Niigata travel guide
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You're Going to Love Niigata
With a population of 505,272, Niigata is the largest city in Niigata Prefecture, Japan by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Niigata to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Niigata
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Niigata in August, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 230 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Niigata, with an average rainfall of 90 mm.
How to Get to Niigata
Plane
When flying to Niigata, you’ll arrive at Niigata (KIJ), which is located 13 km from the city centre.
Train
The train station in Niigata is called Niigata, and is located 6 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Niigata is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 254 km from Niigata. You’ll find branches of Relax Rent A Car and Alamo, among others, in Tokyo.