Niigata
city in Niigata prefecture, Japan
Live & travel in Niigata
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: May 14, 2025
Climate by month
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 78%
Embassies & consulates in Niigata
3 missions from 3 countries
Frequently asked questions
Is Niigata safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Japan at Level 1. The national intentional-homicide rate is 0.2 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Niigata?
Roughly $3,100 per month for a remote worker, based on Japan price levels (69% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Niigata in November?
In November Niigata averages a high of 22°C, a low of 5°C and about 168 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Niigata?
3 diplomatic missions, including China (Consulate General), Russia (Consulate General), and South Korea (Consulate General).
Cities in Japan
3.9 / 5Tokyo
$3,100/mo · 13°C
3.8 / 5Osaka
$3,100/mo · 11°C
3.8 / 5Fukuoka
$3,100/mo · 12°C
3.8 / 5Nagoya
$3,100/mo · 12°C
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.