About the artwork
This was a hands-on merry-go-round, which allowed a handle to be turned to make horses, made of metal, go around. This piece was named Kurukuru Samba due to the three (san in Japanese)horses that go around, and it was inspired by Ohtaka Sizzle’s song, Kaiten Mokuba (Rotating Carousel). Visitors from adults to children were allowed to enjoy riding the horses on special days set aside during the exhibition.
The triangular flags decorating the piece were made during workshops held with over 70 participants, including fourth graders from Tokamachi Elementary School and first graders from Junior High School, students from Fureai no Oka Special Needs School. The handprints on the flags testified to the lives of the children.
Materials: Iron, wood, cloths, glass
About the Three Horses Round and Round merry-go-round Experience
For the safety of our guests, merry-go-round rides are only available on the following days and times when staff members are operating the artwork. We ask for your understanding and cooperation so that everyone can enjoy the carousel in a safe and comfortable environment.
■Dates: Sat., Sun., holidays, GW period (2025/4/26-4/29, 5/1-5/6), Bon period (2025/8/9-8/17)
■Time: 11:00-12:00/15:00-16:00, and time for the tour to stop by.
■Fare: 200 yen per person (Preschool children are also charged *Adults accompanying children are free of charge)
■Reservation: Not required
Information and Map
| Artwork no. | T470 |
|---|---|
| Production year | 2024 |
| Opening hours | 10:00-17:00 |
| Admission | ￥200 / per person (separate admission fee to the Museum of Picture Book of Art: ￥800 for adults, ￥400 for Children 6-15 years old *Passports for viewing artworks and common tickets may be available depending on the period) |
| Closed | Tue & Wed *if Tuesday and Wednesday are consecutive holidays, the next business day is closed). *Closed in winter: end of November to end of April |
| Area | Tokamachi |
| Village | Hachi |
| Open dates | 2025/4/26-11/24（Closed on Tue ＆ Wed except holidays） |
| Venue | 2310-1 Ko, Sanada, Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture |
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