Walking with the Artists: The Echigo-Tsumari Art Field and the Stories of the Villages
A day trip to view Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale artworks alongside the artists who created them and local residents. You may even hear anecdotes from that time and stories about the artworks from the residents who have supported the Triennale and its works. Come experience firsthand the story of the Echigo-Tsumari Art Field and the local community, spanning a quarter-century.
*This tour is part of the “A Quarter-Century of the Echigo-Tsumari Art Field: Conversations with the Artists” program.
*Guides will be available in Japanese and English.
*If you wish to leave the group, please let us know at the time of booking. It’s a 15-minute walk from the museum to Tokamachi Station.
・The itinerary may be changed or canceled due to natural disasters or road conditions.
・Seats on the bus are assigned. If you are traveling with someone who booked separately, please note this in the remarks section.
・For some artworks, you’ll need to walk a short distance after getting off the bus. Please wear comfortable shoes that are easy to slip on and off, and bring a hat and something to drink on hot days, as well as rain gear in case of rain.
・The arrival time at the final destination may vary. Please allow plenty of time for your return Shinkansen reservation.
Summary
| Dates | Saturday, November 14, 2026 |
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| Admission | Tour Price: 20,000 yen (includes bus fare, lunch, guide fee, admission to artwork exhibitions, and consumption tax) |
| Deadline | By 6:00 p.m. on the day before the tour date |
| Origin / Destination | Echigo-Yuzawa Station |
| Transportation | Chartered Bus (Minami-Echigo Kotsu Bus) |
| Capacity | 25 people (minimum number of participants: 1) |
| Host | Travel Planning and 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 guide will accompany the group. [Inquiries] |
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