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was a village located in Nakauonuma District, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the village had an estimated population of 6,171 and a density of 47.85 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. The total area was 128.97&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.

On April 1, 2005, Nakasato, along with the towns of Matsudai and Matsunoyama (both from Higashikubiki District), and the town of Kawanishi (also from Nakauonuma District), was merged into the expanded city of Tōkamachi.

Transportation

Railway

20px JR East - Iiyama Line

Highway

Local attractions

Nakasato is one of the sites of the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennial.

  • Kiyotsu Gorge (Kiyotsukyo, :ja:清津峡)

See also

  • Tōkamachi

References

  • Tokamachi Tourist Association
  • Echigo-Tsumari Art Field