View art at the Echigo-Tsumari Museum of Contemporary Art

#Spring0yenTrip The Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art (MonET) is an art museum located in Tokamachi, Niigata Prefecture, and is one of the main bases of the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale. Attractions: * Base of the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale: As a year-round exhibition facility for the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale, a contemporary art festival held every three years, you can enjoy locally rooted works by famous artists from Japan and abroad. * The architecture itself is art: The building, designed by one of Japan's leading architects, Hiroshi Hara, has a semi-outdoor corridor, which is rare in areas with heavy snowfall, and its unique structure can be enjoyed as a work of art in itself. * Fusion of nature and art: Many works that deeply engage with the rich nature, climate, and culture of Echigo-Tsumari are on display, offering a unique art experience that fuses the scenery of Satoyama with contemporary art. * Diverse exhibits: Contemporary art works in a variety of genres, including paintings, sculptures, installations, and videos, are on display, and you'll discover something new every time you visit. * Interaction with the local community: Many of the works are the result of collaboration between local residents and artists, allowing visitors to feel a connection with the local community through art. * Museum shop: There is also a shop where you can purchase original ETAT goods and local souvenirs. Access: * Train: * About 10 minutes on foot from Tokamachi Station on the JR Iiyama Line or Hokuetsu Express Hokuhoku Line. * From Tokyo, take the Joetsu Shinkansen to Echigo Yuzawa Station, then transfer to the Hokuhoku Line for about 2 hours. * From Kanazawa, take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Joetsu Myoko Station, then transfer to the Echigo Tokimeki Railway and the Hokuhoku Line for about 2 hours and 30 minutes. * Car: * From Muikamachi IC on the Kan-etsu Expressway, take National Route 253 for about 40 minutes. * From Shiozawa Ishiuchi IC on the Kan-etsu Expressway, take National Route 353 for about 40 minutes. * Parking: Approximately 360 standard-sized cars, large buses (free). The Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art (MonET) is a recommended place for art lovers as well as those who want to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Satoyama. Please come and enjoy an art experience that can only be found here.