“The Dream House” was created in 2000 as an artwork by Marina Abramović, an artist from the former Yugoslavia, by renovating a house over 100 years old in a rural mountain village located in one of Japan’s heaviest snowfall regions.At “The Dream House,” visitors can experience a unique overnight stay designed for dreaming: preparing for the experience, donning a “dream suit,” and falling asleep in a “dream bed.” Dreams are recorded in a “Dream Book,” and the project continues with the publication of these books. Based on the artist’s vision, local villagers have welcomed guests to the site.On March 12, 2011, the Northern Nagano Earthquake struck, causing significant damage to “The Dream House” and forcing its closure. However, following extensive restoration, it reopened in time for the 2012 Echigo-Tsumari Art Filed, and the dreams recorded since 2000 have been published as “The Book of Dreams.”

"Beds for Dreaming" placed in each of the four rooms—red, blue, purple, and green

The “Dream House” features four bedrooms, each in a different color. Guests wear a dream suit matching the room’s color and spend the night on a “dream bed” with an obsidian pillow, feeling the natural energy emitted by the minerals. The next morning, they record their dreams in the “Dream Book” and participate in the “Dream House” project.

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Satoyama Shokudo's Takeout Service for Breakfast and Dinner

For guests staying at art works such as the House of Light, the Shedding House, the Dream House, and Australia House, we are launching a takeout service for breakfast and dinner provided by the Echigo Matsudai Satoyama Shokudo. Even if your accommodation does not offer meals, you can still enjoy dishes made with seasonal ingredients from the Echigo-Tsumari region. We hope you’ll enrich your special stay at these artworks with meals that showcase the bounty of the local area.