Kariwa Village, Kariwa District, Niigata Prefecture, borders Kashiwazaki City and Nagaoka City. The Kurokawa River and oil fields are separate administrative districts. Local events include the Kariwa Village Hometown Festival, the Takiya Lantern Festival, and the Peach Blossom Viewing Festival. Tourist attractions include the Akada Castle Ruins Promenade, where visitors can enjoy nature while strolling, and Tourimbo, a cafe with bathing facilities and dining options. JR East's Echigo Line (Arahama Station and Kariwa Station) runs through the area. Accessible from the expressway is approximately a five-minute drive from Nishiyama Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway. Commercial facilities include a large supermarket called PLANT-5 Kariwa.