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Echigo-Tsumari offers a wealth of art and nature experiences that appeal to everyone from children to adults. Step inside artworks, observe wildlife, or take a stroll through the rural woodlands. Why not embark on a journey where you and your children can explore art and nature together, discovering new wonders and saying, “I wonder what that is?” and “Let’s give it a try!”? From art museums and field museums to hands-on facilities and hot springs, we’ll introduce some recommended spots the whole family can enjoy.

We invite you to explore the region with the guide of artworks of the “Echigo-Tsumari Art Field 2026”. This itinerary includes a lunch served with seasonal ingredients at the Echigo Matsudai Satoyama Shokudo. Recommended for first-time visitors or anyone who wishes to visit the main art facilities within a day.

A train journey through Echigo-Tsumari, where you can sense the thawing snow. On this day trip, you can take your time enjoying the flavors of spring and local art while taking in the scenery of the countryside as it begins to bud.

This indulgent itinerary combines gourmet dining and relaxation, allowing you to fully enjoy Echigo-Tsumari’s famous “Hegi Soba” and a luxurious day-trip hot spring with water flowing directly from the source. You’ll stay at “Katakuri House” in the secluded Akiyamago region, where we serve handmade dishes featuring an abundance of local ingredients from Tsunan town. Savor seasonal flavors and local sake unique to this area, all accompanied by our heartfelt hospitality.Along the way, we’ll guide you on a journey that satisfies both your heart and your stomach as you take in the scenery of the rural mountains and encounter local artworks.

Although “Echigo-Tsumari Winter 2026” has come to a close, we’d like to introduce a tour route featuring facilities and artworks that remain open even after the event has ended. This “best-of” tour is packed with the highlights of Echigo-Tsumari and is highly recommended for first-time visitors.