
Niigata Travel Guide
Japan
Niigata is a Japanese city of 797,865 people on the Sea of Japan coast. It sits on Japan’s main island of Honshu and uses Japan Standard Time.
Travellers arriving by air use Niigata Airport, the airport serving the city. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so the nearby coastline is not centred on specific beach destinations.
Local time
Population
Weather in Niigata
Sun
Mon
Tue
Know before you go
Pays in JPY
Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 110
Dial code +81
Tipping: Tipping is not customary in Japan. Attempts to tip may cause confusion or even be considered rude. Exceptional service is already factored into prices.
Best time to visit Niigata
Jan
6°25Feb
6°19Mar
11°17Apr
16°13May
20°13Jun
25°12Jul
30°15Aug
31°12Sep
28°17Oct
21°17Nov
15°17Dec
9°24Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Niigata
新津記念館
history museum
0.3 km
新潟県スポーツ公園
park
4.2 km
白山神社
christian place of worship
0.1 km
燕喜館
historic site
0.2 km
新潟市民芸術文化会館 りゅーとぴあ
theatre venue
0.5 km
Jazz Flash
music venue
0.8 km
新潟県護国神社
christian place of worship
0.9 km
NSG美術館
art museum
1.2 km
Getting there
Niigata Airport · 7.8 km
Frequently asked Questions
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, AtoBeach cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies. We recommend verifying details with official sources before travelling.