Savor High-grade Sake in Niigata – Kingdom of Local Sake

Koshino Shu*Kura is a resort train that serves local Niigata sake! Connecting Joetsumyoko Station and Tokamachi Station, passengers can sample all kinds of sake while enjoying beautiful Sea of Japan views. The train also stops for a few minutes at Omigawa Station, which is known for its stunning ocean vistas beyond the platform.

The drink menu includes five types of carefully selected local sake from Niigata Prefecture. If you purchase a ticket with a meal plan, you can also relish a light meal made from regional ingredients that pairs excellently with the sake. The train also has its own exclusive sake, called the Koshino Shu*Kura Original Daiginjo, which makes for a one-of-a-kind souvenir. It’s brewed using the “yamahai” method of nurturing the lactic acid bacteria that live in the brewery, allowing you to taste the natural goodness of Niigata.

Address
新潟県

Telephone Number
050-2016-1603
East Japan Railway Company

Opening Times
Inquiries: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (closed December 29 to January 3)

The Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art / KINARE was reopened as the Museum on Echigo-Tsumari, MonET on July 22, 2021 with a new permanent collection. The museum features 15 permanent works, including eight additions in 2021, along with a museum store. It also serves as a base for the Echigo-Tsumari Art Field.

Permanent Collection: Artists include Asai Yusuke, Leandro Erlich, Ilya & Emilia Kabakov, Carlos Garaicoa, Ryota Kuwakubo, Koichi Kurita, Nicolas Darrot, Marnix de Nijs, Michiko Nakatani, Kohei Nawa, Carsten Nicolai, Massimo Bartolini feat. Lorenzo Bini, Me, Moriyama Daido, and Gerda Steiner & Jörg Lenzlinger.

The first-floor corridor also hosts a community space, designed and supervised by Muji, used for various events.

Address
新潟県十日町市本町六の1丁目71-2

Telephone Number
025-761-7766
Museum on Echigo-Tsumari, MonET

Opening Times
10:00 am - 5:00 pm (last admission 4:30 pm)
●Closed: Tuesdays and Wednesdays (if Tuesday/Wednesday are consecutive public holidays, the next business day will be closed instead).
*Opening hours may be shortened during the winter season.
*Closed during the New Year holidays.

Themed around the "exchange between urban and rural areas," this comprehensive cultural facility uncovers and shares the region's abundant resources. A 2-km stretch of "satoyama" rural landscape, from Matsudai Nou-butai, the base facility, to Matsudai Castle atop the mountain, showcases approximately 40 art installations. Take a leisurely stroll to immerse yourself in the local nature and culture.

Designed by the Dutch architectural group MVRDV, Matsudai Nou-butai is not only a base facility but a work of art itself, featuring rooms designed by various artists. Explore the Matsudai Nou-butai Field Museum to tour these unique artworks, gaining insights into the satoyama landscape, the enduring farming culture of snow country, and the lifestyles of the local community. Whether on foot, by rented bicycle, or by car, you can explore the area based on the length of your stay and your specific interests.

Address
新潟県十日町市松代3743-1

Telephone Number
025-595-6180
Matsudai NOHBUTAI

Opening Times
●10:00 am - 5:00 pm (last admission at 4:30 pm)
●Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays (except national holidays), year-end and New Year's holidays.