10:20–11:10 Echigo-Yuzawa Station: Participant Reception Begins

11:15 Departure from Echigo-Yuzawa Station

　

　 NUNAGAWA Campus

Have a Blast Playing in the Snow and with Art

As a “Museum of the Five Senses,” we showcase art that engages all five senses—through trees, light, sound, and more. Please feel free to enjoy playing in the snow on the schoolyard’s snow-covered field.

Sensory Experiences Playing in the Snow

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　　 [Lunch] Yukimi-Gozen

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

A variety of hearty, 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 ceremonies—from weddings and funerals to other celebrations—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)

Winter Dishes Set Meals Hospitality

　 Check in at the hotel

　 Museum on Echigo-Tsumari, MonET

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

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

Key Facilities Art Museum Architecture Souvenirs

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　 Echigo-Tsumari Snow Fireworks

A Collaboration of Light Art and Fireworks

As part of the commemorative events for the 10th Echigo-Tsumari Art Field, the “Snow Fireworks” are making a comeback for the first time in six years. Please enjoy a magical evening woven from snow and light.

Snow Fireworks Food Stalls Field of Light

　 [Dinner] Dinner at the hotel

　 February 28 (Sun) [Breakfast] Breakfast at the hotel

　 Departure from the Hotel

　 Enjoy a healthy buffet featuring preserved foods and other items

[Lunch] Echigo Matsudai Satoyama Restaurant

A buffet featuring a selection of dishes that put a modern twist on local specialties. Enjoy your lunch while taking in the view of the snow-covered hills spread out before you.

Locally Sourced and Consumed Lunch Buffet

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Matsudai NOHBUTAI

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

Urban-Rural Exchange Agriculture Art

　

　 “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 ever-changing beauty—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 that the Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel may be closed due to heavy snow. In that case, we will adjust the itinerary to include a visit to another artwork instead.

Kiyotsukyo One of Japan's Three Great Gorges

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3:15 p.m. Arrival at Echigo-Yuzawa Station; end of tour