Leisurely Echigo-Tsumari Course [Ubusuna Lunch Special] 2026

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Leisurely Echigo-Tsumari Course [Ubusuna Lunch Special] 2026

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A leisurely digest tour of the masterpieces of Echigo-Tsumari. Join Official Guides to enjoy the autumn countryside and the artworks.
《Tour Highlights》
・Recommended for first-time visitors to the Echigo-Tsumari Art Field
・With a late departure time and ample time set aside for viewing, you can enjoy the tour at a relaxed pace
・You’ll get to savor dishes made with seasonal ingredients by local women from the villages

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9:30 Echigo-Yuzawa Station Information Center for the Echigo-Tsumari Art Field: Participant Reception Now Open

10:00 Departure from Echigo-Yuzawa Station

10:30 “Tunnel of Light” by Ma Yansong / MAD Architects

Enjoy Art and Nature at the Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel

Kiyotsukyo is considered one of Japan’s three great gorges. Here, you can experience the fusion of the gorge’s beauty—which changes with the seasons, from the fresh greenery of spring to the deep green of summer, the autumn foliage, and the snowy landscapes of winter—with art.

Tunnel Kiyotsukyo Nature and Art Scenery Through the Seasons

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12:00 "For Lots of Lost Windows" by Utsumi Akiko

Contemplating the Beauty of Satoyama Through Art

A window that allows you to rediscover the satoyama landscape through the view outside. The curtains, which sway differently depending on the weather, let you feel the sunlight and the gentle breeze.

Outside Artworks Satoyama Landscapes Light and Wind Window Art

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1:00 p.m. Lunch: Ubusuna House

Enjoy a "delicious meal" prepared by local moms

"Gottsu-o" is a Tokamachi dialect term meaning "feast." At Ubusuna House—a traditional thatched-roof house over 100 years old that has undergone a REBIRTH through the ceramic artistry of some of Japan’s leading potters—come and savor dishes made with seasonal ingredients.

Local Cuisine Traditional Japanese House Restaurant Pottery Food and Art

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2:40 p.m. Hachi & Seizo Tashima Museum of Picture Book Art

Experience the story of memories that fill the now-empty school building

A nostalgic elementary school is transformed into a picture-book world. At an art museum housed in a closed school, artworks made from driftwood and nuts weave a story depicting the adventures of the school’s final students.

Art in Abandoned Schools The World of Picture Books Spatial Picture Books Fun for the Whole Family

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4:00 p.m. Museum on Echigo-Tsumari, MonET

Exploring a Museum Dedicated to One-of-a-Kind Site-Specific Art

At this leading art museum in Echigo-Tsumari, you’ll view artworks that engage with the region’s unique environment and pieces that allow you to experience the passage of time and the changing landscape. The museum shop offers original products from the Echigo-Tsumari Art Field. You can also leave the tour here and relax at the adjacent Akashi no Yu hot springs to soothe the fatigue of your journey. *If you wish to leave the group, please let us know at the time of booking. It is a 15-minute walk from the museum to Tokamachi Station.

Contemporary Art Akashi no Yu Museum Shop Site-Specific

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6:00 p.m. Arrival at Echigo-Yuzawa Station / End of Tour

Notice

・The itinerary may be changed or canceled due to natural disasters, road conditions, or other circumstances.
・Seats on the bus are assigned. If you are traveling with companions who booked separately, please indicate this when making your reservation.
・Depending on the artwork, you may need to walk a short distance after getting off the bus. Please wear comfortable shoes that are easy to put on and take off.
・Please bring a hat and drinks on hot days, and rain gear in case of rain.
・Arrival times at the final destination may vary depending on road conditions and other factors. Please make a reservation for your return Shinkansen ticket with plenty of time to spare.

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Summary

Dates	Tuesday, September 22, 2026, and Sunday, October 11, 2026 *Dates added due to popular demand.
Admission	Tour Price: Adults 15,500 yen; elementary and junior high school students 12,000 yen; preschoolers 3,000 yen *Includes bus fare, lunch, guide fees, and admission to artworks (including the Echigo-Tsumari Art Field 2026 Common Ticket), plus consumption tax
Deadline	Registration closes at midnight on the day before the event, or as soon as the event reaches capacity.
Origin / Destination	Echigo-Yuzawa Station East Exit Bus Terminal
Transportation	Minami-Echigo Sightseeing Bus
Capacity	25 people (minimum number of participants: 1)
Host	Travel Planning and Operation: Niigata Prefecture Governor-Registered Travel Agency No. 2-440; NPO Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Collaborative Organization; 3743-1 Matsudai, Tokamachi city, Niigata Prefecture; Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA); 025-761-7749 / officialtour@tsumari-artfield.com
Note	・A tour guide will accompany the group, but there will be no tour conductors. ・Please review these Terms and Conditions, including the cancellation policy, before participating. NPO Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Collaborative Organization Travel Terms and Conditions NPO Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Collaborative Organization Standard Travel Agency Terms and Conditions [Inquiries] “Echigo-Tsumari Art Field” General Information Center: 025-761-7767 (9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. / Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) /officialtour@tsumari-artfield.com

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