Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Niigata deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Niigata

Niigata in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5036
1 night at 3-star hotel
Niigata in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5036
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Niigata

Plane

When flying to Niigata, you’ll arrive at Niigata (KIJ), which is located 8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Niigata is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 158 miles from Niigata. You’ll find branches of Times and IX Rental, among others, in Tokyo.

Plane

When flying to Niigata, you’ll arrive at Niigata (KIJ), which is located 8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Niigata is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 158 miles from Niigata. You’ll find branches of Times and IX Rental, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Niigata

GAJYamagata Junmachi
SYOShonai
KIJNiigata

Airlines serving Niigata

Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,096 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (430 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,944 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (853 reviews)
Vietnam Airlines
Good (293 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (567 reviews)
Tigerair Taiwan
Good (18 reviews)
Fuji Dream Airlines
Excellent (2 reviews)
IBEX Airlines
TOKI AIR
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Where to stay in popular areas of Niigata

Most booked hotels in Niigata

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Ana Crowne Plaza Niigata By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,497+
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Hotel Global View Niigata
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,092+
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Art Hotel Niigata Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,711+
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Dormy Inn Niigata Natural Hot Spring
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,219+
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Hiring a car in Niigata

Hiring a car in Niigata costs ₹ 7,505 per day, on average, or ₹ 15,011 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 102 per litre in Niigata (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,230 and ₹ 1,640.

Hiring a car in Niigata costs ₹ 7,505 per day, on average, or ₹ 15,011 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 102 per litre in Niigata (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,230 and ₹ 1,640.

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