Winter Echigo-Tsumari Course [Yukimi-Gozen Lunch] 2027③

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Winter Echigo-Tsumari Course [Yukimi-Gozen Lunch] 2027③

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A day-trip bus tour to enjoy the beautiful snow of Echigo-Tsumari and winter-exclusive art installations. Join guides and fully experience winter in Echigo-Tsumari.
《Tour Highlights》
・Recommended for first-time visitors to the Echigo-Tsumari Art Field and anyone who wants to enjoy the snow
・Since this bus tour departs from and returns to Echigo-Yuzawa Station, it’s perfect even for those who aren’t confident driving a car.
・Lunch features traditional local delicacies prepared by the local mothers, packed with the wisdom and culture of the snow country.
*The order of stops at artworks, facilities, and lunch locations may vary depending on the itinerary.
*The Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel may be closed due to snowfall conditions. In that case, we will substitute the visit with a stop at another artwork.

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9:00–9:20 Echigo-Yuzawa Station: Reception for Participants Begins

9:30 Departure from Echigo-Yuzawa Station

“Tunnel of Light” by Ma Yansong / MAD Architects

Enjoy Art and Snowy Scenery at the Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel

Kiyotsukyo Gorge is considered one of Japan’s three great gorges. Here, you can experience the fusion of the gorge’s beauty—which changes with the seasons, from the fresh green of spring to the deep green of summer, the autumn foliage, and the snowy landscapes of winter—with art.
*Please note: The Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel may be closed due to heavy snow. In that case, we will make a stop at another artwork instead.

Tunnel Japan's Three Great Gorges

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Museum on Echigo-Tsumari, MonET

Experience a museum dedicated to one-of-a-kind site-specific art

At this leading art museum in Echigo-Tsumari, visitors can view artworks that engage with the region’s unique environment and pieces that allow them to experience the passage of time and the changing landscape. The museum shop offers original products from the Echigo-Tsumari Art Field.

Art Museum Flagship Facility

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[Lunch] Yukimi-Gozen

For lunch, we’ll sample local “special occasion” dishes

A variety of flavorful dishes prepared by the mothers of the village, each packed with wisdom for staying healthy through the harsh winter. The dishes are served on lacquerware that was once used for the village’s celebrations and ceremonies and has been carefully passed down through the generations. Please enjoy the unique flavors of this region, passed down alongside the way of life in these snow-covered rural mountains. (Photo for illustrative purposes only)

Local Production for Local Consumption Preserved Foods

Matsudai NOHBUTAI

Experience Snow-Covered Rural Mountains and Art

You can view “Kavakov’s Dream,” a project by Ilya & Emilia Kavakov, one of the leading artist duos of the Echigo-Tsumari Art Field. You can also enjoy artworks and snow-based activities in the snow-covered rural mountains.

Base Facilities Agriculture

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"The Last Class" by Christian Boltanski and Jean Kalman

I let my thoughts wander to the memories piled up in this place

Through the faint light, the scent of straw, and the sounds echoing through the hallway, you can experience the artwork with your entire body. Take a moment to feel the memories that have accumulated in this school building, which has been shrouded in snow for a long period.

Abandoned School Installation

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5:00 p.m. Arrival at Echigo-Yuzawa Station; end of tour

Notice

・The itinerary may be changed or canceled due to natural disasters or road conditions.
・Seats on the bus will be assigned. If you are traveling with companions who booked separately, please note this in the remarks section.
・You will be walking on snow to view the artwork. Please wear snow boots or rubber boots that cover your ankles.
・The arrival time at the final destination may vary. Please allow plenty of time when making your Shinkansen reservation.

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Summary

Dates	Saturday, February 20, 2027; Saturday, March 6, 2027; and Sunday, March 7, 2027
Admission	Tour Price: Adults 16,000 yen; elementary and middle school students 12,000 yen; preschoolers 3,000 yen *Includes bus fare, lunch, guide fees, and admission to artworks (including the “Echigo-Tsumari Winter 2026” Common Ticket), plus consumption tax
Deadline	Until 6:00 p.m. two days before the event, or until capacity is reached
Origin / Destination	Echigo-Yuzawa Station
Transportation	Chartered Bus (Minami-Echigo Kotsu or Morimiya Kotsu)
Capacity	25 people (minimum number of participants: 1)
Host	Travel Planning and Operation: Registered Travel Agency No. 2-440 with the Governor of Niigata Prefecture; 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	・Guides will accompany the group; however, a tour escort will not be present. ・Please review these Terms and Conditions of Travel, including the cancellation policy, before participating. NPO Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Collaborative Organization Terms and Conditions of Travel NPO Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Collaborative Organization Standard Travel Agency Terms and Conditions [Inquiries] TEL: “Echigo-Tsumari Art Field” General Information Center 025-761-7767 (9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. / Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays) EMAIL: officialtour@tsumari-artfield.com

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