Top 35 things to do and attractions in Tokamachi

It's worth visiting by train, you need to be careful about the timetable since Iiyama Line only goes one way. There's an onsen on the same building so you can pretty much spend all day in here.

Went on a weekend, there wasn’t a lot of people but the exhibition is interesting and fun to walk through. The place is very quiet and it is a good getaway from the heat.

Interesting place for the Echigo Tsumari Art Festival. We came here on the first day of the festival, obviously some art installations were not yet set up. But still had some great artworks to share and experience.

Nice museum.. It's definitely worth visiting

Small but very cool museum.

Unexpectedly interesting art museum. Definitely worth a visit. The outdoor pool is beautiful with the snow falling.

Incredible museum!

(Translated by Google) I went there for the first time and was disappointed as it seemed to have lost the luxury it had a few years ago. The main venue only had stalls and a simple stage, and there was only one bus every hour to see the works, so I ended up taking a taxi, but it was too crowded. I couldn't quite understand why the works were scattered all over the place. I understand that it's a local festival, but now that we've lost the flower stage, I think people who come from far away won't be able to understand it unless we gather the works in the main venue a little more. (Original) 初めて行きましたが、数年前の豪華さがなくなっているようで残念でした。メイン会場も出店と簡易ステージのみ　作品を観るにもバスは1時間に一本で結局タクシーで周りましたが、渋滞。作品点在でなんだかよくわかりませんでした。　地元のお祭りなのは分かりますが、華の舞台を失くした今、もう少しメイン会場に作品を集結してもらわないと、遠くから行く人には理解が得られないと思いました。

(Translated by Google) I went to the Tokamachi Snow Festival with my kids. I left in the morning, got off at Echigo Yuzawa, and tried to take the Hokuhoku line to Tokamachi, but it was too crowded and I couldn't get on. Moreover, I can't use Suica. I took the train an hour later and arrived before noon. There are snow sculptures scattered throughout the city, and if you go there thinking of the Sapporo Snow Festival, you will be disappointed. It is impossible to see everything with children. The Hokuhoku Line on the way back was also full and did not run on time. I was barely able to buy any souvenirs as I was barely on time for the Shinkansen return. Am I the only one who feels inconvenienced by transportation? Even though they do it every year, they don't seem to want to improve. I would like you to consider transportation methods other than the Hokuhoku Line. (Original) 子供連れで十日町雪まつり行きました。朝出発して越後湯沢降りてほくほく線で十日町行こうとしましたが、満員すぎて乗れず。しかもSuica使えず。1時間後の列車で昼前に到着。市内に雪像が町に分散されてあり、札幌雪まつりのイメージで行くとがっかり。子供連れでは全てを観て回るのは無理。帰りのほくほく線も満員のあげく定刻通りに運行しない。帰りの新幹線時刻ギリギリでお土産もろくに買えず。交通に不便を感じるのは私だけなのか？毎年やってるのに改善する気がないんですかね。ほくほく線以外の交通手段を検討して欲しい。

(Translated by Google) I went to see snow sculptures, but there were none near Tokamachi Station. It is necessary to travel a considerable distance by bus (for a fee) to the venue. I took the JR train to Shimojo Station, two stations away, and saw the snow sculptures at the Inaka Hiroba venue. 2025 will be the worst year, with the skeletons sticking out and the snow on the snow sculptures looking dirty due to rising temperatures. (Original) 雪像を見に行ったのに十日町駅近郊には無し。 バス（有料）に乗ってかなりの距離の会場を巡る必要あり。 JRで２駅の下条駅まで行き田舎広場会場の雪像を見たが、 気温が上がったせいで骨組みが飛び出してるし雪像の雪も薄汚れた感じで、２０２５年は最悪。

(Translated by Google) The welcome party at this year's Snow Festival was great! It feels like the coronavirus is over! (Original) 今年の雪まつりは歓迎の会がとても良かったです！コロナ明けたって感じですね！

(Translated by Google) snow festival (Original) 雪祭り

Came here on 2 Dec and the leaves have mostly all fallen, but the place is still beautiful. Not a big area but still pretty serene and enjoyable!

Tranquil forest. Worth the drive out here to soak in nature. Also unexpectedly, Great spot for mushroom spotting. Don't eat them. Many are poisonous

This is the furthest I can go by the Google. The snow is like 6m height and you won’t be able to go to there.

A beautiful place worth a visit. Took slightly longer time and more effort to walk around the forest during winter time due to thick snow. But the scenery are quite impressive with all the trees are almost identical in height.

Enjoying a beautiful beechwood forest trekking at the Bijin Hayashi, Tokamachi, Niigata. The reason Forest Bath allows you to relax is because the minus ions, that are in a forest, give people's bodies energy.

Beautiful forest. All tree started growing at the same time around the 1920s. Two farm stands outside are fun too

Really pretty area. There is a bus that runs from the nearby station towards the Onsen, and you can get off and then it’s a 20 min walk.

We were here in the winter, so the art was not in the field. Beautiful area, though!

Great outdoor museum - and the area is breathtaking!

The art wasn’t great. Mediocre at best.

(Translated by Google) Visited on October 27, 2024. The five-member Intelligent-chan group from college meets once a year, this time at the Echigo-Tsumari Art Festival. What on earth is this? The hanging laundry at the lift station is art. Maybe it's a pillowcase, but there were two orange tents nearby, but the tents don't seem to have anything to do with the Gejutsu Festival, maybe? I hung up my tattered Uniqlo pants to dry at home, but they were also stained. What on earth should I feel? Since I'm exhibiting something, am I making a statement or do I want people to feel something? Is it just smugness or is it OK for contemporary art to be anything that is different, something that has never existed before, or something that is rare? ? ? . One of the Intelligen-chan says that in Japanese, art and art are different, but art can be anything. To be honest, I don't really understand. Artificial objects in the grass. It's a foreign object, I can't feel any emotions. I have no impressions. There are ruins of a castle on top of the mountain, so I offer to go there. I agree too. No one has any regrets about watching Gejutsu, and no one is impressed by it. If you say something, you'll get beat up by the other four, all of them are cautious, and the intelligentsia-chans are smart. I'm not saying it's good or bad. The road leading to the castle ruins has disappeared into the bushes, and it is unclear where the castle ruins are. Where will contemporary art go? The road is in the bush (Original) 2024年10月27日訪問。 大学時の五人組インテリゲンちゃん年1回の集会、今回は越後妻有大地の芸術祭。 これはいったい何なの？リフト乗り場のぶら下がった洗濯物、これが芸術。たぶん枕カバーだけど、近くにオレンジ色のテントが2つあったけど、テントはゲージュツ祭とは関係無いらしい、多分？ 我が家で私のヨレヨレユニクロパンツを干したけどコレもゲージュツだ。 いったい何を感じればいいのか、展示しているからには、何かを主張している、何かしらを感じて欲しい？ 単なる独りよがり、現代芸術は人と違うこと、今まで無かった事、珍奇なものならなんでもOK？？？。 日本語では芸術とアートは違うとインテリゲンちゃんの一人は言うが、アートはなんでも有りだなー。 はっきり言ってよく分からない。 草の中の人工物。異物、感情が湧かない。感想が無い。 山の上に城跡があるというので、そちらの方に行くと言い出す。 私も賛成。誰もゲージュツを見る事には未練が無い、感激していないのだ。 能書きを言ったらほかの4人からボコボコにされる、全員用心深い、インテリゲンちゃん達は賢い。 良いとも悪いとも言わない。 城跡に行く道は藪に消え、何処に城跡があるか不明。 現代アートも何処へ行くのか、 道は藪の中

We arrived 15.30 and after buying tickets we had to hurry and start from the castle (drove the car up hill then walked) which closes at 16.00. Then drove down passing other outdoor arts before visiting the main building art the follows by another smaller building near by exhibiting traditional stories.

Very fun museum for families and everyone can be involved, kitchens food are so yummy! Can’t think we can get such nice heart warmed food out in the mountain! Thank you! 😊

(Translated by Google) You can park your car here and see the rice fields and Yayoi Kusama. Everyone here is kind. Pencil is about a minute's drive from here. When I asked this person, he said the road was wide, so I parked near the pencil and took a photo. Can you reach the summit from this information center? On the hill? It is said that there is a variety of art up to the castle. It seems that about two pieces of art will be added at each art festival. Since it was a weekday and not during the exhibition period, there were no people at all. (Original) 田んぼと草間弥生はこちらに車止めて見れます。こちらの方はみんな親切。鉛筆はここから車で1分くらい。こちらの方に伺ったところ、道幅広いからとのことで、鉛筆近くで路駐させて頂き写真撮りました。 こちらの案内所を起点として山頂？丘上？の城まで様々なアートがあるとのこと。毎回の芸術祭でアート二点ぐらいずつ増えるそうです。会期中でない平日なので、全然人いませんでした。

Beautiful memorable visit that combines nature and art. Very unique experience worth exploring. The gorge itself is magnificent. More information in our blog 4itchyfeet about our exploration of National Park and HWY 405.

The tunnel is 750 m long and has four lookout, all with magnificent views.

Admission is 1000 yen for adult. The machine can take all means of payment, credit card and qr code pay. To take photos, must be patient. And you don't need to be bear foot

Nearest parking was full so we need to park farther from the tunnel. A bit crowded during weekend but still worth visiting. Good to have helpers at the tunnel end as they helped us take group photos. Thanks a lot.

The view was mesmerizing

Amazing and worth the visit

A little pricey for being a bit off the beaten path, but it's a cool area to visit. According to the signage (lots in English), it was a declining tourist attraction before they turned it into a sort of art exhibit. We arrived at midday on a weekday and had to park in the #3 overflow lot and take a shuttle to the entrace. It's quite dark in the tunnels, and also wet in some areas, so take caution if you have any difficulty walking. There are 4 vista points inside the tunnel; three are art installations and one is just normal. There are cafes and shops outside.

I visited this Museum as a part of my study tour at Niigata. The Museum is beautifully decorated with 1500 years old flame style potary. The key attractions for me were digital visit of Hunting and gathering age, the family life of Japan in Niigata city during Heavy snowfall and video documentary... Highly recommended for visiting

Really interesting museum and lots of Expedition, which are shown in an extremely unique way. highly recommend it.

An excellent museum to visit, it worth the trip. They have many national treasures on display and they are all exquisite. Other displays are interesting too. I wish I had more time here. You can spend all day if you like Jomon era things. As some of the Jomon Doki was on lease and I could not view, I will definitely returning here.

Great exhibitions.of pottery, textiles and snow. Fun way to learn some history of the region.

Pottery from the Jomon period, a national treasure of Japan, is on display here. You will be amazed at the artistic sense of the ancient Japanese. There is a lot of pottery on display, and it is a wonderful place to appreciate these objects. In addition, the lifestyle and industry of the region are displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

Worth a visit, very well made. The exhibitions are very easy to understand and provides all information in English. Entrance fee is only 500 yen. Enjoy!

Amazing to find such an interesting museum in country side. It’s brand new and have English explanations Very cool to see the history of this area

This snow/ski resort, is accessible for everyone even you are not doing ski. The ticket price for gondola, not too pricey. But, if you only want to play snow, maybe this is not for you. In fact, you can play snow outside the door near the rental area, with barely no one there. (No need to ride the gondola). There were too many people, and it can be dangerous if you are not aware of the ski-people. Even the parking space was full, and we need to find ourselves a parking spot, 15 minutes walking from the entrance. But still, there are many things to do other than skiing that you can choose. We were so lucky to have a snowfalls! But still, it was a good experience for all of us, especially me, who loves Japan the most.

A very ideal ski resort that is accessible via Tokyo. If you are looking for a nearby ski experience near Tokyo, this is the place. Can get very crowded on some parts but there are also some places here that are not crowded. All in all a good place and would recommend.

If you’re around Tokyo, if you can squeeze it in on your itinerary, please do. This is an amazing place! Winter Wonderland indeed. We went there around February this year. Be prepared with winter clothes. There are rental gears inside, but you can also bring your own. 🤍

Great ski/snowboard resort for beginners to intermediates. Access from Tokyo’s amazing (walk right off the Shinkansen to the resort, pick up your rental gear, then walk to life and go!) Views are beautiful and slopes are not so crowded on weekdays. Try to cafe which is on the edge of the slopes and is a great spot to take a break.

Lots of fun with family. Rent 2 sledges for a family. We spend 3-4 hours over here. If you wanna play snow. You better rent weather proof suit and rubber boots. Train from Ueno to Gala YUZAWA is convenient and easy. Trip start 8am it takes only 1 hr to arrive at Gala YUZAWA. Buy ticket and equipment rental take around 20-30 mins. Gondola will take around 10-12 mins to get the ski mountain. It’s a good place to visit even though you don’t ski. My kid really like to play here.

We had a good experience at Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort. As soon as we arrived at the station, there were people guiding tourists were to buy tickets. On the same floor, there are counters where you get your gondola and lift tickets. If you won’t be skiing, like us, you just need a gondola ticket and you will be able to go up and down as many times as you want during the day. The ride takes just a few minutes. We had big bag packs and left them at the station because it’s the only place where they have big lockers. We rented moon bikes at the top, they give you a helmet with a camera. When the activity ends, they give you a QR code so you can download your video.

GALA is easily accessible via shuttle from Echigo Yuzawa Station at Platform 5 (take the orange line). If you are not a local, don't worry because everything would be available in various languages as well. For example, if you are there to rent anything, forget the fear of being unable to communicate with the staff on what you want including your sizes etc. They have self-selection stations that allows you to pick and choose what you'd like to rent from sets to ala carte if you happen to bring some of your own gear eg. snowboarding wear etc. Prices are very friendly as well, with the snowboarding board, boots and helmet at a friendly 8500 yen, and a half-day, one-day lift ticket at 6500 yen. Be prepared to be greeted by powder snow with a variety of narrow and wide slopes. I was here on a Saturday in January but in the peak afternoon it wasn't that crowded at all on the wide slopes and you could still snowboard comfortably. Be wary though, the slopes may be a little steep for first-timers so do find an area to grasp the basics first. Love the big space, friendly prices and fast services. Cheers GALA!

Visited on a very hot day. Apart from art works, I had a buffet lunch there. Mostly veggies dishes but still got kara-age. I particularly loved the bitter melon, good for summertime. If U visit after 12 noon, the restaurant can be crowded. U can buy advanced ticket on their website.

Really nice collection of artworks in nature. There are also great attractions for kids (climbing wall, slides etc.) in the center itself and around it. You can go up to the remains of Matsudai castle and look over the rice fields in you are with a car.

Exhibition is not so much because most of the artwork have been covered under snow. Recommend to come in spring,summer,and autumn

This architecture is absolute Ace. Looks Like a russian space Station in a wonderful surrounding, We Had Lunch in the Café, where also locals eat, its very good with nice interior design. And you also Must climb Up the hill to the Castle, there is a miracle...

Visited this museum with two friends. Many artworks integrated in the landscape. You can chose to either walk, take the shuttle bus, or take your own car.

No exquisite or spectacular exhibit but it is very pleasant to wander around when the weather is fine

I visited there for Art Festival. It was a wonderful experience. The local folklore museum nearby was also worth to see.

It's good station, I went to Echigo Yuzawa from Otorii Station, just to see snow. There are many seller here to buy some merchandise

I've passed through this station three times now (all in the summer), and while small, it has a lot of stuff to do. There's a huge area with gacha capsule toys, several restaurants, a really long area filled with souvenir shops, and even the sake onsen. Lots of accommodation in the town, and it's really easy to walk around outside on foot (in the summer).

Steam rises from rooftops; snow falls like feathers. Yuzawa hums with laughter and clinking sake cups — the warmth of strangers sharing winter. The train rests here longer, as if to taste the hot spring air. Tourist Tip: Famous ski and onsen town. Station has Sake Museum “Ponshukan” with tasting stations. Excellent overnight for snow or autumn leaves. Try onsen eggs and rice crackers.

Easy access to the snow & ski resorts around. The station has good connectivity through multiple options of bullet trains - Shinkansen, shuttling between Tokyo and Niigata. The station building is accessible for strollers and wheelchairs. Also, there is a beautiful food and souvenirs area inside the station, a convenience store too. Right outside the front of the station is a hot water feet dipping place.

Best places to go see snow if you want to go by Shinkansen. The only snow resort next to a shinkansen station. Only 2 hours from Tokyo and very easy to reach to. Also Genbi Shinkansen starts from here to Niigata which is an amazing art-sy kind of Shinkansen so it is fast but every compartment is designed by a different designer so it makes the ride fun as well. Highly recommended to go there. If you don't want to ski and just see snow conveniently from Tokyo, this is easy and faster way to reach. Also the station has souvenir shops and snow gear for rental of you do plan to go skiing. Lockers are available to keep your stuff if you want to just go out for fun. Food is also extensively available. Great place.

This station is the confluence of Shinkansen train (bullet train) and also the local train network in Niigata. The local train network in Niigata does not have automated gantry for stored value cards, eg seca. Stored value card can be used to purchase single trip tickets at the machine. When entering to the platforms, passengers need to show the ticket at the ticket counter to receive a stamp. Upon arrival, to present the stamped ticket to the ticket counter and will be collected. So it is still manual. The Shinkansen has its own automated gantry for its tickets. The station has a big area of duty free shopping for the local produce in Niigata. There is also a visitor information centre and postal service. There is a cafe with bakes and also a standing noodle bar. A convenient store is also present.

Train station with lots of restaurants and shops selling local produce. The ponshukan (sake shop) with many sake vending machines is a popular novelty though kids are not allowed. Free shuttle busses to various ski hotels and taxis are available just outside. A few restaurants too.

Nice Onsen with various bathes. Even electric massage.

It’s a big and good Onsen . They even have an electric bath that will relax your muscles . The view is amazing and the open air onsen is very big .

Amazing... 😍😍😍

Good

Beautiful, relaxing and affordable

(Translated by Google) It takes less than an hour by car from Nagaoka Station. It feels great at the perfect distance. Even when I used the navigation system, I didn't find the turning points to be too complicated, so I would recommend this hot spring resort to beginners like me. By the way, the price gets a little cheaper after 6pm, so it might be a good deal if you know that. About hot springs. There is an open-air bath where you can enjoy two different hot springs. You can enjoy the tranquil scenery of the foothills from the open-air bath at the back, and spend a relaxing time enjoying the cool evening breeze. As the sun goes down, the lights of cars and houses shine, creating a beautiful sight that looks just like the stars above. I visited four hot springs around Nagaoka, but this one had the best view from the open-air bath. However, when I saw people getting tattoos even though they were prohibited, I thought it was just a pose. Also, the store clerk is unfriendly, which is probably the main point. I think it's a nice hot spring. (Original) 長岡駅から車で１時間かからないくらい。絶妙な距離でいい感じ。ナビ使っても、曲がるところとかそんなにややこしい感じじゃなかったので、私みたいな初心者にもオススメの温泉地。ちなみに午後6時からちょっとだけ安くなるので、知っておくと少しお得かも。 温泉について。露天風呂があって、２色の温泉が楽しめる。奥の方の露天風呂からは長閑な麓の風景が楽しめ、夕涼みしながらゆったりとした時間が流れる。日が暮れていくと車のライトや住宅の灯が光り、地上の星さながらの美しい光景が見られる。長岡周辺の温泉は4つまわったけど、露天風呂からの景色はここが1番良かったかな。 ただ、入墨禁止なのに普通に入っている人がいるあたりを見ると、単なるポーズなのかなと思った。あと店員さんは無愛想なのがモヤッとポイントかな。あとは素敵な温泉だと思います。

(Translated by Google) I stopped by with a friend after a bicycle race in Minamiuonuma. There were a lot of customers, but the spaciousness meant it didn't feel cramped, and we were even able to relax on the low chairs on the walkway shown in the photo. The baths and changing rooms were spacious, so it wasn't damp after a bath and it was easy to get changed. The main baths and indoor baths were both spacious, the cold water bath wasn't too cold, and the flowing water bath had a nice flow that hit the waist and soles of the feet, making it very comfortable after a race. 😺 There were about 10 other people in the open-air bath ♨️, but it didn't feel cramped, and it was nice to be able to enjoy the view of the Uono River below. There's a flat area a little further back where you can take a half-body bath, so you can also lie down in the open-air bath. I'll definitely return. Thank you very much. 😺 (Original) 友達と南魚沼での自転車レース後に寄らせてもらいました。 沢山のお客が居ましたが、広々としているのでせせこましさは感じられず、写真の渡り廊下の座椅子でもゆったり出来ます。 お風呂も更衣室も広々していて湯上がりのジメジメ感も無くて着替えしやすかったです。 肝心のお風呂も内風呂も広々してるし、水風呂も冷た過ぎないし、流水風呂も腰と足裏に当たる部分からの水流でレース後というのも有って心地良かったです😺 露天風呂♨️も自分以外に10人近くの人が居ましたが狭い感も無いですし、眼下の魚野川を見ながらの露天風呂が良かったです。少し奥まった所に半身浴用の段が平面になってる所が有り、露天で寝湯も出来るので、また伺わさせてもらいます。有り難うございました😺

Went on an early January Sunday ~2:30p. Not crowded at all. Snowshoe rental for 409 JPY, and you can start the walk directly from the museum into Bijinbayashi 美人林forest. Incredible. Note that you must pay the 600 JPY museum entrance as well.

Great collection of butterflies... stunning to see them all in one place !

This is a really good place to take kids. The building itself is part of the Echigo-Tsumari Art Field project. You can climb the tall tower and get a good view from the big windows at the top. It's a 160 step staircase though and is hardly lit as it is also one of the art projects. The inside of the center is full of interesting items related to the local nature and countryside. There are snakes, frogs and fish close by and you can fish for crayfish in small ponds. There are stuffed examples of the local bird-life and an amazing collection of butterflies. The windows are made of a really think material and in winter you can see the deep snow piling up against it. There is a visual representation of the snowfall over the past decade or so which is very interesting. There is also a restaurant and a craft area where you can try your hand a making different objects out of objects scavenged from the nearby woods and fields. Perhaps our favorite thing were over 100 little drawers containing all sorts of different things related to the local environment - snake skins, bird nests, insects.

Interesting place to learn the nature life

My second time visiting. Never disappointed by the information I learn.

Cool museum, well worth a view

(Translated by Google) I went there for lunch on a weekend. The origin of Kyororo is explained in the quiz at the entrance, but it was fun enough for adults too, and would be even more fun if I brought children. From the entrance, there were many living creatures, especially a wide variety of frogs. There were also snakes, salamanders, fish, etc. The highlight was the butterfly specimens. I was mesmerized by the vibrant colors. By the way, the rust-proof stainless steel pins used in the specimens apparently took 20 years to develop. That's an incredible amount of passion and dedication. At the back, there is an observation deck with 160 steps to climb, and the view was spectacular. I descended the stairs out of breath, thinking of the rice terraces of Niigata. It's a great place to learn about the local creatures and plants, including the explanation of Bijinbayashi. (Original) 週末のお昼に利用。キョロロの由来は入り口のクイズにある通りだが、大人でも十分楽しめる内容で、こどもを連れてきたらもっと楽しめる場だった。 入り口から生き物がたくさんいて、特にカエルの種類が豊富。他にもヘビやサンショウウオ、魚など。あとは圧巻だったのは蝶々の標本たち。色鮮やかな蝶たちに釘付けになった。ちなみに標本に使っている錆びないステンレスのピンは開発に20年にかかったらしい。情熱と執念がすごい。。 奥には160段の階段をのぼる展望台があるが、良い眺めだった。新潟の棚田に思いを馳せながら、息を切らして階段をおりた。 美人林の解説も含め、このあたりの生物や植物を知れる良き場所。

A wonderful small museum that tells the history of Yugawa area and part of the livelihood of the Novel Prize Laureate, Kawabata Yasunari. The bestseller, Yukigini (Snow Country) , he wrote was based on his romance with a lady here. The museum has outlined this story and his life of literature. A must go even though you just want to do snow sport.

Quiet but interesting place to visit, recommend for those who like folks culture.

Very good culturally experience

Interesting little culture/history/folk museum in the center of Yuzawa. Sections on traditional ways of life throughout the four season, as well as art and objects related to the novel Yukiguni. It doesn't take too long to go around the 3 floors and it is good value at 500 yen per adult.

It was raining outside. Perfect way to spend the afternoon getting to know the area and its history and about Yasunari Kawabata and his famous book. Well worth the 500 yen entry fee.

Very small display area but interesting about the area all the same. Some very old stuff on display. Staff were friendly and spoke English, many of the signs in Japanese only. Only short visit required.

small but worth to see

(Translated by Google) Lift fees are quite cheap compared to others. Courses are divided into advanced and beginner sections. It seems like there is no intermediate course. Perhaps because it was the beginning of the season, it was difficult to see the poles, etc., and there was a risk of suddenly running into uncompacted snow outside the course. Many people actually fell down. (Myself included) There is no deceleration when entering the lift, so first-timers should be careful. I think the cost performance is good considering the price. (Original) リフト料金が他と比較するとかなり安いです。コースは上級と初心者に分かれています。中級コースが無い感じです。シーズン初めのせいか、ポール等が分かりづらくいきなりコース外の非圧雪に突っ込んでしまう危険がありました。実際転倒している方が多数いました。（自分含め）リフト乗り込み時の減速が無いので、初めての方は注意が必要です。料金を考えるとコスパは良いと思います。

(Translated by Google) A local ski slope deep in the mountains. Basically, you can ski with one lift above. Please note that there may be restrictions for tournaments even on weekdays. There are plenty of snow activities, so I think even people who don't ski can enjoy it. Although it is small, it has a lot of ski slopes, including an area where you can snow camp. (Original) 山奥のローカルゲレンデ。基本的に上のリフト1本で滑れます。平日でも大会で規制していることがあるので要確認です。 スノーアクティビティが充実していてスキーをやらない人でも楽しめると思います。 スノーキャンプの出来るエリアもあり小さいながらも盛り沢山なゲレンデです。

(Translated by Google) Even though there was a lot of snow, the parking lot was cleared of snow. The slope was well-compacted and slippery. It is very unfortunate that next year's Niigata Prefecture Masters will be reduced from 2 races to 1 race. If it was a two-day event like before, you would be able to stay overnight and enjoy the hot springs, but... You can enjoy a variety of things such as compacted snow, poles, bumps, and off-piste.Lift tickets are cheap, and you can also get day-trip hot springs and lift tickets, so it's a ski resort that you'll want to visit again. (Original) 雪は多くても駐車場は除雪されていました 圧雪がしっかりされて滑りやすいゲレンデでした 来年の新潟県マスターズが2戦から1戦になってしまうのは非常に残念です 従来通り２日間の開催だと宿泊し温泉が楽しめていいのですが… 圧雪、ポール、コブ、オフピステと色々楽しめリフト券も安く、日帰り温泉＋リフト券もあるので、また遊びに行きたいスキー場です

(Translated by Google) Great snow quality and snowfall! 4-hour ticket = 2000 yen, good value for money♪ Matsunoyama Onsen, one of Japan's three major medicinal hot springs, is also close by. Next time you come, try a restaurant called Yukitsubaki~🍛 ~ ~ ~ 2025 season revisited Weekday pack 3100 yen is a great deal 🉐 One-day lift ticket (actually 1500 yen) + Meal ticket worth 1000 yen + 600 yen worth of bathing ticket Based on other people's reviews... It's the most delicious snack I've ever had in my life... Locals don't ski, they just eat... Delicious✨✨✨ I understood this❗️ Super delicious...special meat miso noodles🍜 If it's near your house, it's the No. 1 ramen shop in your hometown 😋 Let's come to skate at least 10 times this season 😁 Great course 🏂 Kind and unbeatable lift fee🚠 And the best gourmet food😊 Matsunoyama ~ the strongest 🤣 (Original) 素晴らしい雪質と積雪！ ４時間券＝2000円とコスパも良い♪ 日本三大薬湯の松之山温泉も近くて良い♨️ 今度来た時は雪椿というレストランに入ってみよ〜🍛 〜　　〜　　〜 2025シーズン再訪 平日パック3100円がかなりお得🉐 リフト一日券（実質1500円） + 食事券1000円分 + 入浴券600円分 他の人の口コミで… 人生で1番美味いゲレ食だの… 地元の人がスキーせずに食事だけだの… 美味い✨✨✨ これは、理解出来た❗️ 超美味いぞ…特製肉みそ麺🍜 家の近くにあったら地元No. 1のラーメン店じゃん😋 今シーズンは１０回は滑りに来よう😁 素晴らしいコース🏂 親切で破格のリフト代🚠 そして最高のグルメ😊 松之山〜最強🤣

(Translated by Google) Even my 5-year-old daughter, who was experiencing snow for the first time, seemed to have fun sledding. I was very grateful to the lift staff who took such consideration as to temporarily stop the ride. The scenery from the second lift is spectacular, so if you can ski, please go and see it. The ramen and fried rice at the restaurant were also very delicious. We recommend the weekday pack. (Original) 雪がはじめての5歳の娘もソリなどで楽しんだ様子。リフト係のおじさん方が一旦止めてくれるなどの配慮をしてくださって大変助かりました。第二リフトからの風景が素晴らしいので、滑れる方はぜひ行って見て欲しいです。レストランのラーメンやチャーハンもとっても美味しかったです。平日パックがおすすめです。

(Translated by Google) Visited the other day on 12/26. Yukitsubaki's meat miso ramen is exquisite, and the course was empty, so I was satisfied with eating uncompacted snow powder for 2,000 yen for a 4-hour ticket. The downside is that there isn't much space in front of the second lift landing at the top, so you have to dodge to the left and right, and if you're a bad boarder, you might end up running into the fence in front of you. It seems that people also sleep in tents, and there were quite a few tent sites when I visited. [2024/2 added] The other day, I visited on February 18th (Sunday) for meat miso ramen and snowboarding. Was it because there was a tournament going on? The parking lot was full to the back and there was street parking all the way to the front road. However, there were no guides and the train stopped in a chaotic manner. I managed to find one space in the back and parked there, but some cars with local plates stopped blocking the exit, so it took me a while to get out. I think they should have a parking attendant on the days when it gets really crowded. I can't say that the locals have good parking manners either, so I'll deduct one star. (Original) 先日12/26に訪問。 雪椿さんの肉味噌ラーメンは絶品だし、コースは空いてて4時間券2000円で非圧雪パウダー喰いまくりで満足です。 欠点としては上部の第2リフト降り場の前方にスペース無さすぎて上手いこと左右に逃れないとならず、上手くないボーダーだと目の前の柵に突っ込んでしまうことかな。テント泊もしているようで、訪問時も結構な数のテントサイトがありました。 【2024/2追記】 先日、肉味噌ラーメンとスノボ目当てに2/18(日曜)に伺いました。大会がやっていたせい？か奥の方まで駐車場一杯で手前の道路まで路駐されてました。それなのに誘導員はおらず乱雑に止まってました。なんとか奥に1台分空いていてそこに停めましたが、出る際も出口を塞いで停まる地元ナンバーの車両もあり、出るのに時間が掛かりました。流石に混む日は駐車場の誘導員を配置すべきと思います。地元の人も駐車マナーがいいとは言えないので、☆1減らします。

(Translated by Google) The conditions were such that it snowed 5 cm and it continued to snow until the day before. The snow was heavy, but there were some places where it was powdery. The layout is in a figure 8 shape, and it's fun to think about where you'll ski at the top and bottom every time you ride the lift. Streams, trees, compacted snow, gentle burns, steep slopes, R surfaces, walls, uneven uncompacted snow, clean uncompacted snow, small ridges. It's just the right distance so my feet won't hurt, so I'm satisfied because I can try out different things. it was fun. On weekdays, 3,000 yen includes hot springs, meals, and a one-day ticket. On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, a one-day ticket costs 3,000 yen, and a 4-hour ticket costs 2,000 yen. Lifts start at 9:30 on weekdays and 9:00 on weekends and holidays. It was the most delicious meal I've ever had in my life. The soup is rich in spring and mountain ingredients and has a deep flavor as the soup stock intertwines with each other. There are times when it snows only here in Nagano Prefecture, and when it snows in the Chuetsu area, it also snows here. The best local ski slope. You can also rent snow bikes and snow skates. A good slope to try out different things. You can also apply for snow camping. There are other slopes that look delicious. It would be an even better slope if they created a BC area where equipment is required. (Original) 降雪5センチ前日まで降雪続いてたコンディション。 雪質は重めだがパウダーな所もあった。 レイアウトは8の字型、リフト乗りながら上と下で滑る場所を毎回考えるのが楽しい。沢、ツリー、圧雪、緩バーン、急斜面、R面、壁、凸凹非圧雪、クリーン非圧雪、小尾根。 足が痛くならない丁度よい距離なんで色々試せるから充実で満足。楽しかった。 平日は3000円で温泉と食事と1日券。 土日祝は1日券3000円、4時間券2000円。 リフトは平日9:30、土日祝9:00スタート ゲレ食は人生で一番美味しかった。ゼンマイやら山の幸がふんだんに入った汁は出しが絡み合って深みがある味わい。 長野県でここだけ降雪のとき有り、中越方面が雪の時はここも雪っぽい。 ローカルゲレンデとしては最高クラス。 スノーバイクやらスノースケートなどのレンタルもあり。色々試すのに良いゲレンデ。 雪上キャンプも申し込める。 他、美味しそうな斜面がある。装備必須のＢＣエリアとか作ってくれたら更にサイコーになれるゲレンデ。

Very pretty temple with an especially striking roof. Unfortunately the outside was covered (perhaps to protect it from snow?) But definitely worth a visit either way.

Amazing structure! Worth even a short visit!

(Translated by Google) The roof is thatched. big straw sandals at the gate When you pass through the gate, there is a large cedar tree. It had a solemn feel. There is a pond in the foreground and many cherry blossom trees around it. During the cherry blossom season, many people go on picnics and view the cherry blossoms. (Original) 屋根が茅葺き屋根になっています。 門に大きな草鞋 門をくぐると大きな杉の木が立っていて 荘厳な趣きがありました。 手前には、池があり周辺に桜の木が沢山あり 桜の季節にはピクニックやお花見の方が沢山。

(Translated by Google) One of the oldest temples in Echigo Sanmon gate and main hall with thatched roof. As you pass through the Sanmon gate, the moss-covered approach and the atmosphere of the past are wonderful. (Original) 越後屈指の古刹 茅葺き屋根の山門と本堂。 山門をくぐると苔むした参道と昔の空気感が素晴らしい。

(Translated by Google) It's a shrine temple that you'll want to stop by if you're in the area. The thatched roof of the main hall and mountain gate, and the moss-covered approach and grounds are irresistible. As of June 6, 2025, the roof of the main hall is currently being re-thatched. (Original) 近くに来た際には寄りたくなる神宮寺。 茅葺き屋根の本堂と山門、苔むした参道と境内。風情が堪りません。 令和7年6月6日現在、本堂の屋根葺き替え工事中です。

(Translated by Google) As you pass through the thatched-roof mountain gate, which exudes an ancient atmosphere, the moss-covered ancient cedars will transport you to the Jomon period. The solemn thatched roof exudes a sense of weight and warmth. Your mind will be calmed, and you will feel as if you have traveled at incredible speed to the distant past of Japan in an instant. (The main hall's roof is currently being re-thatched. I'll come back once the re-thatching is finished.) (Original) 古代の空気を纏った茅葺き屋根の山門をくぐると苔生した古代杉が貴方を縄文時代へと誘う。 厳かな茅葺き屋根は重厚かつ暖かみを醸し出す。心が落ち着き、気持ちは遥か古代の日本へと一瞬の隙に物凄い速さで旅をしてしまう様な感覚を覚えた。 (本堂は茅葺き屋根の葺き替え中。葺替えが終わったらまた来よう)

(Translated by Google) There are many ponds within the temple grounds, including Hotaruike Pond. Parking is available near the entrance. There are also restrooms. The path to the main hall is lined with cedar trees, creating a truly sacred atmosphere. It reveals your true self. (Original) 蛍池など境内に池が多いです 駐車場は入り口近くにあります トイレもありました 本堂に向かう道に杉木立がありとても神聖な雰囲気です こころがあらわれます

The waterfall is closed in winter but still a beautiful drive till the point where the road was closed. You need a car to get to the point where the photo was taken. The road is very narrow for two way traffic so drive carefully and slowly!

(Translated by Google) This is a sabo dam made of pseudo-rock. You can only walk halfway from the parking lot, and you can't see Nanatsugama or the waterfall (sabo dam) very well. I would like it to be properly maintained. It was also very disappointing that the water was dirty. (Original) 擬岩された砂防ダムです。 駐車場から歩いていけるのは途中までで七ツ釜も滝（砂防ダム）もよく見えません。 きちんと整備してほしいです。 水が汚れているのもとても残念でした。

(Translated by Google) The columnar joints are wonderful. You can go up to the point where you can see Benten Falls from above, but the trail to the lower falls and the place where you can see Benten Falls from below is currently closed due to construction work. Until November 2020. The nearby sabo dam also matches the surrounding landscape, although it is artificial, giving it a nice atmosphere. The tiered water flow is very nice. (Original) 柱状節理が素晴らしい。弁天滝を上から見るところまではいけるが、下の滝や弁天滝を下から見る場所への遊歩道を工事している為通行止めになっている。令和４年11月まで。 近くの砂防堰堤も、人口のものながら周りの景観とマッチしていて、良い雰囲気を出している。段々になった水の流れがとても良い。

(Translated by Google) When you enter Nanatsugama Park, the parking lot and toilet are on the right side. Campsite facilities are on the left. If you go further, you will see a structure called an observation parking lot. There are parts of the slope that have collapsed due to Typhoon No. 19 in 2019, and the walking path has collapsed, so it is not possible to go from Nanatsugama Park to Bentendo. When I visited, I passed the Nanatsugama Campsite and parked at a fairly large observation parking lot. From there, go down the stairs to the observation plaza, and you can see part of Nanatsugama below. If you look down from above, you won't be able to see the whole thing because it's in a halfway position. However, the thin columnar joints that appear to be arranged in regular order spread out before your eyes and are worth seeing. Some website says that in order to see the waterfall up close, you need to walk down a steep slope, so I wonder if it's possible to go near the waterfall basin from the direction of Bentendo. I wasn't able to go to Bentendo this time, but if it's restored when I'm nearby, I'd definitely like to stop by. The Kama River, which is dotted along the Kama River mountain stream that flows from the Naeba Mountains, is a series of seven waterfalls and waterfall basins spanning approximately 1 km, and has been designated as a nationally designated scenic spot and natural monument. The geology in this area is Neogene andesite, and the andesite has well-developed columnar joints. The left bank of the Kama River has vertical layers, while the right bank has cross-sectional layers, making this a very unusual landscape even from an academic point of view. Because andesite is hard, and because of its columnar joints, it is vulnerable to mechanical damage, which led to the formation of waterfalls and the formation of a giant waterfall basin underneath. Columnar joints develop in various directions, from vertical to horizontal, and these changes seem to play a role in the formation of waterfalls and basins. These waterfalls are Benten Falls, Ninotaki Falls, and Fudo Falls from upstream. It is called Nakano Falls, Maki Falls, Kannon Falls, and Mitarai Falls. The waterfall basins (pots) range in depth from approximately 1.5 meters to 6.3 meters, and Fudo Falls, which has the largest depth and area, is said to have been built in ancient times because a man broke his promise to Benten and cast a net. Apparently, the ``Legend of the Seven Pots'' is said to have been told that he lost his life after angering the serpent that was the owner of the waterfall basin. The entire waterfall collapsed due to a landslide in 1995, but restoration work was carried out, and in the fall of 1997, Japan's first sabo dam made of pseudo-rocks was completed, and the current form is a restoration close to the waterfall before the collapse. It seems to be the condition. In addition, the Nanatsugama Festival is held every year in mid-July, and the traditional performing art of Tashiro Kagura is performed. Before coming here, I also stopped by Kiyotsu Gorge, but I felt that this was a much more spectacular view in terms of admiring the columnar joints. If you are planning to visit Kiyotsu Gorge, you should definitely visit this place. Perhaps because it was late, or because there were no regular visitors, there were no people around, so I was able to enjoy the view at my leisure. (Original) 七ツ釜公園に入ると右側に駐車場とトイレ。左側にキャンプ場施設。さらに進むと展望駐車場という構造になっている。 令和元年の台風19号により法面が崩落している部分があり、散策路崩落の為、七ツ釜公園から弁天堂へは行くことができないとのことだ。 訪問時は七ツ釜キャンプ場を通り越して、かなり広めの展望駐車場に停車した。そこから階段を降りて、展望広場に行く途中で、眼下に七ツ釜の一部を見ることが出来る。上から見下ろすと位置が中途半端なので、全体を見渡すことはできない。 しかし眼前広がる規則正しく整列したかのような細い柱状節理は一見の価値がある。どこかのHPで滝を間近でみるためには、急傾斜を徒歩で下りる必要がありますと記載があったので、弁天堂の方面から滝壺近くに向かうことが出来るのだろうか。弁天堂へは今回行くことができなかったので、また近くに寄った時には復旧してくれていれば、是非寄ってみたい。 苗場山系から流れ出る釜川の渓流に点在する釜川は、七つの滝と滝つぼが約1㌔㍍にわたって連続して構成されており、国指定名勝・天然記念物に指定されている。 このあたりの地質は新第三紀の安山岩が分布し、安山岩には柱状節理がみごとに発達しています。釜川の左岸は縦層、右岸は断面層という学術的にも大変珍しい景観となっている。安山岩が堅いことと同時に、柱状節理のせいで機械的破壊に弱いため滝が形成され、その下には巨大な欧穴である滝壺ができた。柱状節理は垂直なものから水平方向のものまでさまざまな方向を向いて発達しており、このような変化が滝や滝つぼの形成に役割を果たしているそうだ。 これらの滝は上流から弁天滝、二の滝、不動滝。中の滝、巻の滝、観音滝、御手洗滝と呼ばれている。滝つぼ(釜)は深さ約1.5㍍から6.3㍍のものがあり、最大の深さと面積をもつ不動滝には、その昔、男が弁天様との約束を破り「投網」を打った為、滝壺の主である大蛇の怒りを買い、命を失ったという「七ツ釜の伝説」が伝えられているそうだ。 平成7年の土砂災害により滝全体が崩壊した為、復旧がなされ、平成9年の秋に全国初の擬岩による砂防ダムが完成し、崩壊前の滝に近い型で復元された形が今の状態だそうだ。 また毎年7月中旬に七ツ釜まつりが開催されていて、伝統芸能田代神楽の上演が行われるとのこと。 ここに来る前に清津峡の方にも寄ったが、柱状節理を鑑賞するという意味では、こちらの方がよっぽど凄まじい景色だと感じた。清津峡に寄る予定がある方は是非こちらにも足を運んだほうが良いだろう。時間も遅かったせいか、それとも普段から訪れる人が居ないのか、人は全く居なかったのでのんびり鑑賞することができた。

(Translated by Google) Since it was a weekday, there was no one around, so I felt a bit lonely, even though it was the perfect season for driving around with autumn leaves^^The distance and weather were perfect for bike touring in the 4th week of October. I like that when you go down the stairs, there is a waterfall-like flow ^ ^ It's a perfect distance to go from Niigata City as you don't often get to see this kind of scenery. It's still a little early for the autumn leaves, but there were some spots on the way where I wanted to take pictures of pampas grass all over ^ ^ After this, we'll take a day trip to Akiyamago ^ ^ (Original) 平日なので誰もいなかったのでちょいと寂しかったですね、ちょうどいい紅葉ドライブ季節なのに^ ^10月第4週バイクツーリングにはちょうどいい距離と天気でした。階段降りて行くと滝の様な流れがあるところがいいですね^ ^ こういう景色なかなか出会えないので新潟市から行くのにちょうどいい距離です。 まだ紅葉にはちと早いけど、途中ススキが一面で写真取りたいところがあったな^ ^この後秋山郷までの日帰りツーリングです^ ^

(Translated by Google) 2020.11 A waterfall at the uppermost reaches of Nanatsugama in Tashiro. It was destroyed in a landslide in 1995, and the landscape was recreated using a pseudo-rock construction method. If you look closely, you can see that the shape is an erosion control dam, and the surface has been treated with pseudo-rock. (Original) 2020.11　田代の七ツ釜の最上流にある滝。平成7年の土砂災害で崩壊し、擬岩工法で景観が再現されたそうです。よく見ると形状が砂防ダムで表面に擬岩処理してあります。

(Translated by Google) There are two parking lots, the first one has a camping area and the second one has a trail to see the waterfall. There is another trail but it was closed. The place is beautiful but with only one trail it leaves something to be desired. (Original) Tem dois estacionamentos sendo o primeiro onde tem uma área para camping e o segundo onde tem uma trilha para ver a queda d’água. Tem outra trilha mas estava fechada. O lugar é bonito mas com uma trilha só deixa a desejar.

A castle with contemporary art installations inside. The contrast outside and inside is quite big, which works very well artistically. A 15 min short hike from parking space, but you probably want water bottle if it is summer.

One of my favourite sites ETAT circuit. Walk up, instead of taking the shuttle. Yes you’ll be cursing but the reveal at the top is well earned.

Super unique and creative. With the trek. Make sure to buy your art passport and bring it with you or you'll need to pay! Lovely views!

The climb up the hill was worth it!

This is now an art exhibit. Get ticket from museum First floor - ok? Cool but weird Second floor - nice? Third floor - love it

Check the the open days and hours before you go.

(Translated by Google) I stopped here on my way back from my trip to Nagano and Gunma. There is a parking lot on the way to the Matsushiro Castle Ruins Park Campground. From there, there is a long uphill promenade, and it takes about 15 minutes on foot to reach Matsushiro Castle. I didn't feel that hot while I was walking, but when I arrived and sat down to rest, I started to sweat. To enter the castle, you need to purchase a ticket for the Matsudai Nohbutai Field Museum, which costs 1,200 yen for adults and 600 yen for elementary and junior high school students. At the Matsudai Nohbutai Field Museum, you can view all the facilities and art works, but since I only stopped by briefly, I didn't buy a ticket and only viewed the works with the view that I had always admired. This castle was built for regional development tourism, and the actual castle is a little further back and was apparently the mountain castle of the Uesugi family. Next time, I would like to make time to take a leisurely stroll. (Original) 長野・群馬の旅、帰路の途中に立ち寄りました。松代城跡公園キャンプ場に行く途中に、専用の駐車場があります。そこから、長い登り坂が続く遊歩道があり、徒歩１５分程で松代城に行けます。歩いている時は、それ程暑さを感じなかったのですが、着いて椅子に座り休憩したら、どっと汗が出てきました。お城に入場するには、まつだい「農舞台」フィールドミュージアム券を購入する必要があり、一般１２００円、小中学生６００円です。まつだい「農舞台」フィールドミュージアムは、全ての施設とアート作品を鑑賞出来るもので、自分は、ちょっと立ち寄っただけだったので、購入はやめて、憧れの眺望の作品だけ鑑賞しました。このお城は、地域発展観光の為に建てられた物で、実際のお城は、もう少し奥にあり、上杉家の山城だったそうです。次回は、時間を作って、ゆっくり散策したいと思います。

Cheap lift ticket for a small place. This place offers night time skiing and snowboarding, but only one lift is open. Both lifts are open on weekends. There’s a small shop as well with supplies and a tiny selection of gear.

We went there when there was barely any snow. They just decided to open despite the condition and for that reason we got good discount on what's already very cheap price. A small but nice place for family with small kids.

(Translated by Google) Looking forward to skiing with friends for the first time in decades ♪ (I am a snowboarder) With a half-day ticket (9:00-13:00), we also had a meal and played for 5,450 yen! ★Rental (ski set: 2,500 yen, snowboard set: 3,000 yen) ★Lift ticket (half-day ticket: 1,800 yen, one-day ticket: 2,500) ★Meals (Soy sauce ramen: 500 yen, Kake soba: 500 yen) ★Drink bar: 150 yen (Original) 何十年ぶりに友人とスキーを楽しみに♪（私はスノボー） 半日券（9時〜13時）で食事もして、5,450円で遊んできました！ ★レンタル（スキーセット：2,500円、スノボーセット：3,000円) ★リフト券（半日券：1,800円、１日券：2,500） ★食事（醤油ラーメン：500円、かけそば：500円） ★ドリンクバー：150円

(Translated by Google) I went there with my kids on Sunday and Monday this week! In conclusion, I will go again. Anyway, it's child-friendly, and all the staff members have children? and It's more kind to mothers and fathers raising children than I expected. Does the kids park have bicycle sleds, normal sleds, long sleds, go-kart-like sleds, and skateboard-like sleds? You can play for free. It's before business hours, but can I play with the playground equipment at the kids park? When I asked, I happily agreed and let me play. Although the facilities are not that great, the amount of snow and the mountains you can ski on are great. I don't get bored because I have it. If you get bored, there is a great kids' space inside the house. Drink bars and menus are unimaginably cheap in this day and age. It's conscientious. Preschoolers are allowed to drink only one drink from their parents. Overall it's cheap. It was quite crowded on Sunday, but it didn't feel cramped at all. On Monday, it was empty and almost reserved. I'm worried about management. I heard that it's like this on weekdays. Occasionally there will be training sessions for schools, groups, and professionals. It seems that children of any age can ride the lift as long as they can ski. My 3-year-old daughter can't ski, but she really wants to ride the lift. I heard that It is said that it is at your own risk and not recommended, but if you hold it and ski safely, it seems to be OK. It's a compact ski resort and you can walk from the station. Highly recommended! Although it was Chinese New Year, there weren't many foreigners there. It looks like everyone is getting off at Echigo Yuzawa Lahen in the foreground. For those with children, those who want to ski quietly, and those who are beginners, This is a highly recommended ski resort. Personally, I find that the amount of information on websites, YouTube, etc. Since there aren't many, I think it would be good to promote it more! It's a very good place, so if it gets too popular It's a bit of a problem lol (Original) 今週、日曜と月曜日に子連れで行きました！ 結論から言うと、また行きます。 とにかく子どもに優しいし、スタッフさん全員子持ち？と 思うほど子育てママパパに優しいです。 キッズパークは自転車のソリ、ノーマルソリ、長いソリ、ゴーカートみたいなソリ、スケボーみたいなソリ？などがあり無料で遊べます。 営業時間前でしたが、キッズパークの遊具で遊んでいいですか？と聞いたら、 快く了承し、遊ばせてもらいました。 設備的にはそこまで充実はしていませんが、雪の量と、滑れる山が あるので飽きないです。 飽きた場合は、ハウス内のキッズスペースが充実しているので最高です。 ドリンバーやメニューがこのご時世では、考えられないほど安く、 良心的です。未就学児は親の1杯だけ回し飲みok。 全体的に安いです。 日曜はそこそこ混んでいましたが、窮屈さを全く感じません。 月曜日は、ガラガラでほぼ貸し切りでした。経営が心配になります。 聞いたところ、平日はこんなもんだと。 たまに学校や団体や、プロの練習が入るそうです。 子どもは滑れれば、何歳からでもリフトに乗れるそうです。 ３歳の娘は滑れませんが、リフトにどうしても乗りたい。と聞いたところ 自己責任、非推奨とのことですが、抱っこしたりして、安全に滑るならOKのようです。 コンパクトなスキー場で駅からも歩いていけるので とてもおすすめです！ 春節ですが、外国人の方はあまりいなかったです。 手前の越後湯沢らへんでみんな降りているみたいです。 子連れの方、静かに滑りたい、初心者である方には、 とてもおすすめのスキー場です。 個人的にはホームページやYouTubeなどをみても情報量が 少ないのでもっとPRしてもいいのではと思ってます！ とても良いところなので人気が出すぎたら ちょっと困るけど笑

(Translated by Google) For intermediate level The maximum slope is 24 degrees, but it is OK for beginners. It's a little-known ski resort so it's empty. It seems to be used for ski lessons at a nearby school. Easy to slip without worrying about people around you When I rented skis, the staff was very kind and helpful.Thank you. No clothing rental Lift fees are so cheap! ! Drink bar available If you write your name on a paper cup and keep it, you can drink again even if you slip. There is space for children to play All the food is served at a low price that you wouldn't expect from a ski resort. Accessories such as goggles are available for sale I think skiing is expensive. This is a ski slope that is easy on your wallet. A ski resort that I want to remain in the future (Original) 中級向け 最大傾斜24度だが初級でもok 穴場のスキー場なので空いている 近隣学校のスキー授業で使用されているようだ 周囲の人を気にせず滑りやすい スキーレンタルをした際、スタッフの方がとても優しく親切にしていただいた　感謝 ウェアのレンタルなし リフト料金がとにかく安い！！ ドリンクバーあり 紙コップに名前を書いて保管して置くと滑ってきた後もまた飲める 子どもが遊べるスペースあり 食べ物は、どれもスキー場とは思えない格安で提供される ゴーグルなどの小物販売あり スキーはお金がかかるものと思っているが こちらは、お財布に優しいゲレンデ 今後もずっと残ってほしいスキー場

(Translated by Google) It's a family ski resort, so the kids enjoyed it too. It was my first time snowboarding, but I had fun skiing. Rentals are also available. I don't know if it's just snowboarding, but there was also a snowboarding class. The date had been decided. The dining room is a meal ticket. There are several types of ramen, and all were delicious. (Original) ファミリースキー場なので、子供も楽しんでいました。初スノボーでしたが、楽しく滑れていました。 レンタルも充実してます。 スノボーだけかわかりませんが、スノボー教室もありました。日にちは決まっていましたが。 食堂は食券です。ラーメンが何種類かありますが、どれも美味しかったです。

(Translated by Google) A small ski resort located near Matsushiro Station on the Hokuhoku Line. Although it is small, there are some places where it is challenging to ski, so it is definitely a place to go on a snowy day. The prices are reasonable and the food is great value for money. You won't have to worry about breaking the bank even if you ski until nighttime, so it's fine to just go. (Original) ほくほく線松代駅よりほど近いところにある、小規模スキー場 小規模とはいえ、滑り応えのある場所もあるので降った日にはぜひ行きたいトコロ 値段もリーズナブルだしゲレ食も最高のコスパ ナイターまで滑ってもフトコロが痛まないので、とりあえずで行っても問題なしです

We stayed three nights in January. The room is spacious but a bit old and required renovation. Dinner, bkf and lift pass are included. Food variety is limited (no sushi) but when considering the price, it is as expected. The major problem are the ski ground. There is insufficient signage to show direction, and you dont know what level of slope the liftchair will take you to. There are insufficient chairs for you to change boots. Three persons share one locker with only one key. Overall, the hotel is okay for the price charged but the ski facilities needs some improvement.

90% of the time spent on ski lifts than actually skiing. Not worth it. Our legs and knees hurt because none of the ski lifts have footrest like in Europe. If you’re gonna make people sit on ski lifts all day at least have footrest. Most of the ski lifts also don’t have safety bar. It’s a beautiful resort but it has the strangest layout where to get somewhere you need 2 even 3 connecting ski lifts. Worst part other than the non existent footrest is the fact that the ski lifts are extremely slow. Slowest ski lifts in the world. Better to ski somewhere else.

Too many ski lifts, felt like a lift resort than a ski resort. Should be renamed to Joetsu Mendokusai. Have to pay for parking and also not many food options even though there are tons of resting cabins.

I really liked this huge ski with fantastic view. But the signs were not good enough.

A good resort for beginners and strong intermediate skiers. Very old school. Lifts tend to be a bit slow, and the layout is quite annoying, with a long transition from the front part of the resort and the rather nice hinterland. Scenery is very pretty, the broad layout providing beautiful views. Showing its age but definitely worth a visit.

Nice ski resort with many slopes which are interconnected to the other resort too. They have night skiing too but only for 2 slopes.

I'm going to be honest. The resort itself is outdated and in need of a remodel. If that does not bother you, it is a nice stay. The buffets are okay. The snow itself was beautiful and the family had a great time sledding and skiing. The beginner hills kind of lead to advanced ones. Hard to learn if it's busy. Overall a fun trip.

Avalanches on 5th April damaged the great scene. Hugh piles of mud are everywhere blocking the view of the Kiyotsu Gorge. BTW, JPY200 discount for admission fee is given.

Went here on a tour bus. The area was really beautiful. It was a fun experience walking through the tunnel. Loved the cool air inside too. Enjoyed the art installations the most. It really was fun having your picture taken with those gorgeous backgrounds.

A super spectacular view. Just make sure you get there right as it opens or there is a potential of you standing in line for over an hour inside of the tunnel to see the very end. In my opinion it is not worth standing in the line just for a photo opportunity. If you choose not to wait in line you can walk past line to take a picture of the end of the tunnel. There is a shuttle that takes you back and forth to the parking lot on top of the hill however, it is quite the weight in between pick up and drop off.

It's a place to visit if you are close by. Other than few locations to take good social media photos there is not much to do Good place for a family visit

End of 800 meters tunnel is lookout for valley. Instagrammable place for tourists.

Beautiful place with more natural scenery. Entrry fee 800 . You will be walking inside tunnel for 800m and at the end you will be seeing this valley view point. Now due to corona registration is required.buy tickets at 7/11 or online in advance

This place is nothing but a tourist trap for people who want to do the influencer photo at the end. The views of the gorge outside the tunnel are better than inside. Any enjoyment of the experience is counteracted by the ¥1000 entry fee. Nature should be freely accessible to all. And outside of the nature all you get is random fun house mirrors and tables, a one way window toilet for some reason, and a reflection pool. You may as well just go on a real hike and spend the 1.5km actually being able to see stuff. I would only recommend it to huge fans of dark tunnels who want to see where the local SCPs are kept.

Beautiful terraced rice fields This place is famous for its beautiful terraced rice fields. From web site Terraced fields are a form of rice field mainly used in mountainous areas. They are built to allow farming on steep slopes and to control water flow. It is also a popular tourist destination due to its scenic and cultural value. They are also important for preserving regional specialties and traditional agricultural methods.

I think it must be incredibly beautiful during summer, unfortunately right now as you can see on the picture we don’t see everything due to the snow ! Still a nice little walk to do :)

100% worth coming here, the view of the rice terraces and surrounding hills/mountains is absolutely amazing. I recommend renting an e-bike from Matsudai station and biking here. It's a quick 30-40 minute ride and you can see some nice scenery on the way as well.

My first terraced rice field… I went in summer but would love to see it too on fall or winter (with snow).

One more bucket list completed. I am in love with this beautiful place, what a view of stacked rice fields and mountains just amazing. This please is good to visit in Summer for lush green view to cool your eyes, and in winter for autumn colours.

Has been my favourite place to come to and photograph the rice terraces. The sunrise here is absolutely magical. However I must say that I am absolutely appalled by how loud and unmannered many japanese are. It's understandable that children are yet to learn to control their voice, but a grown person should be fully capable of doing so. Is it really necessary to shout the obvious to each other over and over disrupting the peaceful moments? Getting in front of the your camera with blatant disregard and then prancing about is seriously obnoxious. Doesn't matter if you token apologise and slightly bow - it doesn't make you well mannered, rather quite the opposite. I see many reviewes of landmarks always mentioning foreigners being loud, however it's japanese who has bad manners themselves in the first place! Shame!!

The snow was quite deep, even with our boots on. We got to the edge and we’re rewarded with a great view. I’d like to visit again with slightly less snow and at night to see the night sky reflect!

The view was very good but we couldn’t find the onsen

(Translated by Google) So good!! ️ I'd like to say that I went there twice and couldn't enter the tunnel either time... It's my fault that I didn't investigate properly (￣▽￣;) (Original) 凄くいい‼️ と言いたいのですが、二回行って二回ともトンネル入れませんでした… ちゃんと調べていかなかったのが悪いのですが(￣▽￣;)

(Translated by Google) too many people I couldn't reach it. (Original) 人がおおすぎる 辿り着けませんでした。

(Translated by Google) Enter slowly and elegantly. It's a hot spring in the countryside! (Original) 風情よく、ゆっくり入れます。 田舎の温泉です！

An old school turned into an art gallery/museum sort of a thing. It's a bit of a long drive from the city area. The staff at the reception was friendly and spoke a little english to help us. There is a cafe inside as well. Outside you can see some goats and can play around with the water fountain kinda structure.

This was one of the highlights of the Echigo Tsumari exhibits in the area. The art captures a youthful imagination that is excentuated by the setting in an old elementary school. Highly recommended.

Love the art …

lightly cursed but in a good way. stay awhile commune with the goats

I would definitely recommend people to visit this place. The only thing is that it is not very accessible to go to. It’s either you have a car or you avail a tour where in one of the main attractions is this museum. This was an old school turned into a museum offering art that felt like it came out of a story book. I didn’t post much pictures because you should visit it to know more of what it offers and you won’t be disappointed.

Full of wonder and thoughtful craftsmanship. Exceptional artwork.

fun place for kids

The museum building is cool, the content is mainly Buddha statues and some drawing at the end

After seeing photos of this museum in a magazine, I decided on a whim to take a brief stop (using the Hokuriku Arch JR pass, which connects Tokyo to Osaka and includes cities like Kanazawa and Itoigawa along the northern coast) and I’m glad I did. The town is peaceful so if you don’t mind the walk it’s only about 30 minutes from the train station. The building itself is incredible, standing on its own in a spacious rock garden and resembling desert ruins. The interior is designed to showcase a series of Buddhist sculptures with natural and artificial lighting that create beautiful shadows which I'm sure alter the display in interesting ways with different times of day, weather, or seasons. Everyone working there was friendly, and unfortunately I had to catch a train so I wasn’t able to check out the garden but it looked beautiful from its entrance.

While exhibits, much room is available to wonder and ponder. Wonderful garden and museum deaigns.

Amazing place. Hidden gem in a small town.

Its small with antroposophy architecture, Just a few Buddhas, the Café has good Matcha and a nice View in the garden

It was a little bit dark inside the museum at first, so it was difficult to read, but then the lights were turned on. I could learn a lot about the different statues. The architecture is interesting too!

It's hard to describe the Tanimura Art Museum without sounding hyperbolic... It's something that needs to be experienced. Seiko Sawada's beautifully sculpted Buddhist iconography merged seamlessly into the organic, almost sensuous curves of Togo Murano's distinctive architecture. It's a unique fusion of two of Japan's greatest artistic minds, the likes of which you would never expect to find in a town as small as Itoigawa. If you're in Itoigawa and not visiting this museum, you're seriously missing out. The adjoining Gyokusuien Garden can be enjoyed from a small pavilion which also features a cafe and gift shop. The tables in the pavilion are carved from massive slabs of Itoigawa's famous jade.

(Translated by Google) I visited in winter. The parking lot had been cleared of snow, so it was easy to park, but there was a wall of cleared snow in the direction of the rice terraces, making it difficult (almost impossible) to see. I managed to peek through the wall of snow to see the rice terraces, but they were covered in snow and I couldn't really see them. I cannot recommend visiting here in winter. (Original) 冬に訪問しました。 駐車場の所は除雪がしてあり、車を停めやすかったですが、棚田方向には除雪した雪の壁があり、見ることが難しい(ほぼ無理)です。 雪の壁越しに何とか棚田をのぞいてみましたが、雪に覆われ良く分かりませんでした。 こちらの冬の訪問はオススメ出来ません。

(Translated by Google) There are many rice terraces remaining in Matsushiro, Niigata. Hoshitoge is the most famous and largest, but the rice terraces in Gamo are medium-sized and have a lot of character. I wanted to see the rice terraces in the moonlight, but there was still snow left in the rice terraces. I was surprised that there was still so much snow left even during the May holidays. My friend from Hokkaido was also astonished. There were two parking lots. Teenagers can park there, but the toilets are natural and not open. Would you like to help out with the rice terraces? (Original) 新潟松代（マツダイ）には棚田がいっぱい残っていて、星峠が一番有名で広いけど、蒲生の棚田は中規模で味があります。田ごとの月でも見たかったが、田ごとの残雪だった。５月の連休でもたくさんの雪が残っていてびっくり。北海道に友人も仰天していた。駐車場は２つあった。１０代くらいは停められるけどトイレは自然なのでない。 棚田のお手伝いでもするか？

(Translated by Google) Both have their merits, but these rice terraces have a better angle than the ones in Gimei. There is a parking lot and toilets nearby. My parents also grow rice, and I imagine it must be very hard to farm on such a slope. In order to protect this landscape, they must be taking various measures and facing many challenges, such as a declining birthrate and aging population, overconcentration in one area, and the decline of the primary industry. As tourists, we would like to support them in some way. (Original) どちらの良さもありますが、儀明の棚田よりこちらの方が角度が良いです。駐車場、トイレも近くにあります。 私の実家も稲作やっていますが、このような斜面で農業をするのはとても大変だと思います。この景観を守るために、少子高齢化や一極集中、第一次産業の衰退など様々な苦労、対策をされているはずです。観光客である我々が何らかの形で応援したいですね。

(Translated by Google) ◆First visit in May 2020 On the way to the hot springs, I stopped by the nearby Gimei rice terraces on my way back. It's a bit far from the viewpoint, and there are some abandoned areas, but it's a nice view. There is a parking lot, and it is recommended for those who like photography. (Original) ◆令和4年5月初訪問 温泉ツーリング途中、近くにある儀明の棚田の帰りに立ち寄りました。 視点場からは距離かあり、放棄地もめだちますが、良き景観です。 駐車場が整備されており、カメラ好きの方にはおすすめ出来ます。

(Translated by Google) There is also a bench in the large observation space at the bottom of the stairs. The view from the T-shaped road is also very beautiful. I visited in the afternoon on September 12th, but I would like to visit again to see the view of the sunrise sky and haze as seen in other review photos. Looking at the website, it appears that they operate nearby accommodation facilities such as private lodging facilities, as well as Satoyama experience programs, and are involved in various activities aimed at preserving rice terraces and revitalizing the region. (Original) 階段降りた広い展望スペースにベンチもあり。T字の道からの景色もとてもきれい。9/12昼過来訪でしたが他の口コミ写真にもあるような朝焼けの空ともやの景色を狙ってまた訪れたい。HP見ると、近くで民泊等の宿泊施設や里山体験的なプログラムも運営し、棚田保全／地域活性にむけ色々活動されているようです。

(Translated by Google) This is what the terraced rice fields look like on a rainy day at this time of year. (Original) この時期、雨の日の棚田はこんな雰囲気。

(Translated by Google) Rice terraces in Tokamachi, Niigata Prefecture. One of the rice terraces in Matsushiro. About 15 minutes by car from the rice terraces of Hoshitoge. The rice terraces at Hoshitoge are nice, but I also like this one. Although it is a small terraced rice field, a sea of ​​clouds is likely to occur here, and the rays of light that can be seen just after sunrise are magical. The snowy rice terraces were also nice. Even when it snowed, the roads here were plowed. (Original) 新潟県十日町にある棚田。 松代の棚田群の一つ。 星峠の棚田から車で約15分。 星峠の棚田もいいが、私はここもお気に入り。小さな棚田だが雲海が発生しやすく、日の出直後に見られる光芒は幻想的である。 雪の棚田も良かった。 雪の時もここの道路は除雪されていた。

We came on a Friday at midday. Tickets purchased on site. We were the only guests at this time - which added to the ambiance. This artwork evokes a lot of emotions. At times, felt scary and creepy. However it can also be interpreted as a “pulsing” glimmer here from the revitalisation efforts that is being added from the art installations in the area itself (in my opinion, I can see how many would disagree w this take). A worthwhile visit if interested in depopulation and how Japan has changed since its crash in the 90s leading to many dead towns.

Check their open days before you go. I only visited the outside since it's not a open day. So sad.

Exquisite exhibition. One of the must go places in Echigo Tsumari at festival.

(Translated by Google) I visited for the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale, and it appears to be a permanent exhibit.The inside of the school is completely dark, and you can experience a variety of art. It looks bright in the photo, but it's so dark that you can barely see it until your eyes adjust. The fear and light in the darkness makes you feel the awesomeness of art. It's a three-story building with a variety of artworks, but the space itself is an impressive experience. It's interesting to see how things change on the way home as your eyes adjust. (Original) 大地の芸術祭で訪れましたが、常設展示のようです学校の中が真っ暗で、数々のアートを体験できます。写真だと明るく見えますが、目が慣れるまではほとんど見えないくらい暗いです。暗闇の中にある怖さと光がアートとしての凄みを感じさせます。3階建てで色々な作品がありますが、空間自体が印象に残る体験。帰り道では目が慣れてきて見え方が変わるのも面白い。

We went on a rainy weekend just before closing so it is very dark and slightly chilling. Feels like a scene straight out of The Last of Us — post-apocalyptic and intense.

(Translated by Google) 2021.7 visit Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Echigo-Tsumari Art Festival 2006 work. A collaboration between Christian Boltanski and Jean Calment, it is a permanent installation in an abandoned school. Unfortunately, my first visit was on a day when the museum was closed, so it was my long-awaited return visit. Maybe it's because I'm scared, My legs were not moving forward as much as I expected. The first and final class was intense for me. The smell of straw, like a silo of earth and straw, the feeling of the wind on my skin, the light and shadow, the sound, the sound of my heart pounding as it approached, left a particularly strong impression on me, and even thinking about it now brings back my anxiety. This anxiety and fear is different from being afraid of spiders or being afraid of the dark, but I think it's similar to that of the wife played by Shelley Duvall, who encounters the scene near the end of Kubrick's movie The Shining when the hotel elevator door slowly opens with a bang. It's like the scene I saw when I was a child is stuck in my mind, and I don't know if it's been engraved into my DNA at some point, like something I'd seen in a dream when I was sick, a scene that would have made me scream with anxiety and despair if I had dreamed of it, but it was quietly real here, and I was inside it. Proceed through the hallway lined with portraits painted in black. Was it the setting sun or a searchlight? The strong light shining in and the slowly rotating ventilation fan were so disturbing. A scene from Schindler's List comes to mind. I couldn't get into the room where the explosion sounded, which was right on the second floor after climbing the stairs, and I stood there at the entrance, and that's when I realized the extent of my anxiety. Resisting the urge to cover my ears from the sound of the explosion, I couldn't help but take a good look at the white room, so I quickly walked out into the sunlight without looking back. When I saw the tranquil scenery of Satoyama, I felt glad and happy to be able to return to my daily life. Even in the parking lot outside the building, the sound of cicadas and the faint sound of a heartbeat could be heard. I remember and reflect on this experience every day. It was scary, scary, scary. It was really scary. For some people, this work may go beyond just appreciating a bit of scary art, and before they know it, they may find themselves drawn into a nightmare. The reason you can have such an experience is because it is a work with such a strong and powerful message. I wonder how it will feel the next time I visit. In memory of Christian Boltanski. A closed school in the middle of summer, the echoing sound of cicadas, and cheerful ghosts. What a perfect piece for summer. (It seems that it was released in the middle of winter in January in 2021) 2024.8.11 revisited. (Original) 2021.7訪問 越後妻有里山・大地の芸術祭2006年の作品。クリスチャン・ボルタンスキーとジャン・カルマンとの共同作で、廃校を利用した恒久設置作品となっています。 初訪問は生憎の休館日、再訪で念願の入館です。 私が怖がりなのかもしれないのだけれど、 思った以上に足が前に進まない状態だった。 初の最後の教室は、私には強烈なものだった。 藁の、土と藁のサイロのようなにおい、風が肌にあたる感覚、光と影、音、あの爆音で響く心音が近づく、あの部屋に向かう廊下は特に印象が強く、いま思い出しても不安が蘇る。 その不安や怖さは、けむしが怖いとか、暗がりが苦手で怖いとは異なり、例えるなら、キューブリックの映画シャイニングの終盤近く、ホテルのエレベーターのドアがゆっくり開いてドバ〜ッと…のシーンに遭遇したシェリー・デュバル演じる奥さんのそれに近いと思う。 幼少期に観たそのシーンが脳裏にこびり付いているように、いつかどこかでDNAに刻み込まれたのかもわからない、具合の悪い時の夢で見たような、夢の中なら不安と絶望で叫びそうな光景が、静かに現実にここにあって、その中に自分がいるという状態だった。 黒く塗り潰された肖像が並ぶ廊下を進む。西日だろうか、サーチライトだろうか。差し込む強い光、ゆっくり回転する換気扇があんなにも不穏だなんて。シンドラーのリストのワンシーンが思い浮かんだ。 階段を上った2階すぐにある、あの爆心音の部屋には入れず、入口で立ち竦んでしまい、それで自分の不安の大きさに気付いてしまった。 爆心音に耳を塞ぎたくなるのを我慢しつつ、白い部屋をよく観覧するのもままならず、振り返らずに、気持ち早足で陽の光のあたる場所に出た。のどかな里山の景色を見た時、日常に戻れて良かった、幸せだと思った。 建物の外にある駐車場でも、セミの鳴き声と共に、微かに聞こえた心音。 この体験を毎日思い出し反芻しています。怖かった、怖かった、怖かった。本当に怖かった。 この作品は、人によってはちょっと怖いアートの鑑賞の枠を超えて、いつのまにか悪夢の当事者に引っ張りこまれてしまうかもしれない。そんな体験ができるのは、それだけメッセージ性が強く強烈な作品だということ。 次に訪れたときは、どんな感覚で受け止められるのだろう。 クリスチャン・ボルタンスキーに追悼の意を込めて。 真夏の廃校、響く蝉の声、愉快な幽霊たち。 なんて夏の似合う作品。 (2021年は1月の真冬にも公開していたようです) 2024.8.11再訪。

(Translated by Google) I found it on Google Maps and it looked interesting so I went there. When I first entered, my eyes weren't used to the darkness so I couldn't tell where anything was. Some customers had fallen. It was dark and the location was an abandoned school, so it was a little scary. I don't have any artistic sense myself so I don't know the artist's intentions, but I personally don't dislike it. However, the air conditioning was barely working inside the building and it was muggy. (Original) Googleマップで見つけ面白そうなので行ってみました。 入ってすぐは目が暗闇に慣れていないため、何がどこにあるのかわからない状態。転んでいるお客さんもいました。暗いし廃校という場所的なこともあり少し怖かったです。 自身の芸術的なセンスが無いので作者の意図はわかりませんが、個人的には嫌いじゃないです。 ただ、建物内は冷房がほとんど効いておらず蒸し暑かったです。

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(Translated by Google) On December 30, 2024, the area believed to be the parking lot had been cleared of snow, but the scenic spot was blocked by a wall of snow. Still, I was able to reach out and take a photo from above the snow wall. (Original) 2024年12月30日、駐車場と思われる場所は除雪されていたが、絶景スポットは雪の壁で立ち入れなかった。 それでも手を伸ばして雪壁の上から撮影できた。

(Translated by Google) I stopped by in early July 2025. It's located along the Hokuhoku Highway and has only a parking space and benches. It's not as large as the famous Hoshitoge rice terraces, but it's a good place to take a short break. (Original) 2025年7月上旬に寄りました。ほくほく街道沿いにあり、駐車スペースとベンチがあるだけです。有名な星峠の棚田程の規模はありませんが、小休憩するには、良いんじゃ無いでしょうか。

(Translated by Google) I visited for the first time on April 16, 2023. Although it is a small rice terrace, it is a beautiful rice terrace with a rounded shape that matches the natural topography, and the softness that is different from the divided rice fields was very soothing. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the farmers who continue to carefully protect these wonderful rice terraces. It has become a terraced rice field that I want to visit again every season. (Original) 2023年4月16日に初めて訪れました。小さな棚田ですが自然の地形に合わせた丸みのある美しい棚田で、区画された田んぼとは違う柔らかさにとても癒やされました。 素晴らしい棚田を今も大切に守り継がれている農家さんに心から感謝申しあげます。 季節ごとにまた訪れたい棚田となりました。

(Translated by Google) There is a parking lot opposite the observation deck, but please be aware of the heavy traffic on Route 253. The best time to visit is during cherry blossom season, but it is also beautiful in the season of fresh greenery. (Original) 展望台の向かいに駐車場がありますが国道253号の交通量は多いので注意しましょう。桜の季節がベストですが、新緑の季節も綺麗です。

(Translated by Google) It was nice to have space to park my car. There were many places along the way where I wanted to take photos, but I didn't want to park randomly on the mountain road and cause trouble for others or cause accidents. My photography skills aren't the best, so these photos don't really convey the power of the mountains, but the large rice terraces in the mountains are lush and refreshing. If you want to see lots of smaller rice terraces, head further down the mountain or towards town. The rice fields are terraced, even in places like this, using the gaps between houses. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to take any photos. (Original) 車停めるスペースがあるのが良かった 途中何度も写真撮りたい場所があったんですが　山道適当な所に停めて人に迷惑かけたり事故巻き起こしたりではよろしくないですからね あまり写真のセンス良くないので山の迫力が伝わらない写真ですが　山の中に大きめの棚田があるのは青々しくて気持ち良いです ちっちゃい棚田がたくさんであるのを見たければ もっと山を降りたり街の方に行くと こんな所にまで〜ってぐらい民家の隙間とかまで使って田んぼが段々になってました。残念ながら写真は撮れませんでしたが。

(Translated by Google) It is easily accessible as it is located along National Route 253. This is an easy spot where you can easily see the rice terraces. Please note that there is no dedicated parking lot, and there are not many parking spaces as parking is required in the evacuation space on the roadside. (Original) 国道253号沿いあるため、アクセスしやすいです。気軽に棚田が見えるお手軽スポットです。 なお、専用駐車場はなく、路肩の退避スペースに駐車するため駐車可能台数は多くありません。

(Translated by Google) 2023/04/30㈰ It was my first time visiting. It is also a campsite, They are coming from Gunma prefecture. There were also campers. On the left is a waterfall flowing down the rock face. If you pass through the torii gate, you will see a large waterfall. The wind pressure was tremendous, I was overwhelmed. Splashes will fly, If you get close to the waterfall, you will get a little wet. I tried to get as close as I could. This is Itoigawa's number one power spot. It's no exaggeration to say that. I have already uploaded what it looks like on my YouTube channel, "Power Spot Tour Vol. 174 [Fudo Falls] ~ Via Mushikawa Sekisho ~" I hope you find this helpful. (Original) 2023/04/30㈰ 初めて訪れました。 キャンプ場でもあり、 群馬県から来られてる キャンプ人もいました。 左手には、岩肌を流れる滝。 鳥居をくぐれば、大滝が。 風圧とかものすごくて、 圧倒されました。 しぶきは、飛んできますし、 滝に近付けば、それで少し濡れます。 近付けれるだけ近付いてみました。 ここは、糸魚川随一のパワースポットと 言って過言ではないです。 私のYouTubeちゃんねるで「パワースポットめぐりVol.174【不動滝】〜虫川関所も経由〜」でどんな感じかアップ済ですので、 参考にしてもらえればと思います。

(Translated by Google) The path to get there was a little difficult to understand and narrow, so it was difficult. It was a peaceful place full of nature. It is a campsite, and anyone can use it for free if you register at the administration building. Although the grounds are not very large, there are clean toilets and water sources. There are many dragonflies flying in the pond. You can go close to the basin of the waterfall and bathe in negative ions to your heart's content. (Original) 辿り着くまでの道のりはちょっと分かりづらかったり狭かったりして大変でしたが 自然溢れるのどかな場所でした。 キャンプ場になっていて、管理棟で受付すれば誰でも無料で利用できるようです。 敷地はそれほど広くはありませんが、キレイなトイレや水場があり 池にはたくさんのトンボが飛んでいます。 滝壺のそばまで行くことが出来、マイナスイオンを思いっきり浴びられます。

(Translated by Google) The waterfall is located at a campsite, so if you don't stop at the upper paved parking lot and go to the lower unpaved parking lot, it is a large waterfall that can be seen in 3 minutes on foot without any ups and downs. It is said to be a 70m waterfall with 3 stages (15m + 15m + 40m), but unfortunately it looks like a 40m waterfall with 1 stage at first glance. If you look closely, you'll notice that there's one step above, but I wonder if this is the first step and the second step isn't visible due to the angle. The area in front of the waterfall is also open, so it would be nice if an observation tower was constructed so that you can see the whole view, but it would be difficult because Fudoson is enshrined there. (^-^; (Original) キャンプ場にある滝なので、上の舗装駐車場で止まらず下の未舗装駐車場まで行けば、アップダウンなく徒歩3分で見れる大きな滝です。 15m＋15m＋40mの3段70mの滝らしいですが、パッと見1段40mの滝に見えるのが残念。 よく見れば上にも1つ段があるのに気づきますけど、これが1段目で2段目が角度的に見えないのかな。 滝前も開けているので全景が見えるよう展望塔とか整備されると嬉しいですが、不動尊が祭られているので難しいかな。(^-^;

(Translated by Google) There are two waterfalls at the back of the campsite. The torii gate is a nice accent and creates a solemn atmosphere. It might have been even more beautiful if the leaves had turned red. It was a powerful waterfall with a lot of water. The campground is also very well maintained and beautiful. There was a festival going on at the waterfall, and I felt that it was a waterfall that was loved by the locals. (Original) キャンプ場の奥に二つの滝。鳥居が良いアクセントになって荘厳な雰囲気に。 紅葉してたらもっと素敵だったのかも。水量も多くて迫力のある滝でした。 キャンプ場も整備されててとても綺麗。ちょうどお祭りをしていて地元の人に愛されている滝なんだなぁと感じました。

(Translated by Google) I saw a sign on Route 148 and stopped by. A waterfall near the campsite From the nearest parking lot that doubles as a campsite Quite close and easily accessible There was quite a drop, so it was surprisingly worth seeing. The campsite feels like a hidden gem, perfect for solo camping. Maybe it's suitable for you? I thought so. Once used as an administration building as a campsite It seems that reservation or application is required. Please check once. The road to the nearest parking lot is quite narrow. Please be careful when driving as you will be passing by. (Original) 国道148号線に看板を見つけ立ち寄りました。 キャンプ場のそばにある滝で 最寄りのキャンプ場兼用の駐車場から かなり近くアクセスも良く 結構落差があったので意外と見ごたえがありました。 キャンプ場は穴場感があってソロキャンに 向いてるかも？と思いました。 キャンプ場としては一度管理棟に 予約or申し込みが必要なようですので 一度ご確認ください。 最寄りの駐車場まではかなり細い道を 通るので運転にはお気を付けくださいませ。

(Translated by Google) Access was via a mountain path, but the parking lot was well-maintained. The toilets were also well-cleaned. This may be one of the largest waterfalls in the Joetsu region! (Original) アクセスは山道でしたが駐車場は管理されていて良かったです。トイレも掃除が行き届いていました。上越地域では屈指の大型の滝ではないかな！

(Translated by Google) You can see the beautiful waterfall and even go inside. There are lots of tadpoles and the mountain frogs are very small and cute! I got hurt, but if you want to go, please be careful not to get hurt! (Original) 滝がきれいに見えたり、中にも入ることができるます。おたまじゃくしがたくさんいて、山のカエルもとっても小さくて可愛いです‼️私はケガしちゃったけどいってみたい人はケガしないように気を付けてください‼️

(Translated by Google) There is a parking lot, so you can take your time and look around. It's so amazing that it would be better to call it a cliff rice field rather than a terraced rice field. However, I didn't feel that it was beautiful. I thought it was amazing and it must be difficult. Also, the roads are narrow and steep, so beginner drivers should avoid this route. (Original) 駐車場があるので、ゆっくり見ることができます。棚田というより崖田といったほうがいいぐらい、凄いです。ただ、いわゆる美しいという感じはしなかったですね。すごいな、大変そうだなと思いました。 あと、道が狭くて険しいので、初心者のドライバーはやめたほうがいいでしょう。

(Translated by Google) It is located between Matsunoyama Onsen and Tsunan Station. We recommend entering from the Matsunoyama Onsen side and turning back after taking photos. To Tsunan Station, You will be driving on narrow roads for a long time. The rice terraces were compact. (Original) 松之山温泉から津南駅までの間にあります。 松之山温泉側から入って、撮影したら引き返すことをお薦めします。 津南駅までは、 細い道を長時間運転することになります。 棚田はコンパクトでした。

(Translated by Google) There is a good parking lot to see the rice terraces. From there, there is a place where you can walk straight down. It was smaller than I expected, but there were no artificial objects around it so it looked nice. (Original) 棚田を見るのにいい駐車場があります。そこから、歩いて直ぐ下に降りていくところがあります。 思ったよりも小さいでしたが、周りに人工物が無くいい感じです。

(Translated by Google) There is a parking lot for viewing the rice terraces. My cell phone was out of range. It's a nostalgic landscape with only mountains and rice fields that looks like something out of an old story! The rice fields were muddy as the rice had not yet been planted, so it seemed like the best time to grow ears of rice here. (Original) 棚田を眺めるための駐車場があります。 携帯は圏外でした。 山と田んぼだけの何となく昔話に出てくるようななつかしい風景です！ まだ田植え前だったので泥の田んぼだったので、ここは稲穂の時期がよさそうです。

(Translated by Google) There are many rice terraces in Tokamachi, Niigata Prefecture. In particular, the Matsushiro area has many popular rice terraces such as the Hoshitoge rice terrace and the Gamo rice terrace. The rice terraces here in Rushihara are located in Matsunoyama, Tokamachi. Matsunoyama is famous for Matsunoyama Onsen. It is located in the middle of National Route 405, which connects Tsunan Town and Matsunoyama. Parking is also nearby. The rice terraces of Rushihara are small rice terraces, but the small huts inside the rice terraces are impressive, making it truly a rice terrace in the mountains. Makes you feel the original scenery of Japan. I met him on my way from Akiyama-go through Tsunan-cho to Matsunoyama. (Original) 新潟県の十日町には棚田が多くみられる。 特に松代地区には星峠の棚田や蒲生の棚田など人気の棚田が多い。 ここ留守原の棚田は十日町の松之山にある。 松之山は松之山温泉が有名なところ。 津南町と松之山を結ぶ国道４０５号線の途中にある。 駐車場も近くにある。 留守原の棚田は小さな棚田であるが、棚田の中にある小さな小屋が印象的で、まさに山あいの棚田。日本の原風景を感じさせる。 秋山郷から津南町を抜け松之山に向かう途中に出会った。

(Translated by Google) Arrived after driving through the mountain pass. There is a parking lot that can park 3 or 4 cars. It was peaceful and had a nice view. (Original) 峠道を走らせて到着。3,4台停められる駐車場があります。のどかで良い景色でした。

(Translated by Google) Autumn leaves 🍁 It was beautiful The road is narrow and scary 2023/11/05 (Original) 紅葉🍁綺麗でしたよ 道は狭くて怖い 2023/11/05

(Translated by Google) It's a stylish park. I think it would be perfect for secretly flirting...lol. There's also a tire swing, so two people can ride on it. (Original) オシャレな公園です。隠れてイチャつくにももってこいかと…笑。タイヤのブランコもあるので2人乗りもできますしね。

(Translated by Google) It would have been better if the building was used as an office or something. (Original) 事務所とかで使っている建物だったらもっと良かった

(Translated by Google) I'm glad they included the location, which is near a closed elementary school. Inside, there are many places in the shade, so it's cool. (Original) 廃校の小学校のそばこれがあるというロケーション含めて良かった。中は日陰になってる場所も多く涼しい。

(Translated by Google) It may be called scrap metal, but it's very good when layered over the four seasons. (Original) 鉄クズと言われればそうかもしれないが、四季に重ねると、とても良い

(Translated by Google) Art festival work. Surrounded by an iron wall, there are benches scattered on the gravel, tire swings, rusted farm equipment, and an open view of the Kamakawa River.This is a wonderful park that looks like a modern miniature garden. There is a parking space for 1 car on the side of the road. (Original) 芸術祭作品。鉄の壁に囲われた敷き砂利の上にポツポツと置かれたベンチ、タイヤブランコ、錆びた農機具、目和開かれた釜川の景色、モダンな箱庭のようで素敵な公園。道脇に駐車スペース1台分有り。

(Translated by Google) I quite liked it The theme was easy to understand, and even though I went there in early September, it was a refreshing place with a cool breeze blowing. You can also swing lol The parking lot looks like a vacant grassy field across the road, and you can park your car without permission. (Original) かなり好きだった テーマも分かりやすくて、9月上旬に行ったけど涼しい風が吹いてて爽やかな場所だった ブランコもできる笑 駐車場は道路挟んで向かい側にある草っ原の空き地みたいなスペースに勝手に停めてく感じ。

(Translated by Google) I visited for the first time in about 10 years. Although it is an old stock exhibited at the Tsumari Art Triennale, it still has the same presence as ever. I've posted a photo (leaving aside the quality of the photo), but the real thing is several times better. The composition of the golden rice fields cut out through the gaps between the inorganic rusted iron plates creates a strange sensation of turning an ordinary rural landscape into art. When you look at the seemingly inorganic space from a cut-away perspective, it feels like a dry landscape in an ancient temple in Kyoto. The midsummer days are quite harsh, but as autumn deepens, I want to spend half a day in a daze while listening to the sound of flowing river water. (To prevent the spread of infection, please be considerate and offer your time to the next viewer.) (Original) 10年位ぶりに訪れました。妻有アートトリエンナーレでは古株の展示物ですが相変わらずの存在感です。 写真を上げてますが(写真の出来は置いといて)やっぱりここは実物の方が数倍いいです。無機質の錆びた鉄板の隙間から今時期は黄金色の田んぼを切りとって見える構図は何気ない田舎の風景がアートになる不思議な感覚。 一見無機質な空間が切り取られた視点を通すとまるで京都の古刹にある枯山水の様に感じてしまいます。真夏の日中は流石に厳しいですが、川の流れる水音を聞きながら秋が深まるこれからの季節は半日ボーッとして居たいです。(感染予防のため、次の観覧者の方に節度を持って譲り合い鑑賞しましょう。)

(Translated by Google) It was the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale since 2018. I went to places I didn't go to last time and looked for new items. I visit Kiyotsu Gorge because I can enjoy it no matter how many times I go there. Nearby was Mr. Isobe's Warehouse Museum. Using the old school building and gymnasium, we were able to understand a lot of information such as changes in the flow of rivers. It was great to see the evolution of Mr. Isobe's work. I will come again next time. (Original) 2018年以来の越後妻有アートトリエンナーレでした。前回行かなかったところや新作を求めて周りました。 清津峡は、何度行っても楽しめるので訪問。その近辺に磯部さんの倉庫美術館がありました。旧校舎と体育館を使って、川の流れの変遷など資料が多く理解できました。 磯部さんの作品の変遷も含めてのぞいて良かった。 次回も来ます。

(Translated by Google) I went during Golden Week. I don't know if floating sculpture is the correct answer, but this work was very popular with the children. As an adult, I was very interested in Mr. Isobe's way of thinking about the way he creates works, as he understands that the flow of the wind comes from the flow of rivers and topography, and he is thinking about how to sublimate this into art. I thought the term ecological planning made sense. Even during Golden Week, it was still cold in Niigata, so I felt like I needed an extra layer of clothing, especially for the red floating sculpture. You also have to take off your shoes to go near the works, so it's even colder. Adults are 800 yen, infants are free, and elementary school students and older are 400 yen. I think it takes about 20 minutes to just take a quick look, and 1.5 hours if you want to take a closer look, including the history. (Original) ゴールデンウィークに行きました。 フローティングスカルプチャーというのが正解なのか分からないですが、この作品が子供達には大人気でした。 大人としては風の流れは川の流れや地形からきていて、それをアートとどのように昇華させていくのかを考えられている磯辺さんの作品作りへの考え方がとても興味を沸き立ててくれました。 エコロジカルプランニングという言葉もなるほどと思いました。 ゴールデンウィークでもまだ寒さが残る新潟で風を体感するので、特に赤いフローティングスカルプチャーは一枚多めに服が必要だったなぁと感じました。 作品のそばまで行くには靴を脱ぐ必要もあるので、より寒いです。 大人は800円、幼児はタダ、小学生以上は400円です。 パッと見るだけなら20分、歴史なども含めてじっくりみるなら1.5時間と言ったところかと思います。

(Translated by Google) This museum displays the works of Yukihisa Isobe, one of the leading figures of the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale. Learn more about amazing artworks and environments. Recommended. (Original) 大地の芸術祭の立役者のひとり、磯辺行久さんの作品が並ぶ美術館です。素晴らしいアート作品や環境について深く学べます。おすすめです。

(Translated by Google) Each piece is large and well worth seeing. The courtyard is also an interesting piece of artwork. It's great that you can also visit the adjacent facilities. (Original) 作品一つ一つが大きくて見応えが有ります。 中庭も作品としても面白い。 隣接施設も回れて良い。

(Translated by Google) "A memorial museum dedicated to an artist famous for his emblem series" I visited it during Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale 2023. Yukihisa Isobe's pop permanent exhibition and large-scale works with the theme of wind were on display. (Original) 「ワッペンシリーズが有名な芸術家の記念美術館」 大地の芸術祭２０２３で訪問しました。磯部行久氏のポップな常設展と、風をテーマとした大型作品が展示されていました。

(Translated by Google) There is a permanent exhibition by Yukihisa Isobe. If you look closely, you will be fascinated by the art that affects the environment. An art museum that was converted from a closed elementary school. The open atrium is wonderful, and there are numerous installations spread out below the diagonally descending breezeway. The outside pool is a work of art. (Original) 磯辺行久氏の常設展示がある。じっくり見ると環境に働きかけるアートに魅了される。 廃校になった小学校を改造した美術館。吹き抜けのある空間は素晴らしく、斜めに下る渡り廊下の下に数々のインスタレーションが広がる。外のプールはアート作品となっている。

(Translated by Google) The site of the old elementary school in this town has been turned into an art museum and has been enriched. I enjoyed taking pictures as long as I didn't have a flash. There were art works all over the town, and I was able to enjoy them while enjoying the scenery. (Original) この町の旧小学校跡が美術館になっていて 充実しました。写真もフラッシュなしなら OKなので 楽しめました。 さして、町全体に あちらこちらでアート作品があって 景色を楽しみながら作品も楽しめました。

(Translated by Google) The beech trees were clean and well maintained. It was a good place to stop by for a while ✨ (Original) ブナは綺麗で整備もされてました。 ちょっと寄るにはいいところでした✨

(Translated by Google) The fresh green beech forest was beautiful and refreshing 🎵 (Original) 新緑のブナ林が綺麗で爽やかでした🎵