7/20 86B210 “ZOMEKI” Tour

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【Saturday, July 20】A stage performance of "86B210" by Suzuki Fumie and Iguchi Keiko will begin at the Shinmei Waterfront Park "Pavillon/Papillon." Reflecting on the history, songs, wishes, and the light and shadows that are passed down in the land of Niigata, they will attempt to embody the "undulation" through their expressions.
This tour will run from afternoon to evening. We will also provide light meals related to Ukraine. *In the event of inclement weather, the event will be canceled and the tour will also be cancelled.

Details

13:00 Tokamachi Station West Exit Bus Stop
15 min
13:15 A story inspired by a train running next to the art
Kiss & Goodbye / Jimmy Liao
The artwork was created in conjunction with the new picture book "The Ticket of Happiness: Kiss & Goodbye," which is set on the JR Iiyama Line. When you enter the kamaboko-shaped warehouse next to Doichi Station, the story of the picture book unfolds.
15min
13:45 House with walls removed and structure exposed.
Another Singularity / Antony Gormley
Six hundred and eighty-two cords are stretched from the walls, floor, and ceiling between the pillars and beams, and the artist's own silhouette emerges in the center where they converge.
30min
14:30 Spatial picture book museum in an abandoned school
[NEW]Hachi & Seizo Tashima Museum of Picture Book Art
Tashima Seizo has been working for many years on an art museum in Hachi village. Formerly an elementary school, it is a magnificent "spatial picture book" with "three current students who were there when the school closed" as the main characters. New works are being developed in conjunction with this exhibition.
30 min
15:45 To a mysterious space
[NEW]MAN ROCK Ⅴ/ Antony Gormley
A new artwork using stones by a renowned sculptor. The patterns on the stones evoke the embrace of a person's body. You can experience a space where nature and art resonate.
[NEW]HERE—UPON YORISHIRO / Kageyama Ken
An attempt to reconsider the connection between people in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. By observing the growth of young cedar trees that sprouted within the prestigious Koryu Shrine, it creates a space for contemplating their presence and significance.
15 min
16:20 Old community center with a collection of books donated by the Grand Wardens
The Tanaka Fumio Library, Echigo-Tsumari
An exhibition facility opened in 2009 after the renovation of the old community center in Kamishinden. Books donated by Tanaka Fumio, a master builder known for his research on wooden Minka houses, have been collected, and Kang Ailan will create an installation of books that glow in seven different colors. Ascending to the second floor, you can enjoy "Time of Farm Tools," an artwork by Kawaguchi Tatsuo, in a space painted in yellow.
15min
17:00 Museum representing Echigo-Tsumari
[NEW]Museum on Echigo-Tsumari, MonET/Akashinoyu
This is the base facility of the "Echigo-Tsumari Art Field," which features works by prominent contemporary artists such as Nawa Kohei, Nakatani Michiko, and "目 [mé]. The exhibition features the special exhibition that take up the entire area of MonET's corridor and garden, as well as works by Ukrainian artists. Traditional Ukrainian borscht and sweets will be served as a light meal before the seeing performance.
15min
18:45 One-night-only performance by an avant-garde dance duo
ZOMEKI / 86B210
A stage performance of "86B210" by Suzuki Fumie and Iguchi Keiko will begin at the Shinmei Waterfront Park "Pavillon/Papillon." Reflecting on the history, songs, wishes, and the light and shadows that are passed down in the land of Niigata, they will attempt to embody the "undulation" through their expressions.
15min
20:30 Tokamachi Station West Exit Bus Stop Arrival / Dismissal
Notice

・Itineraries are subject to change or cancellation due to natural disasters or road conditions. In case of cancellation, we will contact you at the e-mail address you provided at the time of reservation.
・The event will be held outdoors. Please come dressed for exercise.
・We will select your seat on the bus. If you have a companion for another application, please enter them in the remarks column. There is also a possibility that you may share seats with other passengers.
・Some art works require a short walk after getting off the bus. Please bring shoes that are easy to walk in and take off, a hat and drink on hot days, and rain gear in case of rain.
・The arrival time at the final destination may be earlier or later. Please make your return Shinkansen reservations well in advance.

Summary

Dates Saturday, July 20
Admission Adults: ¥13,000
Children 6-18 years old: ¥11,000
Toddler (3-5 years old): ¥3,000
Under 3 years old: Free *In case a meal or a bus seat is required, toddler fee will be charged.
(including bus fare, lunch, guide fee, performance ticket fee, and tax)
Note: The ETAT passport is required to take the tour. If you do not have a passport, please purchase one at the time of your tour purchase.
Deadline Until 12:00 am on July 19 before the tour or until capacity is reached.
Origin / Destination Tokamachi Station West Exit Bus Stop
Transportation Charter bus (Minami-Echigo Kotsu)
Capacity 15 persons (min. 1 person)
Host Travel planning and execution: Niigata Prefecture Governor's Registered Travel Agency Region-440-2, NPO Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Collaborative Organization 3743-1 Matsudai, Tokamachi-shi, Niigata Prefecture, Japan Travel Agents Association regular member 025-761-7749 / tour@tsumari-artfield.com
Note

*Tour guides are for Japanese only. There are no interpreters on the tour.
*Please read the terms and conditions of this tour, including the cancellation policy, before participating.
Travel Conditions (旅行条件書リンク)
Standard Conditions of Travel (標準旅行業約款リンク) 【Inquiries】 Echigo-Tsumari Art Field Information Centre TEL : +81 (0)25-761-7767 (9:00-18:00, closed on Tuesday and Wednesday) MAIL : officialtour@tsumari-artfield.com

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