Medaka-Suisui route
This course is to enjoy nature and art in the town of Tsunan, which boasts of its great natural beauty. Lunch is served at "Kamigo Clove Theatre” restaurant where you will taste a special menu served in a theatrical style by local mothers with all five senses. If you are looking for a deep experience at the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale, this is the course for you.
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. The spectacular natural scenery, which changes with the seasons, is also a must-see.
Renovated from a closed junior high school, Kamigo Clove Theatre is a performing arts center for the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale.
A popular work at last year's Art Festival, "Farming implements as instruments!” was relocated and upgraded.
The house was completely covered by the kiln, and the entire house was fired for about one month. The round mirror, which rotates with the wind, can be moved by hand.
*The guide will be available only in Japanese
*This is a discount campaign tour reservation for foreign nationals only. We confirm the nationality of all tour participants at the tour reception desk. Please be sure to bring your passport or resident card. (If you do not show your ID on the day of the tour, we will ask you to pay the discounted amount in cash.)
*Itineraries are subject to change or cancellation due to natural disasters or road conditions.
*We will assign you a seat on the bus. If you have a companion for another application, please enter it in the remarks column.。
*Some 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.
*Tour sales and operation may be canceled due to the spread of the coronavirus. The decision to implement
*We ask for your cooperation in taking local measures against coronavirus infection when participating in the tour.
*Arrival time at the final destination may be changed. Please make sure to reserve your return Shinkansen train with enough time to spare.
Summary
| Dates | Sundays in Aug（8/5、8/12、8/19、8/26） |
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| Admission | General (elementary school students and older) 12,500 yen→¥7,500 Toddler (3-5 years old) 5,000 yen→¥2,500 0 yen for children under 3 years old *In case a meal or a seat on the bus is required, the infant fee will be charged. (Including bus fare, lunch, guide fee, and tax) A special ticket is necessary to participate in the tour. If you do not have a ticket, please purchase it when you book the tour. |
| Deadline | 6:00 p.m. on the day before the tour date |
| Origin / Destination | Echigo Yuzawa Sta. East Exit Bus Terminal |
| Transportation | Charter bus（Minami-Echigo Kotsu) |
| Capacity | 40(minimum number of reminders: 1) |
| 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 / tour@tsumari-artfield.com |
| Note |
–The guide will be available only in Japanese. -Please read the terms and conditions of this tour, including the cancellation policy, before participating. NPO Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Collaborative Organization Travel Conditions NPO Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Collaborative Organization Standard Conditions of Travel 【Inquiries】 Echigo-Tsumari Art Field Information Centre at +81 (0)25-761-7767 (9:00-18:00, closed on Tuesday and Wednesday MAIL：officialtour@tsumari-artfield.com |
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