Tokamachi

Tokamachi lies in the Shinano River valley, where inland Niigata’s wooded mountains, rice fields and some of Japan’s heaviest winter snowfalls define the terrain. Snow has long shaped daily life here, from road-clearing systems to the seasonal rhythm of farming. Across the wider Echigo-Tsumari district, the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale, launched in 2000, has brought installations and architecture into former schools, fields and settlements. Kiyotsu Gorge, carved by the Kiyotsu River, adds a dramatic ravine to the city’s mountainous surroundings. See how Tokamachi fits within inland Niigata by browsing webcams nearby.

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