Niigata is a city located on the coast of the Sea of Japan in the northwest of Japan's main island Honshu. The city was founded on February 1, 1868. It is the capital of Niigata Prefecture and the largest city in the prefecture by population. As of 1 October 2016, the city had an estimated population of 812,583 and a population density of 1,100 persons per km². The city's main attraction is its long sandy beach, which stretches for 15 kilometers. Niigata is also a major industrial center, with a large port and nuclear power plants.
Average temperatures during the day in Niigata.