~“Movement Itself Becomes Art”—20 Years Since That Moving Moment~
The “Tour de Tsumari,” a cycling event that winds through the beautiful rural landscapes of Echigo-Tsumari, will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026. This tour, which takes riders past The Rice Fields, rural scenery, and scattered artworks, offers a unique experience where participants can enjoy encounters with the landscape, physical activity, and the local community. The warm encouragement and hospitality from the villages along the route are also a distinctive charm of this region.
Launched in 2006 from architect Ito Yoshiaki’s vision to “make the act of moving itself an artwork,” this event has reached its milestone 20th anniversary thanks to the support of so many people. This special year, join us for a summer ride through the landscapes and memories of Echigo-Tsumari. We sincerely look forward to your participation. Additionally, we have prepared an original 20th-anniversary jersey as a participation gift.
【Date and Time】Sunday, August 30, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM
【Location】Headquarters Tent (Reception Area), Nakasato Mion Parking Lot No. 2, Tokamachi city, Niigata Prefecture
【Capacity】[120K] 700 people, [90K] 200 people, [70K] 100 people *Registration will close once capacity is reached.
【Registration Period】Sunday, March 8, 2026 – Sunday, July 12, 2026
【How to Register】Please register using the button below.
Photo: Courtesy of the artist
Ito Yoshiaki
Born in Hokkaido in 1965. After completing his graduate studies at Tokyo University of the Arts, he worked at the design firm Amorph and the Norihiko Dan Architectural Design Office before establishing the Ito Yoshiaki Architectural Design Office in 2000.With architectural design as his core practice, he actively participates in regional art events and community activities, including “Small House” (Echigo-Tsumari Art Filed 2000), “Tour de Tsumari” (Echigo-Tsumari Art Filed 2006–present), “Senju Yatai Project,” “Michi no Iro Operation” (aoba+art 2016), and the “100-Step Staircase Project.”In 2014, he produced the documentary film “The Road Without a Name – Tour de Tsumari.”
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Tour de Tsumari 2015 (Photo courtesy of the artist)
For inquiry
| Address | 413 Toriyama-ko, Tokamachi city, Niigata Prefecture |
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| Tel | 090-8879-1501 (Contact: Kohari) |
| npoggg2017@ggghibli.org
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