Experience the Deep Snow of Akiyamago – 1-Night, 2-Day Winter Tour

This 1-night, 2-day accommodation tour offers a chance to experience the winter of Akiyamago, one of the world’s heaviest snowfall regions and a secluded area of Japan.

This special plan is available only during the Echigo-Tsumari Winter 2026 program (Saturdays and the day before public holidays from January 24 to March 7, excluding February 10 (Tue) and February 28 (Sat)).

Akiyamago is a remote area deep in the mountains that is difficult to reach on your own during midwinter, but this tour offers a comfortable round-trip bus from Echigo-Yuzawa.

You’ll also visit the popular Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel, and AKEYAMA in Oakasawa village, which has been reborn as an art space sharing the history and culture of Akiyamago through art.

Enjoy two days in this harsh yet breathtakingly beautiful winter wonderland.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1

10:00 – Meet in front of the Morimiya Kotsu bus at the East Exit Bus Terminal of Echigo-Yuzawa Station (parking area immediately to the right after exiting).
The Morimiya Kotsu driver will be holding a sign that says “Akiyamago Tour.”

10:50–11:40 – Visit Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel (entrance fee not included)
12:30–13:20 – Lunch at Katakuri-no-Yado (view the artwork Tsumari Sugoroku)
13:20–13:30 – Snow depth observation
14:00–15:00 – Visit AKEYAMA (entrance fee not included)
15:30 – Check-in at Katakuri-no-Yado
18:00–18:30 – Dinner starts

★ After check-in, you are free to enjoy the in-house artwork Tsumari Sugoroku (available 15:30–22:30 and 7:00–check-out).

※ In case of heavy snowfall, visits to Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel and AKEYAMA may be canceled and the itinerary altered.

Day 2

7:00 – Breakfast
8:00 – Depart Katakuri-no-Yado
8:30 – Arrive at Tsunan Town Hall (optional drop-off)
★ Transfer available to a bus bound for Tokamachi (departs 8:35 from Tsunan Town Hall)
9:20 – Arrive at Echigo-Yuzawa Station East Exit Bus Terminal / Tour ends

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Ma Yansong / MAD Architects “Tunnel of Light” – Photo: Osamu Nakamura

Yui Inoue “Yamanokuchi” – Photo: Keizo Kioku

Rintaro Hara + Yu “Tsumari Sugoroku” – Photo: Keizo Kioku

Meals

The meals at Katakuri-no-Yado are prepared with great care to balance taste, color, and nutrition, highlighting the natural flavors of local ingredients.
Many dishes are handmade—from local recipes taught by village mothers to original creations using new ingredients, as well as homemade sauces, pickles, and desserts.

We hope you enjoy these heartfelt, home-style dishes.

Dinner Example (image for illustration)

Breakfast Example

Children’s Meals

A special one-plate meal is available for children aged 1–5.
Example: Tsumari Pork Hamburger, vegetable side dishes, rice, miso soup, dessert.

Allergies

We will do our best to accommodate food allergies. Please inform us when booking.

Dining Details

Meals are served in the dining hall on the first floor.
Dinner: 18:00 or 18:30 (time may vary depending on guest numbers; cannot be selected)
Breakfast: 7:00

Tour Details

Schedule (Saturdays & the day before holidays, 2026)

• January 24, 31

• February 7, 14, 21, 22

• March 7

Tour Price

• Adults (high school students and above): ¥33,000

• Elementary and junior high school students: ¥28,000

• Children (ages 1–5): ¥8,500

• Infants without meals (ages 0–2): ¥2,000

※ Includes accommodation, bus fare, meals (lunch, dinner, breakfast), and tax.
※ Entrance fees for artworks are not included.
※ For infants without meals, please select “share bed” when booking.

※A separate bathing tax of ¥100 will be charged on-site for guests middle school students and above.

Booking Deadline: 2 days before departure (by 24:00) or when seats are full
Departure/Arrival Point: Echigo-Yuzawa Station East Exit Bus Terminal
Transportation: Chartered bus (Morimiya Kotsu)
Minimum participants: 1 person

Organizer

Planned & operated by:
NPO Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Collaborative Organization
(Registered Travel Agency No. 2-440, Niigata Prefecture)
3743-1 Matsudai, Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture
Member of All Nippon Travel Agents Association (ANTA)
Tel: 025-761-7749
Email: officialtour@tsumari-artfield.com

Notes

• No tour conductor or guide accompanies the trip.

• Please read the Travel Conditions and Cancellation Policy before booking.

• In case of natural disasters or road closures, the itinerary may be altered or canceled.

• No refunds are provided for partial changes in itinerary.

• Children under junior high school age must be accompanied by a guardian.

• You will walk on snow when viewing artworks; please wear waterproof boots at least ankle-high.

• Arrival times may vary; please book your return train with ample time.

Travel Conditions Documents:

NPO法人越後妻有里山協働機構　旅行条件書

NPO法人越後妻有里山協働機構　標準旅行業約款

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel for personal reasons, the following fees apply per person:

• From 20 to 10 days before departure: 20% of tour price

• From 9 to 7 days before departure: 30%

• 1 day before departure: 40%

• Same day: 50%

• After departure or no-show: 100%

Inquiries

Katakuri-no-Yado Contact & Access
TEL: 025-761-5205 (9:00–18:00 / Closed Tue & Wed)
MAIL: katakuri@tsumari-artfield.com