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Scenic Viewpoints and Lighthouses

This collection spans Niigata Prefecture's diverse topography, from the rugged coastlines of Sado and Awashima Islands to the terraced hillsides of Tokamachi. It features historical maritime landmarks like the Himezaki Lighthouse, Japan's oldest iron lighthouse, alongside industrial heritage such as Nagaoka's 1920s water tower. The list highlights seasonal natural phenomena, including migratory swans at Shiratorinosato Kōen and the mirrored waters of the Hoshitouge rice terraces.

水道タンク

A Registered Tangible Cultural Property built in 1927. This former water tower in Nagaoka features a distinctive crown-like architectural top.

粟島浦村灯台

Coastal lighthouse situated on the northern end of Awashima Island.

沢崎灯台

Standing 24 meters tall on the southwestern tip of Sado Island, this is the island's tallest lighthouse.

姫崎灯台

Constructed in 1895, this is Japan's oldest existing iron lighthouse and is designated as a Tangible Cultural Property.

弾崎灯台

Located at the northernmost point of Sado Island, offering views of the Sea of Japan and the Futatsugame rock formations.

Sawasaki Hana Lighthouse

Concrete lighthouse at the southwestern tip of Sado Island, marking the entrance to Mano Bay.

台ヶ鼻灯台

White lighthouse located on the western coast of Sado Island near the Aikawa district.

Falls Shijuhachi

Scenic waterfall viewpoint located within the mountainous terrain of Minamiuonuma.

十日町展望台

Elevated viewpoint providing panoramas of the Tokamachi basin and the surrounding Uonuma mountain range.

星峠の棚田

Famous rice terraces known for the "sea of clouds" phenomenon and the reflective "water mirror" effect visible in spring and autumn.

Japan Sea Observation Deck

Coastal observation point in Itoigawa offering views across the Sea of Japan.

白鳥の郷公苑

Nature park and swan migration site where hundreds of whooper swans winter between November and March.

漢学の里しただ

Area in Sanjo featuring views of the surrounding mountains and rural landscape near a local roadside station.

関川

Riverside viewpoint along the Seki River in the Joetsu region.

外山ダム展望台

Observation point overlooking the Toyama Dam and the forested valleys of Sado Island.

展望台

Elevated viewpoint located in the Shibata area.

天狗の休場

High-altitude viewpoint on the Osado Skyline road offering vistas of the Kuninaka Plain and Mano Bay.

イラツボ沢のコル

Mountain pass viewpoint located along the hiking trails of Sado Island's Osado range.

世尊寺

Buddhist temple on Sado Island known for its hilltop position and views of the surrounding coastline.

イモリ平

Plateau area on Sado Island featuring alpine flora and panoramic mountain views.

さっこい交流館

Community exchange center on Awashima Island serving as a local landmark and gathering space.

Awashima horse park

Ranch on Awashima Island where horses graze against a backdrop of the Sea of Japan.

平滑ノ滝展望台

Observation deck providing views of the Hiraname Falls, where water flows over broad, flat rock surfaces.