukioka Carillon Park is a multi-purpose park located next to Tsukioka Hot Springs. The park has a lot to offer for visitors, including the beautiful sound of chimes coming from the Carillon Tower as well as children’s play area. The Carillon Culture Hall exhibits swords created by National Living Treasure Akitsugu Amata. Visitors can enjoy bathing in hot springs at Houzuki-no-sato Onsen, located within the Park.
      * Nagaoka is famous for fireworks. Nagaoka festival is held from 1-3 August yearly. On 1 August, an evening event is held, on 2 and 3, fireworks are launched. About 20,000 fireworks are launched around Shinano river side for two days
    • filter_dramaDo
      Niigata has a wonderful shopping area. The Rainbow Tower and ocean are nearby. There is a beautiful theater, ferry rides on the river, several museums, and in winter you can watch the swans come in.
      *Batting Cages
      *Indoor amusement centre
      (Amusement arcade, Batting Cages, Bowling, Karaoke, Squash, Mini Golf etc)
      *A nice complement to the manga anime museum with a small library of manga and a classroom space upstairs.
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      *Niigata Isetan is a department store.
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      • Currency exchange

        You can exchange foreign currency, and sell and buy traveler's check at airport, bic hotel, local bank branches, Japan Post Bank branches and post offices.Some post offices do not provide this service. Even if they provide it, the kinds of currency that they can exchange vary between offices.

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    • filter_dramaEat
      Like many areas in Japan, Niigata area is supposedly well known for its rice. Like many areas in Japan, some locals claim it's the best rice in Japan. It's known for the following specialties:
      * Uonuma koshihikari rice.
      * Shoyu (soy-sauce) and yofu (western-style) katsudon.
      * Shoyu sekihan.
      * Wappa-han (seafood and rice steamed in a bamboo basket).
      * Sasa-dango (mochi pounded rice balls filled with red bean paste, seasoned with mugwort and wrapped in bamboo leaves).
      * Po-po-yaki (steamed bread flavored with brown sugar).
      * Hegi-soba (soba from the Uonuma and Ojiya areas that uses a special kind of seaweed).
      * Tsubame-sanjo ramen (ramen made using thick udon-style noodles).
      * Tochio aburage (aburaage is called "aburage" in Tochio).
      * Kirazu (dishes using okara).
      * Kakinomoto (edible chrysanthemums).
      * Kanzuri (a special seasoning from Myōkō made by leaving chili pepper exposed on snow, then adding flour, salt and yuzu).
      *Sushi and Japanese food restaurant.
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      *A vegetable stew
    • filter_dramaDrink
      Along with hundreds of izakaya and other Japanese bars, there are a number of foreigner-run bars in the city. These include [url=http://rocksrocks.hp.infoseek.co.jp/]Rocks[/url] (70s-90s rock music bar), Hot Spot, Northern Lights Canadian bar, [url=http://www.shm.jp/]Shame[/url] and [url=http://www.immigrantscafe.com/cafe/index.html]Immigrants Cafe[/url], which also does great food at reasonable prices.
      *Niigata has more than 100 types of sake on display here. Pay ¥500 and you can sample any 5. If you show your city loop pass you get another sample free.
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      • Budget

        * (website in Japanese only)High-Speed Internet-access LAN ports in all rooms.

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        *A branch of the American hotel chain.
        *Japanese-style spa hotel.

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      • Splurge

        *All rooms are on high floors (22nd-29th floor).
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        *Japanese-style inn.
        *European-style services and cuisine.

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    • filter_dramaGet out
      [wiki=6f2f4fc0f23318d6cc753d530455204c]Niigata prefecture[/wiki] is an area rich in natural resources and its natural park area ranks second in the nation. Niigata-ken also has the second most bathing beaches in Japan, the third most ski resorts and the fourth most hot springs in the country.

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      [wiki=68aac19f23c7667a7cca35a5ed764cc4]ja:新潟市[/wiki]

      [[WikiPedia:Niigata, Niigata]]
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