9:30 Departure from Echigo-Yuzawa Station (East Exit Bus Terminal)

30min

10:00 An entire tunnel transformed into art

Tunnel of Light/Ma Yansong / MAD Architects

The tour kicks off with the ever-popular Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel. Kiyotsu Gorge, one of Japan’s three great gorges, was shaped by 16 million years of geological history. Inside the 750m-long tunnel, experience a stunning fusion of art and nature. The breathtaking scenery changes with the seasons, making every visit unique.
*Due to heavy snow, the Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel is currently closed, and there is no estimated reopening date. There is a possibility that it may remain closed on the day of your tour.

Tunnel

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15min

11:15 Experiencing the nature of Satoyama

For Lots of Lost Windows / Utsumi Akiko

Seasonal views through the windows deepen appreciation for Echigo-Tsumari’s nature. Swaying curtains reflect sunlight and breeze, drawing visitors into the stunning landscape.

30min

11:40 Visualizing Local Memories

”32 Resting Stones／Sanji and Kyuseki” Nakazaki Tohru

An installation born from interviews with locals, weaving the village’s cultural heritage into an artwork by capturing the building’s subtle memories and residents’ daily lives through the artist’s unique lens.

abondoned House

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5min

12:20 Art, books, and local archive facilities

Tsumari Archive Center

This year at the Tsumari Archive Center, Kawamata Tadashi—who’s kept a studio here since 2009—unveils two works. You can also browse the Center’s collection of regional art archives and art books.

closed school archive

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5min

12:45 inspired by photos

Mountain / Richard Deacon

Intrigued by the complex overlap of one ceramic tube seen through another, the artist collaged photos of the Alps and tube images to refine the concept.

15min

13:00 Savour the season inside an artaork

[Lunch] Echigo Matsudai Satoyama Shokudo

A buffet featuring fresh vegetables from local farmers and wild mountain greens nurtured by Echigo-Tsumari’s rich nature, all crafted into dishes with a regional twist. Savour the deep flavours of Echigo-Tsumari while taking in the breathtaking view of terraced rice fields and satoyama.

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The concept is "urban and rural exchange."

Matsudai NOHBUTAI Field Museum

In addition to the main facility, Matsudai Nōbutai, you can also visit the Matsudai Local Museum and artworks in the Shiroyama area. Moreover, you can experience the project "Kabakov’s Dream" by Ilya & Emilia Kabakov, one of the iconic artists of the Echigo-Tsumari Art Field.

agriculture

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30min

15:00 Spatial picture book museum in an abandoned school

Hachi & Seizo Tashima Museum of Picture Book Art

This museum, set in a former school, brings a picture book world to life. Through driftwood artworks and various creatures, it weaves a story centered on "the last three students," creating an immersive, storybook-like experience.

book picture museum shop

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20min

16:00 A representative museum of Echigo-Tsumari.

Museum on Echigo-Tsumari, MonET/Akashinoyu

"This is the main facility of the ""Echigo-Tsumari Art Field,"" featuring works by renowned contemporary artists such as Nawa Kohei, Nakatani Michiko, and 目[mé]. MonET Corridor, directed by BankART1929, hosts a multi-artist exhibition.
You can break away from the tour here to enjoy the light displays or relax at the Akashi-no-Yu hot spring.
*If you wish to leave the tour, please inform us when making your reservation."

museum museum shop

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60min

18:00 Arrival/Disbanding at Echigo-Yuzawa Station