Winter Kiyotsu Gorge & Satoyama Dining Tour

Niigata Prefecture, Japan
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Duration7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesNorwegian, Hindi, German, Russian, Finnish, Portuguese, Filipino, Cantonese, Croatian, Bangla, French, Hungarian, Ukrainian, Slovak, Urdu, Serbian, Swedish, Korean, Malay, Greek, English, Italian, Tamil, Spanish, Czech, Telugu, Arabic, Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese, Persian, Chinese, Polish, Romanian, Hebrew, Danish, Turkish, Dutch
Group sizeUp to 5 travelers
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Overview

A Day of Art, Food, and Breathtaking Views in Snowy Echigo-Tsumari

Discover a side of Echigo-Tsumari, in Tokamachi, that only winter reveals, on this one-day tour through a snow-covered landscape. Our first stop is Kiyotsukyo Gorge, one of Japan's three great gorges. Beyond the tunnel lies a "light art" installation, where in the snowy season the water and rock walls shimmer white, opening up a dreamlike world in the quiet. For lunch, enjoy a leisurely meal at Matsudai Satoyama Shokudo, savoring warm, local dishes made with regional ingredients. In the afternoon, visit the Echigo-Tsumari Contemporary Art Museum MonET, a museum where the building itself is a work of art. Art encountered amid the snow stays with you more deeply than usual. Come and enjoy a quiet, luxurious winter day in Echigo.

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Cover photo: “Tunnel of Light” by Ma Jansson (MAD Architects), photo by Osamu Nakamura

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Admission fees for Kiyotsu Gorge and the art museum
  • Meal costs are the responsibility of each individual.

What to expect

  1. Kiyotsu Gorge
    1h · Admission ticket included
    A guide will show you around kiyotsu Gorge.
  2. Matsudai Nou Stage
    1h · Admission ticket included
    You can enjoy a meal at the Matsudai Nohbutai Satoyama Shokudo. You can also view artworks at the small art museum.
  3. 1h
    Beech trees, approximately 100 years old, spread across the hills of Matsunoyama. In the late Taisho era, they were all cut down for charcoal, leaving the mountains bare; however, the following year, the beech trees sprouted all at once and grew, taking on their current form. Due to the beauty of their stance, they came to be called the “Forest of Beauties.” They are also known for being home to many wild birds.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

I’ll be waiting for you at the rotary by the West Exit of Echigo-Yuzawa Station, holding a sign with your name on it. I’ll be driving a white Nissan Serena with license plate number 59-75.

End point

I’ll be waiting for you at the rotary by the West Exit of Echigo-Yuzawa Station, holding a sign with your name on it. I’ll be driving a white Nissan Serena with license plate number 59-75.

Pickup details

The guide will be waiting at the hotel entrance or in the lobby, holding a sign with your name on it.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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