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House of Light
光の館Niigata · Chubu
A permanent installation-house by American light artist James Turrell, built for the 2000 Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale, featuring an automated skylight room programmed to sunrise and sunset light cycles.
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Rating
- 4.5· 243 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM
- Admission
- ¥800 adult (junior-high and up) / ¥400 child (elementary) for day visit (Apr 3–Oct 31, 12:00–15:00 last entry, 15:30 close); cash only, no group/disability discount. Overnight stay separately priced and reservation-based.
- Nearest station
- Tokamachi Station
- Website
- hikarinoyakata.com
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
12:00–15:30Admission
- ¥800 adult (junior-high and up) / ¥400 child (elementary) for day visit (Apr 3–Oct 31, 12:00–15:00 last entry, 15:30 close); cash only, no group/disability discount. Overnight stay separately priced and reservation-based.
Stored weekly hours
Daily 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM
How to get there
About 15 minutes by taxi from Tokamachi Station (JR Iiyama Line / Hokuhoku Line).
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