Niigata Prefecture
| Japanese Name: | 新潟県 |
|---|---|
| Capital City: | Niigata |
| Region: | Chūbu |
| Island: | Honshu |
| Population: | 2,305,098 |
| Area: | 12,584.10: |
Niigata Prefecture (新潟県, Niigata-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Honshu on the coast of the Sea of Japan. The capital is the city of Niigata with which it shares the same name.
