Konan Ward

Konan Ward combines broad rice-growing flats with the everyday rhythm of suburban Niigata in a way that reflects its position on the Echigo Plain. The Agano River marks much of the ward’s northern edge, while fields and irrigation channels underline the agricultural foundations of this low-lying part of the city. Konan is home to the Northern Culture Museum, housed in the former estate of the Ito family, prominent landowners whose residence preserves the scale and craftsmanship of a prosperous farming household. Its traditional buildings and garden form a quieter historical counterpoint to central Niigata’s port and commercial districts. Seasonal changes in the rice fields remain part of local life, from planting to harvest. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Niigata Prefecture.

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