Tsubame

The city spreads across 110 square kilometers of central Niigata Prefecture, with the Shinano River flowing through its industrial districts.

The area evolved from a river port during the Edo period into a manufacturing center, gaining city status on March 31, 1954.

Local artisans maintain traditions of metalworking, producing cutlery and tableware that appears at international events including the Nobel Banquet.

The city connects to major transportation routes via the JR East Echigo Line, Yahiko Line, and Hokuriku Expressway for efficient regional access.

Tsubame manufacturers create 90 percent of Japan's silverware production, combining traditional techniques with modern manufacturing methods.

Location: Niigata Prefecture

Inception: March 31, 1954

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

Shares border with: Niigata, Nagaoka, Sanjo, Yahiko

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

GPS coordinates: 37.67308,138.88222

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:28