Feel the nature and culture of Tokamachi
Tourist Information Centers
Need help planning your trip? Don’t know where to eat? Having trouble figuring out how to get from A to B? Visit or contact one of our tourist information desks to get all the help you need!
Tokamachi Tourist Information Center
Located conveniently in Tokamachi Station, this area has all of the information you need! They have all of the latest news including upcoming events, tickets, and more! See the following for more information.
| Telephone Number |
+81-25-757-3345
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| Address | 251-17 Asahi-cho, Tokamachi-shi, Niigata-ken 948-0079, JAPAN 新潟県十日町市旭町２５１−１７ (Tokamachi Station west exit) |
| Hours | 9:00~17:00 |
| Available Materials | Pamphlets, maps, souvenirs, free Wi-Fi, luggage storage service,delivery service,advice (English speaking staff) |
Matsudai and Matsunoyama Onsen Tourist Information Center
This is a great stop to make if you are looking for more information on how to get to Tokamachi City`s famous hot springs. From here you can ride a bus that will take you to places a train cannot. For more information, please see the following.
| Telephone Number |
+81-25-597-3442
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| Address | 3816-1, Matsudai, Tokamachi-shi, Niigata-ken 942-1562 JAPAN |
| Hours | 9:00~17:00 |
| Available Materials | Pamphlets, maps, souvenirs, free Wi-Fi |
| Note | *If you would like to speak with someone in English, please call the Tokamachi Tourist Information Center at +81-25-757-3345 |
Getting Around
Ekikara Kantakun: The Sightseeing Taxi!
*This service is not available during the winter.
We recommend this taxi service if you would like to tour around Tokamachi but don’t have your own car. Ekikara Kantakun offers three set courses that takes you to see a variety of Tokamachi`s famous tourist spots like the breathtaking Kiyotsu Gorge in Nakasato, the amazing terraced rice fields in Matsudai, and the unique art scattered around the mountains. The taxi will conveniently leave from Tokamachi Station; no reservations are necessary. Check the information below!
Please note this is not a guided tour.
Course 1: Echigo Tsumari Art Triennale Artworks Course
| Duration | 1.5 hours |
| Price | ￥4,800 per taxi |
| Hours of Operation | 10:00-13:00 |
| Tour Locations | Museum of Picture Book Art, Nakago Green Park, House of Light |
Museum of Picture Book Art
House of Light
Course 2: Scenic Course
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Price | ￥9,300 per taxi |
| Hours of Operation | 9:40-14:00 |
| Tour Locations | Kamo Rice Terrace, Gimyo Rice Terrace, Hoshitoge Rice Terrace, Bijinbayashi Beech Forest |
Kamo Rice Terrace
Hoshitoge Rice Terrace
Bijinbayashi Beech Forest
Course 3: Art & Nature Course
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Price | ￥9,300 per taxi |
| Hours of Operation | 9:40-14:00 |
| Tour Locations | Kiyotsu Gorge, For Lots of Lost Windows, POTEMKIN, Kiss&Goodbye (Mizusawa), Kiss&Goodbye (Doichi) |
Kiyotsu Gorge
For Lots of Lost Windows
Kiss&Goodbye
For more details please call the Tokamachi Tourist Information Center
Driving in Tokamachi City
Renting a car is one of the most convenient ways to get around Tokamachi City.
Car Rentals in Tokamachi City
| Toyota Rent a Car | https://rent.toyota.co.jp/eng/ (English) |
| Tokamachi branch Address | 2-4,3-Chome-minami,Inari-cho,Tokamachi-shi,Niigata 948-0093 (1 minute walk from Tokamachi Station) |
Model Course
Traveling by Car
(Rent a Car)
(Rent a Car)
< Lunch time & Viewing Art >
“You can enjoy walking around this area while viewing all the artworks!!”
(Approx,1～2 hours)
< Cafe time & Viewing Art >
Michi-no-Eki Cross-10
< Souvenir Shop >
Traveling on Foot
25min
10min<Cafe time & Viewing Art>
Michi-no-Eki Cross-10
<Souvenir Shop>
10min- ◆Ikote
-Tsumari Pork and their pickled vegetabies are very popular!! - ◆Echigo Tokamachi KOJIMAYA
-You must try Hegi Soba!! (Tokamachi’s local speciality)
10minMatsudai Nohbutai (Art Museum)
“You can enjoy walking around this area while viewing all the artworks!!”
(Approx,1～2 hours)
3min40min
Please note that you may need an international driving permit to drive in Japan on a tourist visa. You must obtain this before you depart your home country.
For more infomation on how to quality for car rental in Japan please check the guide below:
https://rent.toyota.co.jp/eng/drive/