Snow Fireworks and Yukimi-Gozen—2 Days: Course B
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A special tour where you can enjoy the Snow Fireworks—held for the first time in six years—and traditional feasts prepared by local mothers. Join guides and fully experience winter in Echigo-Tsumari.
《Tour Highlights》
・Enjoy the Snow Fireworks, snow play, and winter art
・This bus tour departs from and returns to Echigo-Yuzawa Station, so it’s perfect even for those who aren’t confident driving a car
・Lunch on the first day is the“Yukimi-Gozen” prepared by local mothers from the village.
・For dinner, feel free to dine at your leisure at restaurants in the city center (dinner not included).
Accommodation: Hotel New Tokamachi
Meals: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 0 dinners
*Please note that the Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel may be closed due to snowfall conditions. In that case, we will adjust the itinerary to include visits to other artworks.
*Hotel accommodations consist of single rooms only. Both non-smoking and smoking rooms are available.
《Tour Highlights》
・Enjoy the Snow Fireworks, snow play, and winter art
・This bus tour departs from and returns to Echigo-Yuzawa Station, so it’s perfect even for those who aren’t confident driving a car
・Lunch on the first day is the“Yukimi-Gozen” prepared by local mothers from the village.
・For dinner, feel free to dine at your leisure at restaurants in the city center (dinner not included).
Accommodation: Hotel New Tokamachi
Meals: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 0 dinners
*Please note that the Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel may be closed due to snowfall conditions. In that case, we will adjust the itinerary to include visits to other artworks.
*Hotel accommodations consist of single rooms only. Both non-smoking and smoking rooms are available.
10:20–11:10
Echigo-Yuzawa Station: Reception for Participants Begins
11:15
Departure from Echigo-Yuzawa Station
"The Last Class" by Christian Boltanski and Jean Karman
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 whole body. Feel the memories that have accumulated in this school building, which has been shrouded in snow for a long period.
[Lunch] Yukimi-Gozen
For lunch, we’ll sample local “special occasion” dishes
A variety of flavorful dishes, prepared by the mothers of the village and brimming with wisdom for staying healthy through the harsh winter. The dishes are served on lacquerware that was once used for the village’s weddings, funerals, and other 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)
NUNAGAWA Campus
Have Fun with Art to Your Heart's Content
As a “Museum of Sensory Experiences,” we showcase art that engages all five senses—such as trees, light, and sound. Please enjoy our interactive art.
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.
Check in at the hotel
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 night woven from snow and light.
Arrived at the hotel
[Dinner] Enjoy dinner at your leisure in Tokamachi city
February 28 (Sun) [Breakfast] Hotel
Departure from the Hotel
“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 greenery 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 make a stop at another artwork instead.
12:30
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 are assigned. If you are traveling with someone 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.
Summary
| Dates | February 27 (Sat) – 28 (Sun), 2027: 1 night, 2 days |
|---|---|
| Admission | Tour Price: Adults: 40,000 yen; High school students: 38,000 yen; Elementary school students: 26,000 yen; Preschoolers: 7,000 yen (Includes bus fare, meals, guide fees, snow fireworks tickets, admission to artwork exhibitions, lodging, and consumption tax) *Elementary school students and preschoolers are charged the shared-bed rate. |
| Deadline | Until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2027, 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: 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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