Chūō-ku, Administrative ward in Niigata, Japan
Chūō-ku extends across 37.75 square kilometers in northern central Niigata, bordering the Sea of Japan with a population of 181,236 residents.
The area transformed from a section of Echigo Province into a vital trade port following the 1858 Harris Treaty, leading to its designation as a ward in 2007.
The Furumachi district contains traditional shopping areas along Masaya-koji street, connecting local markets and commercial establishments to Niigata Station.
The ward houses the City Office, multiple government agencies, educational institutions, and serves as a transportation hub with access to the Jōetsu Shinkansen line.
The Bandai Bridge, Niigata City History Museum, and Hakusan Park form a network of landmarks across both sides of the Shinano River.
Location: Niigata
Inception: April 1, 2007
Website: https://www.city.niigata.lg.jp/chuo/
Website: https://city.niigata.lg.jp/chuo
GPS coordinates: 37.91611,139.03639
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:56
Japan National Route 8
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Japan National Route 7
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Bandai Bridge
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Japan National Route 289
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Next21
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Kaishi Professional University
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Niigata Nippo Media Ship
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Niigata-City Performing Arts Center
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新潟縣廳舍
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Niigata City History Museum
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Niigata City Art Museum
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Niigata Science Museum
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LEXN Niigata
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Niigata Local Meteorological Observatory
2.8 km
Niigata Sake-no-jin
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Niigata Prefectural Sports Park
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Eigeki Daiyo
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Niigata Saitō Villa
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Niigata Toyanogata Park
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