【Iiyama Station Departure/Arrival via Nozawa Onsen Town】Day Trip Tour Exploring Akiyamago & Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel

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【Iiyama Station Departure/Arrival via Nozawa Onsen Town】Day Trip Tour Exploring Akiyamago & Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel

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Visit "Akeyama Arts Center," a facility conveying the history and culture of the hunter village "Akiyamago" through art, and tour the popular Echigo-Tsumari Art Filed artwork "Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel" in one of Japan's three great gorges.Lunch features heartwarming dishes made with abundant local ingredients, prepared by "Katakuri no Yado." Why not experience the beautiful snow country of the secluded Akiyamago?

Details

10:00 Meet at Iiyama Station, departure

20 minutes

10:20–10:30 Nozawa Onsen Tourist Information Center

30 minutes

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM Roadside Station Shinetsu Sakae

45 minutes

12:00-12:40 Learning the techniques and beliefs of the "commons"

Akeyama Arts Center

The former Tsunan Elementary School Oakasawa Branch, which closed in 2021, has been reborn as a place to carry on its history and convey the history and culture of Akiyamago through art. Under the supervision of artist Fukasawa Takafumi, who continues research in the area, it will operate as a "school for reclaiming the power of human life." Here, residents, researchers, artists, and others will learn and practice the techniques and beliefs of the "commons."

Mata-gi Akiyamago

Details

20 minutes

1:00 PM - 1:50 PM A wholesome lunch at the abandoned school inn

【Lunch】Katakuri Inn

For lunch, we serve heartwarming meals made with locally sourced ingredients that are gentle on the body. The dining venue, "Katakuri no Yado," is also an accommodation facility renovated from a wooden school building. Former classrooms have become guest rooms, the principal's office is now a hot spring, and the gymnasium has been transformed into an interactive art installation—a facility enjoyable for both adults and children. After your meal, please enjoy viewing and experiencing the artwork "Tsumari Sugoroku" by Hara Rintaro + Hara Yu.

Abandoned School Lunch Local Ingredients

Details

50 minutes

2:45 PM - 3:35 PM The entire tunnel is an artwork.

Ma Yansong / MAD Architects "Tunnel of Light" (Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel)

Seitsukyo Gorge, one of Japan's three great gorges, formed over 16 million years of geological history. Within its 750-meter Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel, visitors can admire the fusion of gorge beauty and art. The ever-changing natural scenery throughout the seasons is also a must-see.
※If the Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel is closed due to snow conditions, we will substitute with a visit to another artwork.

Tunnel Columnar Jointing Scenic Spot

Details

60 minutes

4:35 PM - 4:45 PM Nozawa Onsen Tourist Information Center

5:10 PM Iiyama Station Disbandment

Notice

・The itinerary may be changed or canceled due to natural disasters or road conditions. No refunds will be issued for itinerary changes.
・Due to weather conditions, the route to view the artwork may involve walking on snow. We recommend wearing waterproof snow boots that cover your ankles.
・Arrival times at the final destination may vary. Please allow ample time when making your return Shinkansen train reservation.

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Summary

Dates	Departure Dates: March 7 (Saturday), 8 (Sunday)
Admission	¥11,000 (includes bus fare, lunch, admission fee for artworks, and consumption tax)
Deadline	Reservations close two days prior to the operating date or when capacity is reached, whichever comes first.
Origin / Destination	JR Iiyama Station (via Nozawa Onsen Town)
Transportation	Jumbo Taxi (Morimiya Kotsu Co., Ltd.)
Capacity	Minimum number of participants: 1 person ※ If no reservations are received by 6:00 PM two days prior to the scheduled date, the tour will be canceled.
Host	Travel Planning & Operation: Niigata Prefecture Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-440 NPO Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Collaborative Organization 3743-1 Matsudai, Tokamachi city, Niigata Prefecture Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) 025-761-7749 / officialtour@tsumari-artfield.com
Note	・No tour conductor or guide will accompany the group. ・Please review these travel terms and conditions, including the cancellation policy, before participating. NPO Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Collaborative Organization Travel Terms and Conditions NPO Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Collaborative Organization Standard Travel Agency Terms and Conditions 【Contact】 TEL: Katakuri no Yado 025-761-5205 (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM / Closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays) MAIL: katakuri@tsumari-artfield.com

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