Niigata

Niigata Prefecture is one of Japan's leading rice spots, and rice cultivation is active mainly in the Echigo Plain. The coastal port town developed as a port of call for Kitamae ships during the Edo period, and became one of the five ports opened during the Meiji period, and became a base for international exchange. In addition, Sado Island was once home to one of the world's leading gold mountains, now listed as World Cultural Heritage. In addition, the Nagaoka Festival, which colors the night sky, is one of the most popular in Japan. Traditional crafts such as Kamo-paularned chest have been handed down, and Koshihikari, sake and Hegisoba are familiar as specialty products. In winter, there is a lot of snow, and it is also popular with domestic and foreign ski guests.