Let’s celebrate the arrival of spring with the local mothers at Ubusuna House, which has weathered an especially harsh winter. Harvest the wild greens that have sprouted, nourished by the abundant meltwater, and enjoy them as freshly fried tempura alongside our spring-exclusive menu. Join the local mothers on a walk through the village to discover the many bounties of spring.
■Date and Time:
April 25 (Sat), 26 (Sun), 29 (Wed, holiday), May 2 (Sat), 3 (Sun), 4 (Mon, holiday), 5 (Tue, holiday), and 6 (Wed, holiday), 2026; 11:00 AM–1:00 PM each day
■Schedule:
11:00 AM: Meet at Ubusuna House
11:00 AM–12:00 PM: Wild vegetable foraging with the mothers
12:00 PM–1:00 PM: Return to Ubusuna House for cooking the wild vegetables, lunch, and a tour of the facility
1:00 PM: Program concludes
■Fee:
6,000 yen (includes admission, lunch, and insurance)
■Cancellation Policy:
[On the day of the event] 100% of the fee *Please notify us of any cancellations as soon as possible. A cancellation fee will be charged for cancellations made at the customer’s request.
Photo by Osamu Nakamura
Sample meal
■Capacity:
20 people (Reservations required; first-come, first-served) *We will decide whether to cancel due to rain by 12:00 PM three days prior to the event.
■Attire:
Clothing and shoes that allow for easy movement and can get dirty, plus a drink. *We will provide work gloves and sickles for gathering wild vegetables.
■How to Apply for a Reservation:
Click the “Reservation” button to pay in advance by credit card.
■Application Deadline:
By 6:00 PM on the day before the event.
■Important Notes:
・The wild vegetable foraging route includes private property and areas cherished by local residents. Access is not permitted after the event concludes.
・Please be careful to avoid accidents or injuries during the activity.
Ubusuna House
Photo by Osamu Nakamura
We’re open during Golden Week!
The REBIRTH of a thatched-roof farmhouse built in 1924 in the Echigo Nakamon style took place through the art of ceramics.The first floor features a restaurant-cum-art gallery where artworks by leading Japanese ceramic artists—including irori hearths, Furnaces, Washing stands, and Bats—are displayed, and dishes made with local ingredients are served on the artists’ own tableware. The second floor is a ceramics exhibition space comprising three tea rooms. The warm atmosphere of the ceramics and the thatched-roof house, combined with the lively smiles and chatter of the local women, has made this spot extremely popular. At night, it also serves as a lodging facility limited to one group per night.
■Open Dates:
April 25 (Sat), 26 (Sun), 29 (Wed, Holiday), May 2 (Sat), 3 (Sun), 4 (Mon, Holiday), 5 (Tue, Holiday), 6 (Wed, Holiday), 2026
■Hours:
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Last Order: 2:00 PM)
Contact Us:
“Echigo-Tsumari Art Filed” General Information Center:
025-761-7767 (9:00 AM–6:00 PM / Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
ubusuna@tsumari-artfield.com
Summary
| Date and time |
April 25 (Sat), 26 (Sun), 29 (Wed, holiday), May 2 (Sat), 3 (Sun), 4 (Mon, holiday), 5 (Tue, holiday), and 6 (Wed, holiday), 2026; 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. each day |
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| Venue |
Ubusuna House (3110 Higashishimogumi, Tokamachi city, Niigata Prefecture) |
| Admission |
6,000 yen (includes admission, lunch, and insurance)
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| Note |
■Capacity: ■Application Deadline: |
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