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Nagaoka, Regional transportation hub in Niigata Prefecture, Japan

Nagaoka extends across the middle reaches of the Shinano River, featuring extensive rice fields and 16 sake breweries throughout its 891 square kilometers.

The city began as a castle town in 1616 under lord Hori Naoyori, later experiencing substantial growth after the discovery of Higashiyama oil wells.

The Nagaoka Fireworks Festival takes place annually on August 2nd and 3rd, drawing thousands of visitors to witness the grand pyrotechnic displays.

Located 80 minutes from Tokyo via Joetsu Shinkansen, Nagaoka maintains direct rail connections to major cities across Niigata Prefecture.

The Rice and Carp Cultivation System of Nagaoka received recognition as a Japanese Nationally Important Agricultural Heritage System.

Location: Niigata Prefecture

Inception: April 1, 1906

Website: https://www.city.nagaoka.niigata.jp/

Shares border with: Niigata, Tsubame, Sanjo, Mitsuke, Uonuma, Ojiya, Tokamachi, Kashiwazaki, Izumozaki, Kariwa, Yahiko, Sado

Website: https://city.nagaoka.niigata.jp

GPS coordinates: 37.44619,138.85125

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:25

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