Echigo-Tsumari Course [Ubusuna Lunch] 2026

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A Digest Tour of Echigo-Tsumari
Masterpieces. Enjoy artworks while gazing at the fresh green hillside villages with a guide.
《Tour Highlights》
・Recommended for first-time visitors to the Echigo-Tsumari Art Filed
・See many artworks without needing a car
・Savor wild mountain vegetables harvested locally and homemade dishes prepared by village mothers

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9:00 Echigo-Yuzawa Station Information Center for the Echigo-Tsumari Art Filed Reception for Participants Now Open

9:30 Echigo-Yuzawa Station Departure

10:00 The entire tunnel is an artwork.

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

The tour begins at the Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel, which has enjoyed unflagging popularity since its opening. Here you can witness the fusion of the gorge's natural beauty—one of Japan's three great gorges—with art. The breathtaking natural scenery, which changes with the seasons, is a must-see.

Tunnel

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11:20 Experience the nature of the satoyama

"For Lots of Lost Windows" Utsumi Akiko

Curtains that sway differently with the weather let you feel the sunlight and the breeze, helping you notice the beauty of Echigo-Tsumari.

Outdoor artwork

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12:50 A traditional house with a thatched roof over 100 years old

Lunch at Ubusuna House

The REBIRTH of this traditional thatched-roof house as a ceramics museum has brought new life to it. Enjoy the warm hospitality and hearty, wholesome cuisine prepared by the vibrant local mothers—a delight for both body and soul.

Lunch Locally sourced ingredients

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2:10 PM View of the Echigo Sanzan

"House of Light" James Turrell

The only artwork in James Turrell's world where you can stay overnight, exploring "the perception of light" with light and space as its theme.

Architecture Accommodations available

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3:10 PM A Picture Book Museum Set in a Closed School

Hachi & Seizo Tashima Museum of Picture Book Art

Set in a museum housed within an abandoned school, artworks crafted from driftwood and nuts weave a tale depicting the final students' adventures.

Closed School Picture Book

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4:20 PM The representative art museum of Echigo-Tsumari

Museum on Echigo-Tsumari, MonET, Akashi no Yu

The museum features artworks by renowned contemporary artists such as Nawa Kohei, Nakatani Michiko, and mé. In February, a new work by Antony Gormley was unveiled. Additionally, the MonET Special Exhibition presents the first large-scale solo exhibition by Ryosaku Miyasaka, who continues his creative activities while working in agriculture, at the age of 75.
※If you wish to leave the group midway, please inform us at the time of application.

Art Museum Hot Springs

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6:00 PM Echigo-Yuzawa Station: Arrival / Disband

Notice

・The itinerary may be changed or canceled due to natural disasters, road conditions, or other circumstances.

・Seats on the bus are assigned. If you are traveling with companions who booked separately, please indicate this when making your reservation.

・For some artworks, you may need to walk a short distance after disembarking the bus. Please wear comfortable shoes that are easy to slip on and off.

・Bring a hat and drinks on hot days, and rain gear on rainy days.

・Arrival times at the final destination may vary due to road conditions, etc. Please make a Shinkansen reservation with ample time.

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Summary

Dates	Saturday, April 25, 2026; Saturday, May 2; Monday, May 4; Wednesday, May 6
Admission	Tour Fee: Adults ¥15,000, Elementary/Junior High Students ¥12,000, Preschoolers ¥3,000 ※Includes bus fare, lunch, guide fee, artwork viewing fee (including the "Echigo-Tsumari 2026" Common Ticket), and consumption tax.
Deadline	Registration closes at 12:00 AM on the day before the event date, or once capacity is reached.
Origin / Destination	Echigo-Yuzawa Station East Exit Bus Terminal
Transportation	Minami Echigo Sightseeing Bus
Capacity	25 people (minimum number of participants: 1)
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 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 【Inquiries】 “Echigo-Tsumari Art Filed” General Information Center: 025-761-7767 (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM / Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) ／officialtour@tsumari-artfield.com

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