Niigata, Japan

Cruise Port

Niigata

Prefecture capital and Designated city in Chūbu, Japan.

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Overview

Niigata is a cruise port in Japan. It lies on the coast at approximately 37.916, 139.036.

About Niigata

Niigata is a city located in the northern part of Niigata Prefecture. It is the capital and the most populous city of Niigata Prefecture, and one of the cities designated by government ordinance of Japan, located in the Chūbu region of Japan. It is the most populous city on the west coast of Honshu, and the second most populous city in the Chūbu region after Nagoya. It faces the Sea of Japan and Sado Island. As of 1 September 2022, the city had an estimated population of 779,049, and a population density of 1,072 persons per km2. The total area is 726.45 square kilometres (280.48 sq mi). Greater Niigata, the Niigata Metropolitan Employment Area, has a GDP of US$43.3 billion as of 2010.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Niigata — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Niigata

Niigata from Bandaijima Building 20200906 P4
Niigata from Bandaijima Building 20200906 P4
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Bandaibashi-Bridge 20130929
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160716 Old Niigata Customs Government Building Niigata Japan01n
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Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 31°C in Aug and coolest around 5°C in Jan (average daytime highs).

Jan
5°
0°
Feb
6°
1°
Mar
11°
3°
Apr
15°
7°
May
20°
12°
Jun
24°
18°
Jul
28°
23°
Aug
31°
25°
Sep
27°
21°
Oct
20°
14°
Nov
15°
9°
Dec
9°
4°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Niigata the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Niigata, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →