Is Niigata Walkable?
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Discover the infrastructure and walkability score of different areas in Niigata
Population: 798K
Score Range
20-85 (best: 91)
10th-90th percentile
Groceries
Restaurants & Cafes
Public Transit
Healthcare
Education
Parks & Recreation
Shopping
Entertainment
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Is Niigata walkable? Niigata Walkability Overview
Is Niigata walkable? It depends on where you live. Some neighborhoods are very walkable, but most of the city really needs a car. About a third scores well for walking.
Some neighborhoods are great for walking - check the map to find them.
Strongest categories
Healthcare (87)
Weakest categories
Public Transit (40), Shopping (39)
Scores range from 6 to 91 across neighborhoods — location matters a lot in this city.
Walkability by Neighborhood in Niigata
Scores vary across different areas. Here are the neighborhoods ranked by walkability.
| Neighborhood | Score |
|---|---|
Top areaSouthern-Eastern Niigata | 85 |
Eastern Niigata | 81(61-91) |
Southern Niigata | 71(57-85) |
Northern-Eastern Niigata | 67(44-85) |
Southern-Western Niigata | 56 |
Western Niigata | 43(6-82) |
Northern-Western Niigata | 35(9-61) |
Northern Niigata | 27 |
Want to check a specific address in Niigata?
Use the interactive map above or search any address to see its convenience score.