Echigo-tsumari Journey + House of Light Accommodation Tour
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This tour includes the Echigo-Tsumari course and a stay at the House of Light. On Sat, July 12th, it is for women only, and on Sat, July 19th, it is for men only. Guests can enjoy a light program and a meal exclusively for overnight guests.
9:30
Departure from Echigo-Yuzawa Station (East Exit Bus Terminal)
Join the official tour "Echigo-Tsumari Journey"
On the official tour, you will take part in the standard "Echigo-tsumari Journey". We will visit ”Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel” and ”Hachi & Seizo Tashima Museum of Picture Book”, enjoy a buffet lunch at ”Echigo Matsudai Satoyama Shokudo”, and then depart from the tour at our final stop, Museum on Echigo-Tsumari, MonET
*No application required for the Echigo-Tsumari Journey.
*Due to time constraints of the experience at the House of Light, you will not be able to visit the Museum on Echigo-Tsumari, MonET However, we will give you a ticket to visit the museum the following day.
*12th（Woman only）→ Echigo-Tsumari Journey 《Spring》, 19th（Men only）→ Echigo-Tsumari Journey 《Summer》, On all dates, you will not get off at the Museum on Echigo-Tsumari, MonET and will instead head to the House of Light.
*No application required for the Echigo-Tsumari Journey.
*Due to time constraints of the experience at the House of Light, you will not be able to visit the Museum on Echigo-Tsumari, MonET However, we will give you a ticket to visit the museum the following day.
*12th（Woman only）→ Echigo-Tsumari Journey 《Spring》, 19th（Men only）→ Echigo-Tsumari Journey 《Summer》, On all dates, you will not get off at the Museum on Echigo-Tsumari, MonET and will instead head to the House of Light.
15min
16:30
A special experience of experiencing light phenomena
James Turrell ”House of Light” Check-in
An installation work of light and shadow. People come from all over the world to catch a glimpse of the light program, which is exclusive to hotel guests.
17:30
Dinner
18:30
Experience the night light program
Enjoy the light show at sunset.
21:00
Enjoy the ”House of Light” even more
Appreciation of artworks
Enjoy the museum while basking in the afterglow of the light program.
3:30
Experience the Morning Light Program
Enjoy the light program held at sunrise (participation is optional).
8:00
Breakfast
9:00
Check-out
After checking out, we provide a shuttle service to the Museum on Echigo-Tsumari, MonET
15min
9:30
A museum representing Echigo-Tsumari
Museum on Echigo-Tsumari, MonET
This is the base facility for the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale, which displays artworks by famous contemporary artists such as Nawa Kohei, Nakatani Michiko, and 目［mé］. You can also buy souvenirs. *You can enjoy viewing the artworks outdoors or spend time at the roadside station until the museum opens at 10:00.
11:00
Disbanded after viewing Museum on Echigo-Tsumari, MonET
※Tokamachi Station is about a 10-minute walk away.
※Museum on Echigo-Tsumari, MonET is located in the center of Tokamachi city, so you can explore on foot after the tour.
※Museum on Echigo-Tsumari, MonET is located in the center of Tokamachi city, so you can explore on foot after the tour.
Notice
The tour operation on Saturday, July 19th has been canceled. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to customers who were considering booking the tour. Thank you for your understanding.
Summary
| Dates | 【Woman only】7/12（Sat）Stay |
|---|---|
| Admission | Tour Fee: ¥38,000 （Includes bus fare, lunch, dinner, breakfast, guide fee, artwork viewing fee, accommodation fee at the House of Light, and consumption tax.） |
| Deadline | 4 days before the operation date or as soon as capacity is reached |
| Origin / Destination | Echigo-Yuzawa Station East Exit Bus Terminal / Museum on Echigo-Tsumari, MonET |
| Transportation | Charter bus, taxi |
| Capacity | 15 persons (minimum 4 parsons) |
| Host | Travel planning and execution: Niigata Prefecture Governor's Registered Travel Agency Region-440, NPO Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Collaborative Organization 3743-1 Matsudai, Tokamachi-shi, Niigata Prefecture, Japan Travel Agents Association regular member 025-761-7749 / officialtour@tsumari-artfield.com |
| Note |
*Tour guides are for Japanese only. There are no interpreters on the tour. 【Inquiries】 |
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