page_title: Niigata
hierarchical_section_title: Niigata
context_page_description: Niigata is the capital city of Niigata Prefecture in Japan. The port city is on the island of Sea of Japan. The city has the mouth of Shinano River which is the longest river in Japan.
context_section_description: Niigata (新潟市 Niigata-shi) is the capital city of Niigata Prefecture in Japan. The port city is on the island of Sea of Japan.  The city has the mouth of Shinano River which is the longest river in Japan.
caption: Location of Niigata in Niigata