Winter Kiyotsu Gorge & Satoyama Dining Tour

7 hoursNorwegian, Hindi, German, Russian +34Book 1 day aheadNiigata Prefecture, Japan

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$132

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.

I'll explain using a translation app. Cover photo: “Tunnel of Light” by Ma Jansson (MAD Architects), photo by Osamu Nakamura

Included

Private transportation
Admission fees for Kiyotsu Gorge and the art museum

Not included

Meal costs are the responsibility of each individual.

What you'll do

Kiyotsu Gorge
Koide, Tokamachi, Japan
A guide will show you around kiyotsu Gorge.
1 hourAdmission included
Matsudai Nou Stage
3743-1, MatsushIro, Tokamachi, Japan
You can enjoy a meal at the Matsudai Nohbutai Satoyama Shokudo. You can also view artworks at the small art museum.
1 hourAdmission included
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.
1 hour

Meeting and pickup

34 locations

Pickup details

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

Meeting points32

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Hotel Futaba
419 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Japan
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Minoriya
551-1 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Japan
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Yuzawa House
3-7-5 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Japan
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Echigo Yuzawa Hatago Isen
2455 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Japan
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Shinuzawaso
2208 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Japan
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Tatsumoto
317-1 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Japan
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Snow Safari Inn
317-2 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Japan
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Inamoto
2497 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Japan
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Sakuratei
1926-4 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Japan
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Nagomi no Oyado Takinoyu
345-1 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Japan
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Harasawa Ryokan
674-8 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Japan
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Densuke Ryokan
2-7-9 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Japan
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Shousenkaku Kagetsu
Yuzawa318-5, Yuzawa-machi, Japan
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Yuzawa Toei Hotel
3459 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Japan
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Ikariya Ryokan
1-6-14 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Japan
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Marutaya Ryokan
257 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Japan
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Yuzawa Grand Hotel
2494 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Japan
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Omine Sanso
493-5 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Japan
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Hotel New Mondo
2-6-16 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Japan
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Kawamura
2-7-19 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Japan
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Hotel Vallee Village
2-2-14 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Japan
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Asian Rosmen Village Nunoba
680-30 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Japan
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Echigo Yuzawa-Onsen Lodge Suehiro
1939-1 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Japan
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NASPA New Otani
2117-9 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Japan
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Hirokawa Hotel
3203-2 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Japan
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KKR Yuzawa Yukiguni
2574 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Japan
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Echigo Yuzawa Onsen Garden Tower Hotel
Yuzawa-machi, Japan
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Echigo Yuzawa Onsen Steam Inn Yukinohana
317-1 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Japan
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Yuzawa Hotel
388-3 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Japan
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Hiramatsuya Ryokan
3-7-5 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Japan
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Hotel Yanagi
1-10-16 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Japan
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Otowaya Ryokan
419 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Japan
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End point

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

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

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

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