Visit Echigo-Tsumari, an international contemporary art festival and art festival held in Niigata every three years. This limited-time festival runs until November 9, 2025. Tickets include special benefits like tickets to the Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel (Tunnel of Light), offering breathtaking views, and discounted admission to the Tokamachi City Museum. Make the most of your trip with these special offers!
Held once every three years
Echigo Tsumari 2025
Echigo-Tsumari, which began in 2000, is a special festival held every three years. Artists from around the world install their works in various spaces, including rice paddies, abandoned schools, vacant houses, and forests. Many works are on permanent display outside of the festival period, making this a unique museum where you can enjoy art amidst nature year-round. However, the ticket also includes various perks, making it a great way to enjoy your trip to the Niigata region.
Introduction to ticket benefits
✅ Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel : 600 yen discount for general admission, 100 yen discount for elementary and middle school students * Those with an exhibition ticket can enter the 'Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel' without prior reservation!
✅ JIKU #13 HOKUHOKU-LINE : 100 yen discount on admission fee (separate ticket required)
✅ Echigo Matsunoyama Forest School "Kyororo" (越後松之山森の学校「ョロロ」) : 300 yen discount
✅ Tokamachi City Museum : 100 yen discount (one-time only)
✅ Akashinoyu (明石の湯) : 100 yen discount (no limit on number of times)
For more information about the exhibition, please visit the official website.
Ticket Exchange Location:
Tokamachi City General Tourist Information Center (inside the west exit of Tokamachi Station)
Asahicho, Tokamachi, Niigata 948-0079, Japan
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Matsudai・Matsunoyama Onsen Tourist Information Center (inside Matsudai Station)
Matsudai, Tokamachi, Niigata 942-1526, Japan
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Kiyotsukyo Tourist Information Center
2130 Koide, Tokamachi, Niigata 949-8433, Japan
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* Closed every Tuesday and Wednesday, excluding public holidays.
* Additional ticket exchange locations are available. Please visit the official website for more details. Go to the official website
Event Period:
July 19, 2025 - November 9, 2025
Operating Hours:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
* Operating hours and closing days are subject to change. Please check the official website before visiting. Official website