Discover how to enjoy the Echigo-Tsumari Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale 2022. From which of the artworks are open to the public to how to visit these artworks, we will introduce the contents you can enjoy in June and July.
⑴ Highlights
"This and that about ETAT" - ETAT 2022 Serial Columns by Kitagawa Fram
Click here to read a series of columns by Kitagawa Fram, General Director of ETAT, talking about “this and that” of the festival and artworks. The artworks will have more profound meanings when looking at them if you will have read these columns.
ETAT 2000-2022 Memorial Series – Artists in spirits in Echigo-Tsumari
A series of memorial exhibitions, each featuring twelve participating artists in ETAT, who passed away in recent years.
Each exhibition will be shown for two weeks in the special exhibition room at MonET.
⑵ How to explore
© Tokamachi Tourist Association
Official Guided Tours
A perfect solution for those who are less confident in driving – these official guided tours, including lunch, depart and complete at Echigo-Yuzawa station. Participants will explore the festival with knowledgeable guides and visit hub facilities as well as new artworks for ETAT2022.
◆ Shizuka, the goat course【Every Saturdays until 23 Jul】
→ Click here to find out how to use the special discount for the residents of Niigata (May/June).
◆ Hopping Kamoshika course【Every Sundays until 24 Jul】
→ Click here to find out how to use the special discount for the residents of Niigata (May/June).
◆ Everything about Tsunan – early summer course 【12, 26 Jun, 10,24 July only】
◆ Memorial tour – Jimmie Durham【6/17】
Selected But Tours
Offering convenient means to visit artworks in the same area.
◆Spring / Autumn A Course【Sundays・Public holidays until 24 Jul】
10:00 Depart from Tokamachi station west exit — The Tanaka Fumio Library, Echigo-Tsumari — Tokamachi-city Risetsu Shinsetsu Sogo Centre — House of Light — Hachi & Seizo Teshima Museum of Pictureu Book Art — 12:45 Return to Tokamachi station west exit
◆Spring / Autumn B Course【Sundays・Public holidays until 24 Jul】
14:10 Depart from Tokamachi station west exit — Doichi station — Ryugakubo Onsen — Kiyotsu SOKO Museum — For Lots of Lost Windows — Museum on Echigo-Tsumari, MonET — 17:05 Return to Tokamachi station west exit
◆Spring / Autumn C Course【Saturdays until 23 Jul】
14:25 Depart Matsudai station — NUNAGAWA Campus — Shedding House — The Last Class — Kyororo — Matsudai station — 17:10 return to Matsudai Nohbutai
Recommended Itineraries
Recommended itineraries for a day trip (until 29 July) help you build your itinerary to enjoy the festival by yourself or with your family and friends with information on opening details of the artworks.
Other information on transportations
If you want to explore by renting a bicycle or taxi, please check Satoyama-Meguri-Guide for details.
⑶ Food and drinks
In addition to artworks, discover where to find local delicacies as you explore Echigo-Tsumari. You will enjoy traditional local food cooked and served with a modern twist in ETAT restaurants and cafes.
© Tokamachi Tourist Association
⑷ Official Merchandise
Drop-in to find perfect souvenirs including goods bearing the ETAT official logo ▼and other products designed in collaboration with artists.
⑸ Accommodations
◆ Sansho House (29 Apr – 13 Nov, EXCLUDING Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
◆ Katakuri House (29 Apr – 27 Nov, EXCLUDING Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
◆ Shedding House (29 Apr – 13 Nov, EXCLUDING Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
◆ Ubusuna House (29 Apr – 13 Nov, Everyday)
◆ House of Light（Open throughout the year)
◆ Australia House (2 June – 10 Jul, 17 Sep – 13 Nov EXCLUDING Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
For inquiry
| Address | Museum on Echigo-Tsumari, MonET 6-1, 71-2, Honcho, Tokamachi-city, Niigata Prefecture, 948-0003 |
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| info@tsumari-artfield.com |
Articles
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