Niigata City Office:
phone number, opening hours and address
The main phone number of the Niigata City Office is 025-228-1000. Here is what to know before you call, with the address, opening hours and official website.
Niigata City Office main line
Official website www.city.niigata.lg.jp
Without hyphens: 0252281000
The main number connects you to an operator, who will put you through to the right section. Calls are usually answered in Japanese.
Checked against the official website · October 7, 2026
ABOUT
About Niigata City
The prefectural capital adopted city status in 1889 and in 2007 became the only designated city on the Sea of Japan side of Honshu; it is made up of eight wards. Niigata City grew as a port town, and Bandai Bridge over the Shinano River is its symbol. The city office is on Gakkocho-dori in Chuo Ward.
BASIC INFO
Basic information
- Main phone
- 025-228-1000
- Address
- 〒951-8550 新潟県新潟市中央区学校町通1番町602番地1Shown in Japanese so you can paste it into a map app or show it to a taxi driver.
- Opening hours
- Weekdays 8:30–17:15 (service counters 9:00–16:30)Closed on weekends, public holidays and Dec 29 – Jan 3
- Official website
- www.city.niigata.lg.jp
- Local government code
- 151009Niigata Niigata City · City
ACCESS
Access and map
Address
〒951-8550 新潟県新潟市中央区学校町通1番町602番地1
RELATED OFFICES
Phone numbers of related government offices
Public offices in charge of this municipality (national and prefectural branches). National taxes — income tax and consumption tax returns, tax certificates — are handled by the tax office, not the municipal office. Addresses are shown in Japanese.
- 0256-72-2355
〒953-8601 新潟県新潟市西蒲区巻甲4265番地
Covers Tsubame City, Yahiko Village as well as Niigata City
Part of this municipality is covered by a different office. Check the agency's official website for your address.
- 025-229-2151
〒951-8685 新潟県新潟市中央区西大畑町5191番地
Part of this municipality is covered by a different office. Check the agency's official website for your address.
- 0250-22-2151
〒956-8602 新潟県新潟市秋葉区善道町1丁目6番38号
Covers Gosen City, Aga Town as well as Niigata City
Part of this municipality is covered by a different office. Check the agency's official website for your address.
- 025-283-1013
〒950-8552 新潟県新潟市中央区新光町1-16
Covers Gosen City, Aga Town as well as Niigata City
Part of this municipality is covered by a different office. Check the agency's official website for your address.
Personal pension consultations are accepted at any pension office in Japan.
Employer health insurance and employees' pension matters: Niigata-Nishi Pension Office (025-225-3008)
- 025-225-3008
〒951-8558 新潟県新潟市中央区西大畑町5191-15
Covers Sado City as well as Niigata City
Part of this municipality is covered by a different office. Check the agency's official website for your address.
Personal pension consultations are accepted at any pension office in Japan.
- 0256-72-3155
〒953-0041 新潟県新潟市西蒲区巻甲4087
Covers Tsubame City, Yahiko Village as well as Niigata City
Part of this municipality is covered by a different office. Check the agency's official website for your address.
- 025-280-8609
〒950-8532 新潟県新潟市中央区美咲町1-2-1 新潟美咲合同庁舎2号館 1,2階
Part of this municipality is covered by a different office. Check the agency's official website for your address.
- 0250-22-2233
〒956-0864 新潟県新潟市秋葉区新津本町4-18-8 新津労働総合庁舎内
Covers Gosen City, Aga Town as well as Niigata City
Part of this municipality is covered by a different office. Check the agency's official website for your address.
- 025-212-8183
〒950-0914 新潟県新潟市中央区紫竹山3丁目3番11号
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the phone number of the Niigata City Office?
The main phone number of the Niigata City Office is 025-228-1000. It connects you to an operator, who will transfer you to the right section once you explain what you need.
What are the opening hours of the Niigata City Office? What time does it open and close?
Opening hours of the Niigata City Office: Weekdays 8:30–17:15 (service counters 9:00–16:30). It is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and over the New Year break (Dec 29 – Jan 3). Hours can differ by counter and service, so please check the official website for details.
Can I call the Niigata City Office on weekends or at night?
The main line is generally not answered outside opening hours. For non-urgent procedures and certificates you may be able to use online applications on the official website (https://www.city.niigata.lg.jp/) or the Mynaportal. Check the official website for any weekend service counters.
Which tax office and pension office cover the Niigata City Office?
Niigata City is split between several tax offices: Maki Tax Office (0256-72-2355), Niigata Tax Office (025-229-2151), Niitsu Tax Office (0250-22-2151). Check the National Tax Agency page to find the office for your address. Pension matters are handled by Niigata-Higashi Pension Office (025-283-1013), Niigata-Nishi Pension Office (025-225-3008).
WARD OFFICES
Ward offices of Niigata City
Residence registration, family registers and national health insurance are handled at the ward office where you live. See each page for the ward office's main number.
- Niigata Kita Ward Office025-387-1000
- Niigata Higashi Ward Office025-272-1000
- Niigata Chuo Ward Office025-223-1000
- Niigata Konan Ward Office025-383-1000
- Niigata Akiha Ward Office0250-23-1000
- Niigata Minami Ward Office025-373-1000
- Niigata Nishi Ward Office025-268-1000
- Niigata Nishikan Ward Office0256-73-1000
GOVERNMENT OFFICES
Phone numbers of tax offices, pension offices, Hello Work and public health centers
Main phone numbers, addresses and jurisdictions of the offices in Niigata.
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Tax office names, addresses, phone numbers and jurisdictions are based on the National Tax Agency's 税務署の所在地などを知りたい方 (checked October 19, 2026). Pension office names, addresses, phone numbers and jurisdictions are based on the Japan Pension Service's 年金事務所管轄区域 (checked October 19, 2026). Hello Work (public employment office) names, addresses, phone numbers and jurisdictions are based on the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's 全国ハローワーク所在案内 (checked October 19, 2026). Public health center names, addresses, phone numbers and jurisdictions are based on the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's 保健所管轄区域案内 (checked October 19, 2026).