Agano City, which merged with Niigata Prefecture in 2004, is located in the Niigata Plain. Thanks to its convenient access to Niigata City, it has developed as a commuter town. Agano City's specialties include Yasuda Yogurt and Yasuda roofing tiles. Over 5,000 swans fly to Lake Hyoko in the winter, attracting tourists from all over the country to see the swans. For families, there's Suntopia World, located in a lush green environment and offering a variety of attractions. There are plenty of indoor as well as outdoor attractions, many of which are suitable for small children. In the summer, a barbecue facility is set up.