Echigo-Tsumari Art Field Winter 2026

Events

Summary

Echigo-Tsumari Winter is coming again!

In winter, Echigo-Tsumari’s landscape transforms completely, turning into a land of deep snow—something unimaginable in summer. “Echigo-Tsumari Art Field Winter 2025” invites you to fully enjoy the unique scenery, food culture, and art that emerge precisely because of this snowy environment.

Experience exhibitions exploring the winter culture of Echigo-Tsumari, outdoor activities that let you enjoy the snow itself, and the “Yukimi Gozen” meal featuring preserved foods rooted in local wisdom. Come and discover the charms of Echigo-Tsumari that can only be experienced in winter. (Details of each exhibition will be announced later.)

*Please note that events may be canceled in case of severe weather.
*If you are driving, a four-wheel-drive vehicle with snow tires is required. Please drive with great care.

[Period]
January 24 (Sat) – March 8 (Sun), 2026
*Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, except national holidays.
*Opening dates and hours vary depending on each venue or artwork.

[Location]
Echigo-Tsumari region (Tokamachi City and Tsunan Town, Niigata Prefecture) — 760 km²

[Organizers]
Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale Executive Committee
NPO Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Collaborative Organization
Japan Arts Council
Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan

<Table of Contents＞
1、Echigo-Tsumari Art Field Winter 2026 Common Ticket
2、artwork, Special Exhibition, and Events
3、How to visit (official tours, model courses)
4、Lunch
5、Lodging

1、Echigo-Tsumari Art Field Winter 2026 Common Ticket

Make the most of your visit to Echigo-Tsumari Art Field Winter 2026 with the special common ticket, which offers great value for exploring both the winter landscape and the art of Echigo-Tsumari.
Ticket benefits include not only access to art field facilities but also discounts at Akashi-no-Yu hot spring and the Tokamachi City Museum. Enjoy discovering the artworks while taking advantage of these exclusive offers.

[Price]
Adults: ¥2,000 / Children 6-15 years old: ¥800
*Individual admission tickets for each facility are also available.
*Each common ticket allows one-time entry per facility. A second visit, showing the common ticket entitles you to a 50% discount on the individual admission fee.

[Where to Purchase]
・On-site: At facilities and artwork reception desks (details available here)
・Online: via asoview!

[Facilities Accessible with the Common Ticket]
・Museum on Echigo-Tsumari, MonET
・Matsudai NOHBUTAI Feild Museum
・Matsudai History Museum
・The Last Class
・House of Light
・NUNAGAWA Campus
・Akeyama Art Center

[Discounts for Viewing ArtWorks – Show Common Ticket]
The common ticket alone does not grant admission.
・Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel: ¥500 off for Adults / ¥50 off for Elementary and junior high school students (one-time use)
・Echigo-Matsunoyama “Forest School” Kyōroro: ¥300 off admission (one-time use)

[Partner Facility Benefits – Show Common Ticket]
・Tokamachi City Museum: ¥100 off regular exhibition admission (one-time use)
Closed Mondays (except national holidays)
・Akashi-no-Yu (Hot Spring): ¥100 off (unlimited use)

*Images shown are from last year’s common ticket.

2、Artwork, Special Exhibition, and Events

■Museum on Echigo-Tsumari, MonET

Outdoor Exhibition

The winter exhibition will be directed once again by BankART1929, who curated the summer–autumn exhibition “The answer is blowin’ in the wind.” Workshops will also be held during the exhibition period. Details will be announced gradually.

[Curator] BankART1929
[Dates & Times] January 24 (Sat) ～ March 8 (Sun), 2026
10:00-17:00 (last admission 16:30)
[Admission] Free (corridor only)
[Light-Up Hours] January & February: until 20:00, From March 1 (Sun) onward: until 21:00

Echigo-Tsumari MonET Exhibition Series Vol.9 Kurachi Tomonosuke

An exhibition will be held by artist Kurachi Tomonosuke, who creates video installations in which he both stars and directs. His work focuses on the “humor” that arises unexpectedly in everyday life and on the behaviors of objects that give rise to it.

[Guest Curator] Hosaka Kenjiro/ Director of Gifu Prefectural Museum of Art
[Dates & Times] January 24 (Sat) – March 22 (Sun), 2026　*Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, except national holidays
[Admission]Adults: ¥1,200 / Children 6-15 years old: ¥600 or with the Echigo-Tsumari Art Field Winter 2026 Common Ticket
*Admission includes both the permanent collection and special exhibition at the MonET. From March 9 onward, the common ticket cannot be used for admission.

Museum on Echigo-Tsumari, MonET
[Times] 10:00-17:00 (last admission 16:30)　*Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, except national holidays
[Admission] Adults ¥1,200 /Children 6-15 years old ¥600 or “Echigo-Tsumari Art Field Winter 2026” common ticket.
*Admission includes both the permanent collection and special exhibition at the MonET.
Corridor artworks can be viewed free of charge.

■Matsudai NOHBUTAI Feild Museum

Field Museum Exhibition Kano Tetsuro "Sinking under the mountains, Floating on the valley"

An installation that explores the intertwined “territories” of nature and humans in the Echigo-Tsumari environment through “snow-buried works” and “snow-floating works.”

[Dates & Times] Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays from February 21 (Sat) ～March 8 (Sun), 2026　10:00 – 16:00
*Canceled in case of severe weather

[Admission] Winter Field Museum Ticket: Adults ¥1,200 / Children 6-15 years old ¥600 or with the Echigo-Tsumari Art Field Winter 2026 Common Ticket
*The Winter Field Museum Ticket includes admission to Matsudai NOHBUTAI and Matsudai history Museum.

[Workshops]“Uncovering the Snow-Buried Works” Workshop
February 21 (Sat) , 28 (Sat)
Reservation required; canceled in case of severe weather

History Museumu Exhibition Tanaka Nozomi: Sealing the Seasons, Unfolding the Harvest.

The artist conducts research on the region, focusing on preserved foods—a craft that is becoming increasingly rare—and presents an exhibition exploring seasonal connections and diversity centered on daily life and livelihoods.

On weekends and national holidays, visitors can enjoy an irori (hearth) experience inside the museum, which includes tasting preserved foods featured in the exhibition.

[Dates & Times] January 25 (Sun) ～ March 22 (Sun), 2026
10:00 – 16:00　*Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, except national holidays

[Admission] Echigo-Tsumari in Winter 2026 Common Ticket or Winter Field Museum Ticket: Adults ¥1,200 / Children 6-15 years old ¥600, or Individual Admission: Adults ¥400 / Children 6-15 years old ¥200
*The Winter Field Museum Ticket includes admission to Matsudai NOHBUTAI and Matsudai History Museum. From March 9 onward, the common ticket cannot be used for admission.

Matsudai History Museum
[Times] 10:00-17:00 (last admission 16:30)　*Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, except national holidays
[Admission] Adults ¥400 /Children 6-15 years old ¥200 or “Echigo – Tsumari Art Field Winter 2026” common ticket

Satoyama Snow Amusement Park

During the snowy season, the Field Museum is completely covered in white snow. Paths disappear, and the landscape transforms into something unrecognizable compared to its spring–autumn appearance. Enjoy seasonal art, local experiences, and snow activities in this one-of-a-kind winter setting.

Snow Activities and Events
Photo Yanagi Ayumi (upper right), Nakamura Osamu (lower right)

Satoyama Snow Amusement Park
Experience traditional winter village events such as Koshōgatsu and snowshoe hikes toward Matsudai Castle.

[Dates & Times] Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays from February 21 (Sat) ～ March 8 (Sun), 2026　10:00-16:00　*Canceled in case of severe weather

・Dondoyaki Experience (Mochi Pounding & Dondoyaki Ritual): February 22 (Sun), 10:30-12:30
*Reservation required; canceled in case of severe weather
・Snowshoe Hike Toward Matsudai Castle: March 8 (Sun), 13:00-15:30
*Reservation required; canceled in case of severe weather

Matsudai NOHBUTAI
[Times] 10:00-17:00 (last admission 16:30)　*Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, except national holidays
[Admission] Adults ¥600 /Children 6-15 years old ¥300 or “Echigo-Tsumari Art Field Winter 2026” common ticket.

■NUNAGAWA Campus - Museum of Five Sensory Experiences

Exhibition Ohmura Yukino "Wunschloses Unglück"

An exhibition by artist Ohmura Yukino , who creates works using round stickers for stationery, will be held. The exhibition features artworks depicting Echigo-Tsumari and Tokyo nightscapes. Additionally, visitors can enjoy a round sticker workshop inspired by Echigo-Tsumari anytime inside the museum.

《六甲山-夏》2023

[Dates & Times] January 24 (Sat) ～ March 8 (Sun), 2026　10:00-16:00　*Open on weekends and national holidays only
[Admission] Echigo-Tsumari Art Field Winter 2026 Common Ticket, or Adults ¥800 / Children 6-15 years old ¥400
[Workshop] ¥800 per sheet / About 30 minutes

Snow Ground

[Dates & Times] Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays from January 24 (Sat) ～ March 8 (Sun), 2026　10:00-16:00 Held on weekends and national holidays only
*canceled in case of severe weather

NUNAGAWA Campus
[Hours] 10:00 – 16:00　*Open on weekends and national holidays only
[Admission] Echigo-Tsumari Art Field Winter 2026 Common Ticket or Adults ¥800 / Children 6-15 years old ¥400

Photo: Kanemoto Rintaro

■Akeyama Arts Center

Symposium "Exploring Ways for Cities and Mountains to Coexist"

We invite anthropologist Ishikura Toshiaki for a keynote lecture and symposium. In addition to Ishikura, the symposium will feature artist Fukasawa Takafumi (supervisor of Akeyama) and Nagasawa Aoi (participating artist of Akeyama).

The symposium will explore human coexistence with bears, a topic that has gained attention as a pressing social issue in recent years. It will provide an opportunity for both urban and mountain residents to reflect together on the relationship between city life and life in the mountains.

Guest: Ishikura Toshiaki (Anthropologist / Associate Professor, Arts & Roots, Akita University of Art) Born in Tokyo in 1974. His research focuses on comparative mythology across the Pacific Rim and on artistic studies exploring representations of non-human species.

[Speakers] Keynote: Ishikura Toshiaki (Anthropologist), Symposium Panelists: Ishikura Toshiaki (Anthropologist), Fukasawa Takafumi (Akeyama Curator), Nagasawa Aoi (Akeyama Participating Artist)

[Date & Time] February 28 (Sat), 14:00-16:00

[Admission] ¥1,000 (¥800 with common ticket) In addition, admission to the venue is required with either the common ticket or an individual ticket (¥800).

Akeyama Arts Center
[Times] 10:00-15:00 (last admission 14:30)
[Admission] “Echigo-Tsumari Art Field Winter 2026” common ticket or Adults ¥800 /Children 6-15 years old ¥400
*In case of severe weather, the venue may be temporarily closed. Within the village, roads may have flowing water due to snowmelt. Please wear boots when visiting.

Photo Kanemoto Rintaro

■Tokamachi Snow Festival：collaboration program

As part of the Echigo-Tsumari Art Field collaboration program, a special event will be held at the main venue of the Tokamachi Snow Festival (Tokamachi City Nishi Elementary School) from February 20 (Fri) to 22 (Sun). Visitors can enjoy a large-scale round sticker workshop and artwork by Ohmura Yukino, who is currently presenting an exhibition at NUNAGAWA Campus.

■Other Artworks & Facilities

“The Last Class” Christian Boltanski＋Jean Kalman
[Closed] Weekdays except national holidays from December to March
[Times] 10:00-16:00
[Admission] Adults ¥800 /Children 6-15 years old ¥400 or “Echigo-Tsumari Art Field Winter 2026” common ticket.

photo T.Kuratani

Echigo-Matsunoyama Museum of Natural Science “Kyororo”
[Closed] Tue & Wed, (If a national holiday falls on a Tuesday, the museum will be open on that day and closed on the following weekday.)
[Times] 9:00-16:00 (last admission 15:30)
[Admission] ¥600 for high school students and older (¥300 discount with the Echigo-Tsumari Art Filed Winter 2026 Common Ticket)

“House of Light” James Turrell
[Closed] Tuesdays and Wednesdays until February　*Temporary closure: February 24 – March 31
[Times] 11:30-15:00 (last admission 14:30)
[Admission] ¥800 (junior high school students and older) / ¥400 (elementary school students) or Echigo-Tsumari Art Field Winter 2026 common ticket

Photo Nakamura Osamu

“Tunnel of Light” (Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel), Ma Yansong / MAD Architects
[Closed] *temporary closure depending on snowfall
[Times] 9:00 – 16:00 (last admission at 15:30) until Feb, 8:30 – 17:00 (last admission at 16:30) from March onward.
[Admission] Adults ¥1,000, /Children 6-15 years old ¥400 (¥500 discount for Adults and ¥50 discount for Children 6-15 years old with the Echigo-Tsumari Art Filed Winter 2026 Common Ticket)

Phoro Nakamura Osamu

■FC Echigo-Tsumari Events：Gymnastics Classes

FC Echigo-Tsumari will conduct stretches that lead to the regeneration of the body’s natural motor functions. Let’s enjoy exercising with FC Echigo-Tsumari athletes who have learned the method of “R-body project Inc.

Photo Nakamura Osamu

[Venue & Date]
・NUNAGAWA Campus: January 18 (Sun), February 15 (Sun) 9:00–10:00
・Akashi-no-Yu: February 1 (Sun) 10:00–11:00
・Matsudai History Museum: March 1 (Sun) 10:00–11:00

[Admission] ¥500 per session (tax included)
※Free for preschool children
※Free, unlimited participation for Matsudai Tanada Bank FC Course members

3、How to visit (official tours, model courses)

Winter Echigo-Tsumari Journey [Yukimi-Gozen Lunch Trip]

For lunch, you will enjoy wintertime cuisine filled with the wisdom and culture of the snow country. The stopping place for lunch “Yukimi Gozen” will change depending on the course, so please enjoy the local cuisine and hospitality of each village. For those who are not comfortable driving on snowy roads or those who come by public transportation, we recommend that you have a driver who is familiar with Echigo-Tsumari’s roads.

Photo Nakamura Osamu

[Date] Every Saturday from January 24 (Sat) to February 7 (Sat), and every Saturday & Sunday from February 14 (Sat) to March 7 (Sat)

[Fee] Adults (HS students & older) ¥15,000 / Children 6-15 ¥12,000 / Infants ¥3,000. *Includes bus fare, lunch, guide service, admission to artworks (Echigo-Tsumari Winter 2026 common ticket), and tax

■【1/24-3/8 Weekend】Tour of the Snowbound Hidden Village – Akiyamago [One-Day Tour / Overnight Tour]

A tour exploring the remote Akiyama-go area in midwinter. Participants will visit the Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel and the artwork Akeyama Arts Center, Akiyama-go, which reflects the wisdom of living with the mountains. Lunch featuring local ingredients will be served at Katakuri House. Experience the serene beauty and quiet atmosphere unique to Akiyama-go in the depths of winter.

[Date] Every Saturday, Sunday, and national holiday from Jan. 24 (Sat) to Mar. 8 (Sun) *Excluding Feb. 11, Feb. 28, and Mar. 1
*The 1-night, 2-day tour operates only on Saturdays and the day before national holidays.

[Fee] ① One-Day Tour: ¥10,000 (Includes bus fare, lunch, and consumption tax)
② Overnight Tour (1 Night, 2 Days): ¥33,000 (Includes bus fare, dinner, breakfast, lunch, and consumption tax)

Click here for tour details and reservations

4、Lunch

Photo Yanagi Ayumi

■Echigo-Matsudai Satoyama Shokudo

During weekends and holidays of Echigo-Tsumari Art FieldWinter 2026, the buffet will feature cheese fondue. Enjoy dipping winter vegetables and bread into hot, melted cheese.

Photo Yanagi Ayumi

[Date] 10:00–17:00 (Last order 16:30) / Lunch 11:00–15:00 (Last order 14:00)
*Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays

[Prices] Weekdays: Satoyama Set Meal ¥1,500 / Satoyama Curry ¥1,500, Weekends & Holidays: Satoyama Buffet – Adults ¥2,000 / Elementary school students ¥1,000 / Preschoolers ¥500

Satoyama Shokudo More Details

Akashi no Yu

[Sales period] Saturday, Jan 24 ～ end of Feb *Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays except public holidays
[Time] Aligned with Akashi no Yu (food-only visits are also possible) Until Saturday, February 28: 11:00-20:00 (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays except public holidays, last order 19:30) From Sunday, March 1: 11:00-21:00 (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays except public holidays, last order 20:30)

Akashi no Yu More Details

5、Lodging

Katakuri House

Akiyama-go, an unexplored region with such heavy snowfall that it was once exempted from compulsory education by the national government. The accommodation facilities are warm and comfortable, renovated from an abandoned school into Japanese-style rooms. The meals and hot spring baths will warm your body and soul. Please enjoy a special moment to experience this unexplored region of heavy snowfall.

Katakuri House More Details & Reservations

Sansho House

Dormitory-type accommodation in a renovated 70-year-old wooden school building. More than 10 people can stay in this dormitory even in winter when the school building is covered with snow.

Sansho House More Details & Reservations

Summary

Date and time	24 Jan - 8 Mar, 2026 *Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays except holidays
Venue	Museum on Echigo-Tsumari, MonET Matsudai “NOHBUTAI” Field Museum Matsudai History Museum NUNAGAWA Campus (Open on weekends & national holidays only) The Last Class (Open on weekends & national holidays only) Akeyama Arts Center (Open on weekends & national holidays only) House of Light Echigo-Matsunoyama “Forest School” Kyororo【Discount Benefits】 Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel【Discount Benefits】
Admission	[Echigo-Tsumari Art Field Winter 2026 Common Ticket] Adults￥ 2,000, Elementary & Junior High School Students ￥800 *Individual tickets for each facility are also available

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