Museum on Echigo-Tsumari, MonET
Carsten Hller, Rolling Cylinder, 2012, photo Osamu Nakamura
This museum plays a central role in the Echigo Tsumari Art Field. Exposed concrete and lavish use of glass give a quiet appearance to the building, separating the peaceful interior from the noisy outside. Inside, rooms are nested inside each other, a traditional form of Japanese architecture, found in sacred places such as temples and shrines.
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More Information about Museum on Echigo-Tsumari, MonET
Street address
- 6 Honcho, Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture
Access
- Around 2 hours from JR Tokyo Station. Get off at Tokamachi Station and walk around 10 minutes
Opening Hours
- 10:00~17:00 (final entry at 16:30)
Closed
- Tuesday and Wednesdays
Best season
- All year
Point
update: Dec.24.2025

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