[Matsunoyama area-2] Yukimi gozen & Echigo-Tsumari Winter Tour

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[Matsunoyama area-2] Yukimi gozen & Echigo-Tsumari Winter Tour

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Enjoy the heavy and beautiful snowfall of Echigo-Tsumari and the winter-only artworks on this bus tour. For lunch, enjoy Echigo-Tsumari dishes filled with the wisdom and culture of the snow country and the hospitality of the local people. *There is a possibility that the Kiyotsukyo Gorge Tunnel will be closed due to heavy snowfall. In that case, we will make a stop at another site.

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9:30 Meet at and depart from Echigo-Yuzawa station

30 min

The entire tunnel is a work of art.

“Tunnel of Light” Ma Yansong / MAD Architects

"Kiyotsu 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 Kiyotsukyo Tunnel may be closed due to heavy snowfall. In that case, we will change the stop to other work."

tunnel

Details

40 min.

Small science museum in Snow country

Echigo-Matsunoyama Museum of Natural Science “Kyororo”

"Kyororo", with its unique long and narrow exterior, offers exhibits on the theme of satoyama biodiversity and artworks inside and outside the museum.

science insectp plant

Details

5 min.

　 Enjoy a unique local "Special Day" for lunch.

【Lunch】Yukimi Gozen

Yukimi Gozen dishes, prepared with great care by the village mothers using local rice and vegetables, are not only nutritious but also delicious and satisfying to keep you going strong during the harsh winter months. The dishes are served in traditional lacquerware, which was once used for weddings and funerals in the village and has been treasured and stored carefully.

local production for local consumption preserved foods

25min

　 Hands-on art for kids and adults

NUNAGAWA Campus

NUNAGAWA Campus is a "Children's Museum of five-sense experience museum" where you can experience with your five senses by touching wood, catching light, and feeling sound together with artists. Activities and workshops to be enjoyed on the snow ground.

abolition of a school

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15min

　 Fun in the snowy satoyama

Matsudai “NOHBUTAI” Field Museum

The center of the Matsudai area for the Echigo-Tsumari Art field. Visitors can enjoy artwork and snow activities in the snowy Satoyama.

base facility

Details

30min

　 Contemporary art museum representing the Echigo-Tsumari.

Museum on Echigo-Tsumari (MonET)

The base facility of the Echigo-Tsumari Art Field, featuring works by prominent contemporary artists such as Nawa Kohei, Nakatani Michiko, and 目 [mé].

art museum base facility

Details

60min

Around 17:00 Returns to Echigo-Yuzasa Sta., Arrival & Dismissal.

Notice

“*The guide will be available only in Japanese

*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

*Arrival time at the final destination may be changed. Please make sure to reserve your return Shinkansen train with enough time to spare.

*When viewing the works, visitors will be walking on snow. Please wear snow boots or boots at least ankle-length.

*Yukimi Gozen is served on a tatami floor. Please consult with us if you have poor mobility.”

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Summary

Dates	February 24 (Mon.), 2025
Admission	"[Price] Adults: ￥15,000 Children 6-15 ￥12,500 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, guide fee, artwork fee (Echigo-Tsumari Art Field 2025 Winter Common Ticket), and tax)"
Deadline	2 days prior to the tour as soon as the capacity is reached
Origin / Destination	Echigo-Yuzawa Station East Exit Bus Terminal
Transportation	Charter bus (Minami-Echigo Kanko Bus)
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 / tour@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【Inquiries】 Echigo-Tsumari Art Field Information Centre TEL : +81 (0)25-761-7767 (9:00-18:00, closed on Tuesday and Wednesday) MAIL : officialtour@tsumari-artfield.com”

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