[Echigo-Yuzawa Sta. / Day Trip] Tour of Akiyamago, an unexplored region with heavy snowfall (no guide)

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You will also visit the popular "Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel" and “Akeyama Arts Center,” a facility that conveys Akiyama’d culture through art. Lunch will be served at “Katakuri House,” a restaurant that uses local ingredients to warm your body and soul. How about visiting the harsh and beautiful world of Akiyamago, an unexplored region during the harsh winter season? The stopover will be changed to a different one (as of February 17).

Details

10:00 Depart from Echigo-Yuzawa station
30 min
10:30 The entire tunnel is an artwork.
Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel "Tunnel of Light"
Kiyotsu Gorge is one of the three most beautiful gorges in Japan, created by 16 million years of earth history. Visitors can view the fusion of the beauty of the gorge and art in the 750-meter-long tunnel.
*There is a possibility that the Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel may be closed due to heavy snowfall. In that case, we will change the stop to other work.
*Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel is currently closed due to heavy snowfall. The tour stop will be changed to another artwork. (As of February 17)
60 min.
12:30 A healthy lunch at an abandoned school inn
[Lunch]Katakuri House
For lunch, we will prepare a heart-warming meal using local ingredients that are gentle on the body and soul. The restaurant, “Katakuri House,” is also an accommodation facility in a renovated wooden school building. The former classrooms have been turned into guest rooms, the principal's office into a hot spring, and the gymnasium into an artwork where both adults and children can play. After lunch, enjoy viewing and experiencing the artwork of “Tsumari Sugoroku” by Hara Rintaro + Hara Yu.
30 min
14:00 Learn about the techniques and beliefs of the “commons.”
Akeyama Arts Center
The former Tsunan Elementary School Oakasawa Branch, which will be closed in 2021, has been reborn as a place to take over its history and convey the history and culture of Akiyamago through art. Under the supervision of artist Fukasawa Takafumi , who continues his research on the area.
*Admission fee is to be paid by the visitor.
*The itinerary will be changed in case of temporary closure due to snowfall.
30 min
15:30 Katakuri House (restroom break, overnight guests get off)
 
You may also choose to stay overnight at the Katakuri House. If you wish to stay overnight, please make a reservation for the 2-day tour from [Details] below instead of making a reservation on this page.
40 min
16:20 *Stopover available at Tsunan Town Hall
40 min
17:00 Echigo-Yuzawa station Arrival / Dismissal
Notice

*Itineraries are subject to change or cancellation due to natural disasters or road conditions.
*No refunds will be made in the event of itinerary changes.
*Guests of junior high school age and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
*In order to view the artworks, we will be walking on snow. Please bring waterproof snow boots or boots that are at least ankle-length.
*Arrival time at the final destination may be delayed. Please book your return bullet train well in advance.
*Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel is currently closed due to heavy snowfall. The tour stop will be changed to another artwork. (As of February 6)

Summary

Dates January 25 (Sat), 26 (Sun), February 1 (Sat), 2 (Sun), 8 (Sat), 9 (Sun), 11 (Tue), 22 (Sat), 23 (Sun), 24 (Mon), March 1 (Sat), 2 (Sun), 8 (Sat), 9 (Sun), 2025
Admission [Price] Adults: ¥10,000
Children 6-15 ¥9,000
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 and tax)
Deadline 6:00 p.m. two days prior to the date of operation or as soon as capacity is reached.
Origin / Destination Echigo-Yuzawa Station East Exit Bus Terminal
Transportation Charter bus (Morimiya Kotsu)
Capacity min. 1 person
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.
*Please read the terms and conditions of this tour, including the cancellation policy, before participating.
Travel Conditions 旅行条件書
Standard Conditions of Travel 標準旅行業約款

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