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Niigata

Niigata · Japan · View on map

Ships dock at Yama-no-shita Wharf at a Sea of Japan port, and passengers head to the city, the riverside and sightseeing in the surrounding area.

From port to town

Model plan 1 (Japanese)

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Niigata · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

Japanese
Language
Japanese yen
Currency

Details being researched: Population, Climate, Best time to visit, Local food, Sights

Monthly average high / low temperatures
6°
0°Jan
7°
0°Feb
10°
2°Mar
16°
7°Apr
22°
13°May
25°
18°Jun
29°
22°Jul
31°
23°Aug
27°
19°Sep
21°
13°Oct
15°
7°Nov
9°
2°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: NIIGATA · about 2.8 km from port · Last checked: Oct 5, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Getting there from Japan

KIJ
Niigata Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

About 4.2 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)

Details being researched: Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Ports in the same region

Model plans in this region

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