Kariwa district, Administrative district in Niigata Prefecture, Japan
Located between the cities of Nagaoka and Kashiwazaki, Kariwa district covers 26.27 square kilometers with a population density of 174 people per square kilometer.
The district, established on April 9, 1879, originated from the former Koshi District and underwent significant changes when Santō District separated during the Edo period.
The district maintains traditional festivals throughout the year, including the Takiya Toro Oshiai Matsuri in April and the Kariwa-mura Furusato Matsuri in August.
The district contains multiple transportation routes, including access to the JR East Echigo Line and major roadways such as the Hokuriku Expressway and National Route 8.
The area hosts part of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, which was previously recognized as the largest nuclear generating station by electrical capacity worldwide.
Location: Niigata Prefecture
Inception: April 9, 1879
GPS coordinates: 37.42030,138.64400
Latest update: April 16, 2025 21:28
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