5 Sights in Nagaoka, Japan (with Map and Images)

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Welcome to your journey through the most beautiful sights in Nagaoka, Japan! Whether you want to discover the city's historical treasures or experience its modern highlights, you'll find everything your heart desires here. Be inspired by our selection and plan your unforgettable adventure in Nagaoka. Dive into the diversity of this fascinating city and discover everything it has to offer.

1. 平潟神社

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Hiragata Shrine is a Suwa Shrine located in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture. There was also a memorial to the victims of the Nagaoka Air Raid in the precincts, the Nagaoka City War Martyrs Memorial Tower. The old company was first a township company and later a prefectural company. In the "History of Nagaoka City", it is described as Hiragata Suwa Shrine. The deity of the festival is Ken Onakata Fumei. In the Edo period, the company territory was 40 stones. The common name is Chiken-sama.

Wikipedia: 平潟神社 (長岡市) (JA)

2. Aoshi Shrine

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Aoshiji Shrine is a shrine located on Yuyama in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture. It enshrines Taketatsu Makino as the main deity, and within the precincts, there are shrines such as the Shokon Shrine associated with Tsugunosuke Kawai and the Loyal Dog Shiro Shrine.

Wikipedia: 蒼柴神社 (JA), Website

3. 徳昌寺

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Tokushoji Temple is a temple of the Soto sect located in Yoita, Yoita, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture. Naoe's Bodhi Temple. The name of the mountain is Mt. Kozumi. The honzon is the eleven-sided Kannon. A large number of Jomon-era earthenware and stoneware have been excavated from the precincts, and it has been designated as a city-designated historic site as the "Tokushoji Ruins", and the fire-type earthenware is a city-designated cultural property.

Wikipedia: 徳昌寺 (JA)

4. TERADOMARI AQUARIUM

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The Nagaoka City Teradomari Aquatic Museum is an aquarium located in Teradomari Hanadate, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture. It is a municipal aquarium established and operated by Nagaoka City, and the superordinate organization is the Nagaoka City Science Museum.

Wikipedia: 寺泊水族博物館 (JA)

5. 羽黒神社

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羽黒神社

Haguro Shrine is a shrine located in Onuki, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. It is said that the Toyama family, an influential member of the area, founded the temple in 1731 (Kyoho 12). In the precincts, there is a memorial monument to Asahi Breweries and the founder of Hanshin Electric Railway, Shuzo Toyama.

Wikipedia: 羽黒神社 (長岡市小貫) (JA)

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