Museum on Echigo-Tsumari (MonET) 1F Community Space<br />

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Museum on Echigo-Tsumari (MonET) 1F Community Space

photo by Yamada Tsutomu

photo by Yanagi Ayumi

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About space

A community space was created in the first floor corridor of the MonET. The design was overseen by Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd., the developer of MUJI, and it is an open space with a soft atmosphere, featuring wooden tables and other furnishings.

2025/7/19 ~ Satoyama Galette

We offer a fragrant galette made with ingredients from Echigo-Tsumari, a region famous for its soba noodles. The dough is made from buckwheat flour from Tokamachi and is topped with marmalade and Tsumari pork.

【Open】Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from July 13th (Sat) to November 9th (Sun) (11:00-L.O.16:30)

Facility Info and Map

Open hours	Weekends and holidays from 2025/7/19（Sat）-11/9（Sun） 11:00～17:00（L.O.16:30）
Tel	025-761-7766 (MonET)
Seats	30
Address	6-1-71-2, Honcho, Tokamachi-city, Niigata Prefecture

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Nearby spots

Museum on Echigo-Tsumari, MonET

The base facility of the "Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale". The architecture was designed by Hara Hiroshi + ATLIERΦ, who also designed the Kyoto Station Building. Fifteen permanent works by artists from Japan and abroad are on display throughout the year, with special exhibitions held seasonally and a museum shop. In 2021, the museum reopened with a major relocation of the permanent collection.

Akashinoyu

This hot spring is located in the center of Tokamachi City. It is also convenient for those coming by train, about a 10-minute walk from Tokamachi Station. The Museum on Echigo-Tsumari, MonET of is located in the same building, and next to it is the roadside station Cross10 Tokamachi, where you can enjoy viewing art, eating, and buying souvenirs.

Ubusuna House

This former minka house built in 1924 is reborn as a museum of potteries. On the ground floor, distinguished Japanese potters have reimagined a traditional cooking stove, washbasin, and bathtub. Visitors are welcome to enjoy local cuisines and delicacies cooked by local women and served in plates and bowls created by these potters. Three tea rooms on the upper floor also serve as a gallery space.

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