{"id":651,"date":"2025-12-08T16:10:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T07:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/omune-yama-art-museum-_copied\/"},"modified":"2026-04-26T14:09:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T05:09:08","slug":"echigo-tsumari-museum","status":"publish","type":"spot","link":"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/echigo-tsumari-museum\/","title":{"rendered":"Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\"><\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/echigo-tsumari-museum\/#About_Echigo-Tsumari_Satoyama_Museum\" >About Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/echigo-tsumari-museum\/#Main_Spot_of_the_Echigo-Tsumari_Art_Triennale\" >Main Spot of the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/echigo-tsumari-museum\/#Highlights_of_the_Echigo-Tsumari_Satoyama_Museum_of_Contemporary_Art\" >Highlights of the Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/echigo-tsumari-museum\/#How_to_Enjoy_Your_Visit\" >How to Enjoy Your Visit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/echigo-tsumari-museum\/#Basic_Information\" >Basic Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/echigo-tsumari-museum\/#Access%E3%80%80\" >Access\u3000<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/echigo-tsumari-museum\/#Recommended_Nearby_Ryokans\" >Recommended Nearby Ryokans<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/echigo-tsumari-museum\/#Sake_Inn_-Tamakiya\" >Sake Inn -Tamakiya-<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/echigo-tsumari-museum\/#Nearby_Accommodations\" >Nearby Accommodations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"about-echigo-tsumari-satoyama-museum\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Echigo-Tsumari_Satoyama_Museum\"><\/span>About Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture, Museum on Echigo-Tsumari (MonET) serves as the central hub of the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale (ETAT), one of the world\u2019s largest regional art festivals. It was originally built in 2003 as the <em>Echigo-Tsumari Exchange Center \u201cKinare\u201d<\/em> and was transformed into a contemporary art museum in 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Designed by architect Hiroshi Hara, the building features concrete corridors and large glass windows that create an open, airy atmosphere. In the courtyard lies a large reflecting pool by Argentine artist Leandro Erlich, where the building and sky appear mirrored on the water\u2019s surface, forming a mysterious and mesmerizing space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-vk-image-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ryokan-book.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC07738-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1270\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The museum houses around 15 permanent installations by internationally renowned artists such as Yusuke Asai, Leandro Erlich, Ilya and Emilia Kabakov, and Kohei Nawa. Based on the festival\u2019s core concept that \u201chumans are part of nature,\u201d many of the works draw inspiration from the region\u2019s landscape and culture\u2014featuring murals made of soil and plants, or installations that reconstruct traditional houses\u2014offering visitors an immersive experience of satoyama (rural landscape) life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the Echigo-Tsumari region has faced challenges such as depopulation and aging, the art festival has brought visitors from around the world, making it a notable model for regional revitalization through art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-liquid-speech-balloon liquid-speech-balloon-wrap liquid-speech-balloon-00\"><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-avatar\"><\/div><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-text\"><p>On the second floor, visitors can find a popular photo spot where the mirrored water surface and architecture overlap, allowing them to experience the museum itself as an art piece.<\/p><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cta-btn\"><a class=\"btn-brand\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/r-journal\/tokamachi-report-kamosumori\/\">Read our experience at \u201dEchigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum\u201d<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"main-spot-of-the-echigo-tsumari-art-triennale\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Spot_of_the_Echigo-Tsumari_Art_Triennale\"><\/span>Main Spot of the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-vk-image-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ryokan-book.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC07745-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1272\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Museum on Echigo-Tsumari (MonET) is renowned for its distinctive and imaginative architectural design. The building is a 72-meter-square structure with an open courtyard at its center. In this courtyard lies a large reflecting pool that mirrors the surrounding architecture like a sheet of glass. When viewed from the second-floor corridor, the reflection and the real building overlap, creating a surreal and photogenic scene. This installation itself is \u201cPalimpsest: Pond of Sky\u201d by Leandro Erlich. In this way, the museum itself becomes a work of art that delights every visitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The area is furnished with wooden tables and filled with warmth and openness, creating a comfortable space where visitors can relax and connect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ryokan-book.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC07759-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1273\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The community space on the first floor was designed under the supervision of Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd., the company behind MUJI.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"spot-middle-banner-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC07820-1.webp\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"highlights-of-the-echigo-tsumari-satoyama-museum-of-contemporary-art\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlights_of_the_Echigo-Tsumari_Satoyama_Museum_of_Contemporary_Art\"><\/span><strong>Highlights of the Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n  <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives\">\n    <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__list\">\n              <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item\">\n          <div class=\"item-col\" data-offer=\"1\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC07788.webp\" alt=\"\">\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal\" data-offer=\"1\">\n          <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal__content\">\n            <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC07788.webp\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div 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decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC07825.webp\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment\">\n              <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__author\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1ebc84b96fb57dd37b41610382576f2aa5dcbd37fd157d7a6ab3c6cffb8ca21d?s=96&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g\" alt=\"\">\n                <span>OsakiYohei<\/span>\n              <\/div>\n              <p class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__desc\">The art museum after sunset<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item\">\n          <div class=\"item-col\" data-offer=\"3\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC07827.webp\" alt=\"\">\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div 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<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-enjoy-your-visit\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Enjoy_Your_Visit\"><\/span>How to Enjoy Your Visit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to its convenient access from Tokyo, a day trip to Echigo-Tsumari is easy to plan. In about two hours, you can reach Tokamachi by taking the JR Joetsu Shinkansen and transferring to the Hokuhoku Line. From Tokamachi Station, it\u2019s just a 10-minute walk to the museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start your visit by viewing the reflecting pool from the second-floor corridor and admiring the surreal overlap of water and architecture. After taking in the permanent installations, take a short break in the community caf\u00e9, where you can enjoy seasonal galettes and fresh smoothies made with local ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-vk-image-photoFrame-tilt-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"1274\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ryokan-book.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC07762-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1274\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-vk-image-photoFrame-tilt-left\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"1275\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ryokan-book.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC07787-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1275\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>At the museum shop, you\u2019ll find a wide range of items\u2014from goods inspired by the <em>Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale<\/em> artworks to local rice, sake, and sweets made with regional produce\u2014perfect as souvenirs of your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within the same complex, you can also unwind at Akashi no Yu, a hot spring facility connected to the museum. It offers a relaxing open-air atmosphere along with both dry and steam saunas, which alternate daily between men\u2019s and women\u2019s sides. Essential amenities such as towels, shampoo, and conditioner are provided, and baby baths and beds are available, making it a comfortable stop for families. There\u2019s also a caf\u00e9 and shop open to non-bathing guests, serving local dishes like gapao rice, regional sausages, and pickled vegetables, as well as drinks including Tsumari Beer and even a unique \u201csnow-stored carrot\u201d soft-serve ice cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-vk-image-photoFrame-tilt-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"1276\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ryokan-book.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC07804-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1276\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-vk-image-photoFrame-tilt-left\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"1277\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ryokan-book.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC07795-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1277\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>In the afternoon, consider exploring another site within the Echigo-Tsumari Art Field. About 30 minutes away by car lies the stunning Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel \u2013 Tunnel of Light. Stretching about 750 meters through the cliffs, this walkway lets you experience the powerful V-shaped gorge up close. Redesigned for the 2018 Triennale with the theme of the five elements, the tunnel features several viewing halls\u2014the most famous being the Light Cave, where stainless steel panels and a mirror-like pool reflect the gorge and forest in mesmerizing symmetry. Depending on the season, you can enjoy lush greenery, vibrant autumn leaves, or a tranquil snowy landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stepping away from the city and immersing yourself in art scattered across the satoyama (rural landscape) offers a fresh way to see the world from a new perspective\u2014an inspiring travel style that blends art, nature, and reflection.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"cta-btn\"><a class=\"btn-black\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/r-journal\/tokamachi-report-2n3d-route-nature\/\">Check out the recommended model course<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"basic-information\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_Information\"><\/span>Basic Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Spot: MonET\uff0fMuseum on Echigo\u2011Tsumari<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hours: 10:00 AM &#8211; 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM) *Hours may be shortened during the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Closed: Tuesdays and Wednesdays (except on national holidays), and during the New Year holidays<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Permanent exhibition: \u00a51,000 for adults, \u00a5500 for elementary and junior high school students<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Special exhibitions (including permanent exhibitions): \u00a51,200 for adults, \u00a5600 for elementary and junior high school students<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Group discounts available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parking: Approximately 360 parking spaces for standard cars and space for large buses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Admission fees apply to use the on-site shops and cafes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"access%e3%80%80\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Access%E3%80%80\"><\/span>Access\u3000<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3180.5786178178296!2d138.75732027599207!3d37.138938972152516!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x5ff5ec21d05c07c1%3A0x67536a13a17688a!2sEchigo-Tsumari%20Satoyama%20Museum%20of%20Contemporary%20Art%2C%20MonET!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sjp!4v1762326762162!5m2!1sen!2sjp\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 6-1-71-2 Honcho, Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By Train:<\/strong> From Tokyo, take the JR Joetsu Shinkansen and transfer to the Hokuhoku Line \u2014 about <strong>2 hours<\/strong> to Tokamachi Station.<br>                 From Kanazawa, take the Hokuriku Shinkansen \u2014 about <strong>2.5 hours<\/strong>. The museum is a <strong>10-minute walk<\/strong> from Tokamachi Station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By Car:<\/strong> From Tokyo, it takes <strong>3\u20134 hours<\/strong> via the Kan-Etsu Expressway.<br>              From Osaka, it takes about <strong>6 hours<\/strong> via the Hokuriku Expressway.<br>              From the city center, the museum is approximately <strong>10 minutes<\/strong> away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"pickup-ryokan-banner\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC01216-scaled-1.webp);\">\n        <div class=\"pickup-ryokan-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"pickup-ryokan-banner-header\">\n                <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommended_Nearby_Ryokans\"><\/span>Recommended Nearby Ryokans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"pickup-ryokan-info\">\n                <div class=\"pickup-ryokan-titleset\">\n                    <h3 class=\"pickup-ryokan-name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sake_Inn_-Tamakiya\"><\/span>Sake Inn -Tamakiya-<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"pickup-ryokan-description\">Here, guests can enjoy French cuisine that highlights local ingredients, paired with carefully selected sake and wine.\r\nIn 2019, the restaurant earned a Michelin one-star rating, making it a sought-after destination for food lovers and sake enthusiasts from all over Japan.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"pickup-ryokan-button text-white bg-brand\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/ryokan\/tamakiya\/\">View More ><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nearby-accommodations\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nearby_Accommodations\"><\/span>Nearby Accommodations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"ryokan-cards\"><div class=\"ryokan-card\">\n            <a class=\"ryokan-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/ryokan\/tamakiya\/\">\n                <figure class=\"ryokan-card__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC01216-scaled-1-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Sake Inn -Tamakiya-\"\/><\/figure>\n                <div class=\"ryokan-card__titleset\">\n                    <div class=\"ryokan-card__title-wrapper\">\n                        <span class=\"ryokan-card__title\">Sake Inn -Tamakiya-<\/span>\n                        <p class=\"ryokan-card__area-info\">Niigata Prefecture<\/p>\n                    <\/div><ul class=\"ryokan-card__tag-list\"><\/ul><\/div>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div><div class=\"ryokan-card\">\n            <a class=\"ryokan-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/ryokan\/kamosumori\/\">\n                <figure class=\"ryokan-card__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC07325-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"KAMOSUMORI\"\/><\/figure>\n                <div class=\"ryokan-card__titleset\">\n                    <div class=\"ryokan-card__title-wrapper\">\n                        <span class=\"ryokan-card__title\">KAMOSUMORI<\/span>\n                        <p class=\"ryokan-card__area-info\">Niigata Prefecture<\/p>\n                    <\/div><ul class=\"ryokan-card__tag-list\"><\/ul><\/div>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div><div class=\"ryokan-card\">\n            <a class=\"ryokan-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/ryokan\/chitose\/\">\n                <figure class=\"ryokan-card__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC01605-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Chitose &#8211; 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It was originally built in 2003 as the Echigo-Tsumari Exchange Center \u201cKinare\u201d and was transformed into a contemporary art museum in 2012. Designed by architect Hiroshi Hara, the building features concrete corridors and large glass windows that create an open, airy atmosphere. In the courtyard lies a large reflecting pool by Argentine artist Leandro Erlich, where the building and sky appear mirrored on the water\u2019s surface, forming a mysterious and mesmerizing space. The museum houses around 15 permanent installations by internationally renowned artists such as Yusuke Asai, Leandro Erlich, Ilya and Emilia Kabakov, and Kohei Nawa. 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