Aga (阿賀町, Aga-machi) is a town in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2020, the town had an estimated population of 10,386 in 4490 households, and a population density of 11 persons per km 2. [1] The total area of the town is 952.89 square kilometres (367.91 sq mi).

阿賀町は新潟県の東部に位置し、飯豊山や御神楽岳を代表とする多くの山々と豊富な森林資源、そして大河・阿賀野川と清流・常浪川の流れに恵まれた、水と緑の美しい町です。

Dec 11, 2024 · Aga Town is known for its hot springs, particularly the Kanose Onsen, which has been attracting visitors for centuries. The town is surrounded by beautiful mountains and forests, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and hikers.

From Niigata station - Through Ban-etsu West Line - To Tsugawa station (About 1 hour 20 minutes) (Please take Joetsu Shinkansen, Hakushin Line, Echigo Line to Niigata Station) Taxi Tsugawa Taxi Tel 0120-022-440, Aga Taxi Tel 0120-022-450. From Nigata Central JCT - Through Ban-etsu Expressway - To Tsugawa I.C (About 40 minutes)

Aga Town, located about an hour's drive east of Niigata City, has long been a port on the Agano River, which connects Niigata and Aizu.

Aga Town, Higashi-kanbara District, Niigata Prefecture, is a mountain village where traditional Japanese life and culture remain. This area – also known as ‘Okuaga’ – is surrounded by beautiful clear streams and breathtaking mountains, accented by heavy snowfall and blessed with many hot springs scattered throughout.

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〒959-4495 新潟県東蒲原郡阿賀町津川580番地 電話番号：0254-92-3111 ファックス番号：0254-92-5479

Background and Issues facing Aga Town. Aga Town has a population of 9,716 (as of February 28, 2023), and is in a mountainous area that sees heavy snowfall, and where the population is rapidly declining, the population is aging and has a low birthrate.

Introducing Japanese life, culture, and nature.This is a video of the countryside in Aga Town, Niigata Prefecture.日本の生活、文化、自然を紹介しています。