Minamiuonuma, Japan
南魚沼市
Minamiuonuma is a town of 55,354 people in Niigata, Japan, founded in November 1, 2004.
Why visit Minamiuonuma
Townapedia lists 24 museums and landmarks, 47 parks and trails, 58 places to eat, 46 places to stay and 30 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Maiko Snow Resort, International University of Japan, 十日町市博物館 and Mithila Museum.
Weather in Minamiuonuma
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About Minamiuonuma
Minamiuonuma (南魚沼市, Minamiuonuma-shi) is a city located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2020, the city had an estimated population of 55,354 with 20,047 households, and a population density of 96.1 persons per km2. Its total area was 584.55 square kilometres (225.70 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Minamiuonuma (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Minamiuonuma on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do30
International University of Japan
School · 9.8 km
Higher education institution in Niigata Prefecture, Japan
18 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks24
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12 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds47
35 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes58
そば処 富永
Restaurant · Soba, Noodle · 8.8 km
PH,Mo,We-Su 11:00-19:30; Mo 11:00-15:00
ラーメン工房 大将亭
Restaurant · Noodle, Ramen · 11.8 km
Mo,We-Sa 11:00-14:30,17:00-22:00; Su 11:00-14:30,17:00-21:00; PH...
46 more on the map.
History
The area of present-day Minamiuonuma was part of the ancient Echigo Province. The village of Muikamachi was created with the establishment of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889, and was elevated to "town" status on July 13, 1900. The city of Minamiuonuma was established on November 1, 2004, from the merger of Muikamachi with the neighbouring town of Yamato (both from Minamiuonuma District). On October 1, 2005, the town of Shiozawa (from Minamiuonuma District) was also merged into Minamiuonuma.
From the History section of Minamiuonuma on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay46
Churches and places of worship37
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries44
Healthcare8
Map of Minamiuonuma
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Getting there and nearby towns
Niigata Airport (KIJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 99 km away.
- Muikamachi 2 km southeast, about 2 min by car
- Shiozawa 5 km southwest, about 5 min by car
- Tōkamachi 11 km northwest, about 11 min by car
- Nagaoka 41 km north, about 41 min by car
- Mitsuke 50 km north, about 50 min by car
- Iiyama 52 km southwest, about 52 min by car
- Numata 52 km south, about 52 min by car
- Jōetsu 57 km west, about 57 min by car
- Nakano 58 km southwest, about 58 min by car
- Sanjō 60 km north, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- MinamiUonuma city hall, アラツク, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kimigaeri, Minamiuonuma, Niigata Prefecture 949-6601, Japan - panoramio (1), kiwa dokokano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kimigaeri, Minamiuonuma, Niigata Prefecture 949-6601, Japan - panoramio, kiwa dokokano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Minamiuonuma City Library 20250629, Suikotei, CC BY 4.0
- IUJ Main Facade, Wsj at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- 上国, Najirane-n, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 八海山, Yuniko, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mt.Makihatayama, Yama0904, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Uonuma Kikan Hospital, Abasaa, Public domain
- 牛ヶ岳, 金城, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 石打丸山 全貌, 如月 雪, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 阿寺山, 金城, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mount Iiji 01, Abasaa, Public domain
- Tokamachi City Museum, Abasaa, Public domain
- 舞子ドームホテル, Najirane-n, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SaifukujiKaizandou, Fwataru, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 南魚沼市図書館, 巻機, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tokamachi Information Hall exterior ac (1), Asturio Cantabrio, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 清水より、割引岳・天狗岩（2019.04.18）, 古峰, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Suzuki Bokushi Memorial Hall, Abasaa, Public domain
- Shiozawa Tsumugi Pavilion, Abasaa, Public domain
- Ikeda Art Museum, Abasaa, Public domain
- トミオカホワイト美術館, 黒エサ屋さん, CC BY-SA 4.0
- IUJ entrance, IUJMedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Urasa Kitasato Hoken Eisei School, Rebirth10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tokamachi Jr High School Kousya, Rebirth10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Uonuma Kikan Hospital 2018, Rebirth10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Minamiuonuma City Library exterior ac (1), Asturio Cantabrio, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yukiguni Yamato Hospital, Minamiuonuma, Niigata, Japan, August 2023, Tail furry, CC BY-SA 4.0
- R253-2021-367, Puchi-masashi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Route 17 Muikamachi Bypass, Triglav, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Niigata Muikamachi High School Gakko-Hyoji, Rebirth10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MEK Muikamachi Kouko Mae, Rebirth10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Niigata Muikamachi High School Kousya, Rebirth10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Niigata Muikamachi High School Koshien Sekihi, Rebirth10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Niigata Muikamachi High School Koumon, Rebirth10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hokuhoku Line Muikamachi Station LCD, Rebirth10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 魚沼丘陵駅構内から北東を望む, Unknown chemist8103, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Muikamachi Station naka, Rebirth10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 北越急行 魚沼丘陵駅 - panoramio, suzune konoo, CC BY-SA 3.0
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