About the artwork
On the day of the site visit for the art project, Matsudai enjoyed clear skies following a heavy snowfall. Café Reflet (meaning “reflection”) became an artwork that mirrored the daily lives of residents, much like the snow that day. Vilmoot provided residents with about 100 instant cameras and asked them to photograph the views from their windows.Utilizing four circular lights designed for the ceiling by MVRDV, the window views—captured over the course of a year—were displayed in four sections representing the four seasons, and tables with mirrored tops were arranged on the floor. During ETAT, many people gathered at the restaurant “Echigo Matsudai Satoyama Shokudo,” which served as the artwork space, enjoying the townscapes reflected in the tables—viewed through the Koshihikari rice balls and wild vegetable dishes on their plates—along with the green terraced Rice Fields visible through the windows.
Echigo Matsudai Satoyama Dining Hall
3743-1 Matsudai, Tokamachi city, inside Matsudai “Nobutai”
Seating: 60 seats *No admission fee (meal charges only)
Related website: https://www.facebook.com/satoyamashokudo
Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays (If Tuesday and Wednesday are consecutive public holidays, the following business day will be closed instead)
TEL: 025-594-7181
10:00 AM–5:00 PM (Last Order 4:30 PM) / Lunch 11:00 AM–3:00 PM (Last Seating 2:00 PM)
*Reception may close without notice depending on crowding.
*For customers without reservations, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Currently, reservations can only be made at the reception desk.
To make a reservation, please call the number below.
Echigo Matsudai Satoyama Shokudo TEL: 025-594-7181
Hours: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (Last Order 4:30 PM) / Lunch: 11:00 AM–3:00 PM (Last Order 2:00 PM)
*Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays (If Tuesday and Wednesday are consecutive public holidays, the following business day will be closed instead.)
① Weekday-Only Menu
Dates｜ March 16 (Mon), March 19 (Thu), March 23 (Mon),March 26 (Thu), March 27 (Fri), March 30 (Mon), April 2 (Thu), April 3 (Fri), April 6 (Mon), April 9 (Thu), April 10 (Fri), April 13 (Mon), April 16 (Thu), April 17 (Fri)
・Satoyama Lunch: 1,500 yen
A lunch featuring seasonal Tsumari vegetables and rice from The Rice Fields. Includes local dishes from Echigo-Tsumari and creative variations. Comes with miso soup and a mini dessert.
・Satoyama Curry: 1,500 yen
A chicken curry featuring our signature blend of spices. Served with seasonal vegetables and grilled mushrooms. Comes with a salad and a mini dessert.
② "Satoyama Buffet" (60-minute time limit)
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays from April 4 (Sat) to April 19 (Sun), and Monday through Friday from April 20 (Mon) to April 24 (Fri) *Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (excluding national holidays)
Admission: Adults: 2,000 yen / Elementary school students: 1,000 yen / Preschoolers: 500 yen *Drinks sold separately
“Satoyama Buffet” (60-minute time limit)
This buffet-style meal features plenty of rice harvested from the nearby Rice Fields and fresh vegetables grown by local farmers we know personally. The menu offers about 20 dishes, all inspired by regional and home-style cuisine.
Photo by Yanagi Ayumi
③ "Wild Vegetable Buffet" (60-minute time limit)
Dates: Saturday, April 25 – Monday, June 1 *Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (excluding national holidays). Closed on May 7.
Prices: Adults: 2,500 yen / Elementary school students: 1,000 yen / Preschoolers: 500 yen (ages 1–6) *All prices include tax; drinks sold separately.
“Wild Vegetable Buffet” (60-minute time limit)
We’ve prepared our popular buffet lunch featuring a selection of wild vegetables brimming with the bounty of spring.Grown in the snow-covered satoyama forests of Echigo-Tsumari, these wild mountain vegetables sprout vigorously as the snow melts, offering exceptional aroma and flavor. We use an abundance of seasonal wild vegetables such as butterbur buds, bracken ferns, and Japanese arrowroot, and invite you to enjoy a buffet featuring wild vegetable dishes that blend traditional local cuisine with modern twists.
Photo by Yanagi Ayumi
Currently, reservations can only be made at the reception desk.
To make a reservation, please call the number below.
Echigo Matsudai Satoyama Shokudo TEL: 025-594-7181
Hours: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (Last Order 4:30 PM) / Lunch: 11:00 AM–3:00 PM (Last Order 2:00 PM)
*Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays (If Tuesday and Wednesday are consecutive public holidays, the following business day will be closed instead.)
■ About Reservations
Please call to make a reservation for the “Weekday Special Menu” or the “Satoyama Buffet.”
Echigo Matsudai Satoyama Shokudo TEL: 025-594-7181
Reservations for the “Wild Vegetable Buffet” are accepted exclusively through online booking (with advance credit card payment).
*Reservations for seats on or after Saturday, April 25, will only be accepted via online booking (advance credit card payment).
■Group Reservations
For group reservations, please use the application form below or fill out and send the fax application form.
≫ Echigo Matsudai Satoyama Shokudo Group Reservation Application Form (google.com)
*Fax: 025-595-6181
Information and Map
| Artwork no. | D055 |
|---|---|
| Production year | 2003 |
| Opening hours | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM) *Please note that the operating hours for the Echigo Matsudai Satoyama Cafeteria are different. *Operating hours may be shortened during the winter season. |
| Admission | [Matsudai "Nobutai" Individual Ticket] Adults: 600 yen, Elementary and Junior High School Students: 300 yen ["Matsudai NOHBUTAI Field Museum Matsudai NOHBUTAI" Ticket] Adults: 1,200 yen, Elementary and Junior High School Students: 600 yen *Depending on the period, ETAT Passports and Common Tickets may be available for purchase. |
| Closed | Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (If Tuesday and Wednesday fall on consecutive holidays, the following business day will be a substitute holiday) |
| Area | Matsudai |
| Village | Matsudai |
| Official website | https://matsudai-nohbutai-fieldmuseum.jp/art/ |
| Open dates | Open year-round (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, except holidays) |
| Venue | 3743-1 Matsudai, Tokamachi city, Niigata Prefecture, inside Matsudai "Nobutai" |
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