"Snow Fireworks" Returns for the First Time in Six Years as Part of the 10th Echigo-Tsumari Art Field Commemorative Events

Enjoy a magical night unique to Echigo-Tsumari, where a “Field of Light” created by art (Light of the Earth) and sun-like fireworks (Light of the Night Sky) create a striking contrast. This year’s Snow Fireworks ticket is an exceptionally good value, as it includes a Work Passport for the “Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale 2027.”

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Event Overview

[Date]
February 27, 2027 (Sat)

[Venue]
Nakago Green Park (Ueno, Tokamachi city)
*Please note that on the day of the event, you will not be able to access the venue by private car, taxi, or on foot.

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Schedule for the Day

3:00 PM: Reception begins for the shuttle bus to the tripod/monopod area (only for buses departing from the Tokamachi city hall)
*There will be no shuttle buses departing at 3:00 PM from other reception locations.

3:30 PM: Shuttle bus reception begins
*Later buses are expected to be crowded. Please arrive with plenty of time to spare.

4:00 PM: Food Stall Area Opens

5:00 PM: “Field of Light” Opens / Reception for Outbound Shuttle Buses Closes
*The reception area will be crowded just before reception closes. We recommend arriving early.

Around 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Snow Fireworks Display Begins

7:00 PM: Return Shuttle Bus Service Begins

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Program Details

・Snow Fireworks (3-shaku shells, Music Star Mine)

・Takahashi Kyota, *Gift for Frozen Village 2027*

This artwork brings an early taste of “spring” to Matsudai in winter, when the landscape is blanketed in snow and colors fade. Inspired by the observation that “everyone in this region plants flowers in their gardens and eagerly awaits spring,” the artist conceived the theme “Gift for Frozen Village.” By transforming the pure white snowfield into a flower garden and making colorful “seeds of light” bloom, the artwork expresses the spring that the people of this snowy region so eagerly await.

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Tickets [Release Date Sunday, September 20]

"Echigo-Tsumari Snow Fireworks" Ticket (Vouchers) (Includes vouchers for the "Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale 2027" ETAT Passport)

[Admission Fees]
Adults: 8,000 yen / High School Students: 6,000 yen / Elementary and Middle School Students: 3,000 yen

★High school students residing in or attending school in Tokamachi city or Tsunan town: 2,000 yen
Please purchase your ticket at the ticket window (not online) so we can verify your student ID or other proof of eligibility.

★Elementary and middle school students residing in or attending school in Tokamachi city or Tsunan town: Free
Please exchange the free Vouchers distributed by your school for a “Snow Fireworks Admission Ticket” in advance at the designated ticket window (*1).

*People with disabilities pay the regular admission fee; up to one caregiver enters free of charge.

[Sales Period]
September 20, 2026 (Sun) – February 26, 2027 (Fri) *Sales end once tickets are sold out.

[Sales Locations]
① Online: Tickets must be exchanged at a designated ticket window (*1).
② Designated ticket windows (*1)

Important Notes

・This ticket is valid for one person only per ticket. It may not be used by anyone other than the ticket holder.
・Sales will end once capacity is reached.
・The “Echigo-Tsumari Snow Fireworks” event may be canceled due to unavoidable circumstances, such as natural disasters. Please note that tickets are non-refundable in such cases.
・The display of artworks may be suspended due to natural disasters, maintenance, or other unavoidable circumstances.
・The opening days, closed days, and usage guidelines for each program are subject to change. Please check the official “Echigo-Tsumari Art Field” website for the latest information.

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Directions

① On the day of the event, you will not be able to reach the Venue by private car, taxi, or on foot. Please use the shuttle bus or Official Tour when coming to the event.
② We plan to operate free shuttle buses running to and from Tokamachi city, as well as paid shuttle buses running to and from Echigo-Yuzawa Station. Details such as bus stops and operating hours will be announced on the official website in early November.

★Both parking spaces and public transportation capacity are limited. If you are coming by car, please help alleviate congestion by carpooling whenever possible.
★Each parking lot has a limited number of spaces, and if a lot is full, you may be directed to another available parking lot. Additionally, crowds are expected just before the reception desk closes. Depending on the situation, check-in and travel may take longer than expected, and you may not be able to view the artworks. Please allow plenty of time and arrive early.

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Official Tour: 《Reservations Open Starting September 20 (Sun)》

Choose from a day trip or a one-night, two-day Official Tour to see the one-night-only snow fireworks!

[Departure Date] February 27, 2027 (Sat)
[Departure/Arrival Location] Echigo-Yuzawa Station

★ Explore the snow fireworks and winter art with guides.
★ Lunch is the Yukimi-Gozen. Enjoy the hospitality and cuisine prepared by the local mothers.
★ Since transportation is provided by tour bus, even those who are nervous about driving on snowy roads can participate with peace of mind.

*If you sign up for the Official Tour that includes viewing the snow fireworks, the ticket price is included in the tour fee, so you do not need to purchase a separate ticket.