[2025 Tokamachi Attraction] Travel Guide for Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art, MonET (Updated Feb)

The Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale, a contemporary art festival held every three years, takes place at this museum. In winter, an event called the 'Snow Playground' is held, where you can experience playing with snow. It was a fun event that you can experience in the snowy Niigata. ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ information Facility Name📍 Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art MonET Address📍 71-2 Honcho 6-1 Chome, Tokamachi, Niigata Prefecture Access📍 About a 10-minute walk from JR Joetsu Line 'Tokamachi Station' ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧

In the deep city of Tokamachi, there is a magnificent art palace - Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art, which is a must-visit place for art lovers and an important stage for art exchanges. As the main exhibition hall of the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale, the architectural design of the Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art is breathtaking. The architect of the building is Hiroshi Hara, whose design of Kyoto Station is also a stunning work. The unique charm of the building is reflected in every inch of lines and every color, skillfully integrating architecture and art. This inspiring place is located in the center of the art festival, and its influence is not only local but also has a profound impact globally. When you enter the museum, you will be attracted by the rich art installations here. The exhibited artworks are of high quality, diverse in form, and different in style. These works have both profound philosophical thinking and keen capture of life details. Here, art is no longer a high and mighty existence, but something that can be touched, felt, and even interacted with. Many installation artworks have strong interactivity, and visitors can participate in them personally and experience the charm of art. For those visitors who have a deeper pursuit of art, the museum also offers some additional paid experience programs. These programs include art lectures, workshops, and small interactions between artists and audiences. These activities allow visitors to gain a deeper understanding of the stories behind the artworks and feel the charm of art more deeply. In addition to art installations and activities, the museum also has facilities such as restaurants, dessert shops, and souvenir shops. Here, you can taste local delicacies and buy unique artworks and souvenirs. These facilities not only provide convenience for visitors but also make the museum a comprehensive experience place integrating art, food, and shopping. If you have enough time, it is worth spending half a day wandering around this museum. There are not only many high-quality art installations to appreciate but also delicious food in the restaurant and souvenirs to buy. This is a place where you can relax and enjoy life. Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art is a place that integrates art and life. It is not only a place to display artworks but also a place for people to experience art and enjoy life. This is a place that makes people linger and a place that nourishes the soul. If you haven't been here yet, why not take some time to come once, and you will surely be attracted by the beauty here.

#art gallery MonET (Museum on Echigo-Tsumari) is located in Tokamachi City, the center of the Echigo-Tsumari area. It is the base of the "Land Art Festival". The art museum is a square, semi-open-air concrete cloister and glass curtain building. The pool in the middle square is from the work "Palimpsest: Empty Pond" by Argentinian artist Leandro Erlich. It has exhibition rooms, souvenir shops and hot spring baths. There are 15 permanent works on permanent display in the museum, most of which are inspired by the unique climate and culture of the Echigo-Tsumari region. For example, in "Fuyu", paper is cut into the shape of a house, and the paper is blown off by a gust of wind every five minutes. , to simulate the heavy snowfall of Echigo-Tsumari in winter. The Echigo-Tsumari Land Art Festival is held every three years, with art as the guide and farmland as the stage. Although the transportation is not very convenient and the location is remote, if it is your first time to participate and you don’t have much time, it is recommended to visit MonET, the Satoyama Museum of Modern Art first.