The 15 Best Day Trips from Niigata

Nearby Japan destinations worth a visit - with distance, direction, and what to see.

The best day trips from Niigata, Japan - 15 nearby places worth a visit, including Kōriyama, Fukushima, Nagaoka. Each is within easy reach, with the distance, direction, and what to see so you can plan your days.

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    Kōriyama, Japan

    132 km SE of Niigata327,692 people
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    Fukushima, Japan

    127 km E of Niigata294,237 people
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    Nagaoka, Japan

    55 km S of Niigata266,936 people
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    Yamagata, Japan

    121 km E of Niigata248,772 people
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    Jōetsu, Japan

    112 km SW of Niigata189,430 people
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    Tsuruoka, Japan

    112 km NE of Niigata125,389 people
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    Aizu-Wakamatsu, Japan

    93 km SE of Niigata118,159 people
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    Nasushiobara, Japan

    139 km SE of Niigata115,794 people
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    Sakata, Japan

    131 km NE of Niigata100,273 people
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    Shibata, Japan

    26 km E of Niigata96,236 people
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    Sanjō, Japan

    35 km S of Niigata94,642 people
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    Yonezawa, Japan

    94 km E of Niigata94,486 people
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    Kashiwazaki, Japan

    75 km SW of Niigata86,183 people
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    Nikkō, Japan

    140 km S of Niigata77,661 people
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    Tsubame, Japan

    30 km S of Niigata77,382 people

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Niigata?
Popular day trips from Niigata include Kōriyama, Fukushima, Nagaoka, Yamagata, Jōetsu. All are within about 150 km.
How far are day trips from Niigata?
These destinations sit roughly 15-150 km from Niigata. The closest is Shibata, about 26 km E.
How do you plan day trips from Niigata?
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