Seiro

Seiro is a town district in Niigata Prefecture located between Niigata and Shibata cities with access to a coastline along the Sea of Japan. The area spans roughly 38 square kilometers and includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and connects to major routes through expressways and national roads.

The region began as a fishing village before becoming an administrative area during the Meiji period. It received formal establishment as a town on April 1, 1889.

Rice farming has shaped how people here live and work together through the decades. Local celebrations throughout the year show traditions that remain an important part of community life today.

The town is well connected through the Nihonkai-Tohoku Expressway and National Routes 7 and 113, making it accessible by car. Schools and services are distributed throughout the area for local residents and visitors.

The Higashi-Niigata Thermal Power Station stands as a major industrial landmark that transformed the local economy from fishing to modern energy production. This facility remains one of the most visible features of the town's contemporary development.

Location: Niigata Prefecture

Location: Kitakanbara district

Inception: April 1, 1889

Reference: 153079

Shares border with: Niigata, Shibata

Website: https://town.seiro.niigata.jp

GPS coordinates: 37.97453,139.27425

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:58