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River Terraces of Tsunan

Niigata · Tsunan · Contemporary Art

Japanese name: 津南の河岸段丘

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River Terraces of Tsunan
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WHAT TO DORiver Terraces of Tsunan

Nine river terraces stacked above one another - among Japan's largest, a staircase cut by water.

WHERENiigata

Chuetsu · Tsunan

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Overview

Nine river terraces stacked above one another - among Japan's largest, a staircase cut by water.

About this place

Tsunan (津南町, Tsunan-machi) is a town located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 July 2019, the town had an estimated population of 9,349 in 3480 households, and a population density of 54.2 persons per km². The total area of the town was 170.21 square kilometres (65.72 sq mi).

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Key facts

Highlights / collection：One of Japan's largest terraces, Nine-step terrain Genre：Outdoor art and land art

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