The six-month long winter is coming to an end and Echigo-Tsumari is experiencing spring weather. Accommodations that have been closed for the winter due to snowfall will  Start Reservations for the 2023.

Reservations start today, 13 March. We hope you will enjoy your stay in Echigo-Tsumari with the ETAT artworks.

 

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■Reservations begin 13 March

Katakuri House

Katakuri House located at the entrance to Akiyamago, an unexplored region is a renovation of the former primary school which looked after local children from 1884 to 1992. Guests can enjoy delicious meals using distinctive local ingredients. The former classrooms are turned into tatami guest rooms whereas school headmaster’s room serves as an onsen. Guests are invited to play on “Tsumari Sugoroku”, an artwork by Rintaro and Yu Hara in the gymnasium space or go out for walking to Mikurabashi and Ishigakida (stone terraced rice field) in beautiful nature.

【Open for staying in 2023】
22 April -3 December, 2023 except Tue and Wed *Open every day from 1-7 May and 1-13 Aug・Rooms: 7 Washitsu (Japanese-style room), with or without meals
・Maximum capacity: 26 (in total for 7 rooms)
・Price per night: From JPY8400 per person for stay without a meal –
・Reservation: From the official website of Katakuri House

【Viewing artwork】
・Sat, Sun and holidays from 29 April – 28 July, except Tue and Wed, from 29 July – 27 Auguest, Sat, Sun and holidays from 28 Auguest to 5 November
・10:00~17:00 *Closed at 16:00 in October and November.

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Ubusuna House

The Thatched roof old Minka house was transformed into a gallery of Japanese potteries and a restaurant space. This very popular artwork/restaurant is also open for a sleepover. Guests can enjoy meals cooked by local people around the irori created by the master of potteries in Japan, take a bath in the Shigaraki bath, groom in the Mashikoyaki basin, and wake up in the old Minka house. Enjoy the luxury of private time away from the noise of a busy city. We recommend guests take a morning stroll in the charming village.

【Open for staying in 2023】
Fri, Sat, Sun and holidays only from 29 April – 5 November

・Room: Entire minka house with two meals
・Maximum capacity: 4
・Price per night: JPY 25,000 per person（Adult）
・Reservation: Make a booking by filling out a special form

【Viewing artwork / Restaurant for lunch 2023】
・Sat, Sun and holidays only from 29 April – 5 November
・11:00〜15:00 (Lunch from 11:00～15:00, Last order by  14:00)
※ Admission is required for lunch.

Shedding House

The 150-year-old farm minka house has been transformed into an artwork by Junichi Kurakake and a team from the sculpture course at Nichigei. By carving every surface of the empty old minka house, from floor, wall to the ceiling, the artist opened the enclosed space and “shed” the abandoned house into an artwork. It offers a unique experience of art in the farm village.

【Opening for staying 2023】
the day before Fri, Sat, Sun and holidays from 29 April  – 4 November, 2023

・Room: Entire house without meal (guests can cook for themselves)
・Maximum capacity: 8
・Price per night: JPY22,000 for the house plus JPY3,300 per person per night
・Reservation: By the official website of Shedding House

【Viewing artwork】
・Sat, Sun and holidays from 29 July – 4 Auguest
・11:00～16:00

Australia House

Australia House was built as a symbol of recovery from the 311 disaster and the evidence of exchange between Echigo-Tsumari and Australia in 2012. It is open to the public to stay overnight when not occupied as an artist-in-residence. Guests can enjoy staying in the unique architectural space and immerse themselves in the space with art as well as surroundings in nature. Guests may like to visit Yuta onsen which is just five minutes drive away.

【Open for staying in 2023】
the day before Fri, Sat, Sun and holidays from 1 Jun – 4 November

・Room: Entire building without meals
・Maximum capacity: 6
・Price per night: JPY12000 for the entire building plus JPY3000 per person
・Reservation: By the ETAT official website

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■Reservations begin 29 April

Dream House

【Open for staying in 2023】
the day before Fri, Sat, Sun and holidays from 29 Jun – 27 Aug
*Booking start：29 April~

・Room: Entire house without meal (guests can cook for themselves)
・Maximum capacity: 4
・Price per night: JPY33,000 per house. (※ Price is the same for staying by one person)
・Reservation: By the official website of Dream House

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■Reservations accepted for groups only

Sansho House

The about 60-year-old wooden school building has been renovated as an accommodation. The former classrooms welcome guests to sleep in. Sansho House is famous for beautiful hearty meals cooked by local villagers. Guests are recommended to take a Matsunoyama onsen (10 minutes drive) known as the three best medicinal baths. There is an outdoor deck space in summer or around the fire stove in winter to relax. Perfect accommodation for a group stay.

【Open for staying in 2023】
・Reservations accepted for groups only.

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