Higashi-ku

Higashi-ku spans 38.62 square kilometers in northeastern Niigata, bordered by the Sea of Japan and the Shinano River with residential zones in north and south.

The area transformed from Echigo Province to Nuttari town in 1889, later merging with Niigata city in 1914, followed by Ogata and Ishiyama villages in 1943.

The ward maintains a population of 136,224 residents across 60,830 households, representing 17 percent of Niigata city's total population within its boundaries.

Transportation infrastructure includes the JR East Shin'etsu Main Line, Hakushin Line, and Niigata Kotsu bus services connecting different parts of the ward.

The ward contains both Niigata Airport and Niigata Harbor, making it a central transportation hub for the entire Niigata Prefecture region.

Location: Niigata

Website: https://city.niigata.lg.jp/higashi

GPS coordinates: 37.93694,139.07306

Latest update: March 21, 2025 06:40