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Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art

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Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art

越後妻有里山現代美術館

Niigata · Chubu

The Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art is a unique cultural institution that showcases contemporary art in harmony with the surrounding rural landscape. It features works from both Japanese and international artists, often integrating nature and local traditions into the exhibits.

Why we picked it

Many travelers overlook this museum due to its remote location in the rural countryside of Niigata.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.1· 1,099 reviews
Opening hours
Mon 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tue–Wed Closed Thu–Sun 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Nearest station
Tōkamachi Station · 10 min walk
Website
echigo-tsumari.jp/travelinformation/monet

Today

10:00–17:00Sun closed

Stored weekly hours

Mon 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tue–Wed Closed Thu–Sun 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tags

artrural culture

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