Starting Saturday, January 24, we will begin accepting reservations for accommodations related to the Echigo-Tsumari Art Filed. You can stay at Katakuri House and Sansho House—both formerly wooden school buildings—as well as at Ubusuna House, Shedding House, Dream House, Australia House, and House of Light, which are all Echigo-Tsumari Art Filed artworks with accommodation.

Please enjoy a unique experience in Echigo-Tsumari, spending time surrounded by art. You can also savor the rich natural beauty of the satoyama landscape and local cuisine.

Please note that reservations for Katakuri House are also being accepted during the winter season.

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Katakuri House, Ketto Onsen, Akiyamago

Nestled in the secluded Akiyamago region, “Katakuri House” is a former elementary school that watched over local children from 1884 to 1992. Our highly popular meals feature creative menus crafted from seasonal mountain ingredients gathered locally throughout the year.Furthermore, the former classrooms have been transformed into relaxing Japanese-style rooms, while the principal’s office has been converted into a bath fed by natural hot spring water. Guests can play “Tsumari Sugoroku,” a board game created by Hara Rintaro + Hara Yu, in the gymnasium, or enjoy trekking through the great outdoors to see the spectacular “Ketto Stone-walled Rice Fields” and the “Mikura Bridge,” famous as a film location.

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Ubusuna House

Revitalizing a thatched-roof farmhouse through ceramics. Ubusuna House, popular both as a restaurant and an artwork, also offers lodging. Enjoy a meal prepared by local mothers using regional ingredients around a traditional irori hearth crafted by Japan’s leading ceramic artists; soak in a Shigaraki-yaki bath; freshen up at a Mashiko-yaki washing stand; and welcome the morning in a warm, historic farmhouse. Experience this escape from the ordinary with an exclusive stay.Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and savor the luxury of a private stay. We also recommend taking an early morning stroll through the village.

Starting in fiscal year 2026, we will provide a free shuttle service from Tokamachi Station for those who request it. Please see the Reservation page for details.

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Shedding House

“The Shedding House”—a home transformed entirely into an artwork, with floors, walls, ceilings, and beams carved away throughout the interior. Years of living with a traditional hearth and cooking stove have left the interior of this old folk house coated in black soot.Facing this 150-year-old traditional farmhouse, artist Kurakake Junichi and a group of students from the Sculpture Course at Nihon University’s College of Art employed the technique of carving the entire house with chisels to reveal a new facet of the structure and transform it into an artwork. The space, completed after approximately two and a half years of production and a total of 3,000 man-hours of labor, envelops viewers with overwhelming power.Whether with friends, family, or a group, spend a night in the village at this farmstay, where you can rent out the entire house.

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Australia House

Australia House was established in 2012 as a symbol of recovery from the earthquake and a testament to the exchange between Echigo-Tsumari and Australia.During periods when there are no artists in residence, the facility is open to adults for overnight stays. Enjoy a unique lodging experience in an architectural space designed by artists, have exclusive access to the artworks and furniture displayed both inside and outside, and take in the stunning natural surroundings. The Yuda Hot Springs, known for their beauty-enhancing waters, are located just a 5-minute drive away, so be sure to visit them as well.

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Dream House

Born from the wish that “people should dream in order to connect with themselves” amidst the hustle and bustle of modern life, this immersive overnight experience by Marina Abramović invites you to wear pajamas designed by the artist and sleep in a custom-made bed. In the morning, you’ll record your dreams in a “Dream Book,” transforming both the guest and the experience itself into an artwork. Please enjoy a night that can only be experienced at “The Dream House.”

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Sansho House

This renovated former elementary school has been reopened as accommodation for the Echigo-Tsumari Art Field. It welcomes individuals, families, companies, organizations, and art festival supporters, and is also available for seminars and study group retreats. The facility features artworks by the world-renowned artist Leandro Erlich, offering guests the opportunity to experience the four seasons of Echigo-Tsumari while enjoying the Art Field.

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House of Light

The roof slides open to reveal the sky, allowing you to gaze at the sky’s hues as they gradually shift after sunset. The square window frames a sky that transitions from pale blue to ultramarine and finally to pitch black, letting you truly appreciate the subtle changes in light that we often overlook in our daily lives. Optical fibers are woven throughout the space—in the Bath, the tokonoma, and the bedroom—so that when you soak in the bath, your body is enveloped in a magical glow. We invite you to enjoy this truly special experience.

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