The Story of Tokamachi/Matsudai
Tokamachi is another of the larger towns in Snow Country and is something of a cultural center. It is famous for the production of high quality kimono material, the making of which used to occupy the residents once they were cut off by the deep winter snows. The kimono matsuri in spring commemorates when the city merchants would arrive to purchase the fruits of their handiwork. It also hosts an art festival that makes use of spaces around the town as settings for the installations and works. The Tokamachi Snow Festival is one of the biggest in the region. With the Belnatio hotel and the local country club golfer are also spoilt for choice.
Our recommended access from Tokyo
Transportation Step1
-Take Joetsu Shinkansen bullet train from Tokyo Station to Echigo-Yuzawa. The price is 5,980JPY each way.
-By bus, take an express bus from the West Exit from Ikebukuro station in Tokyo. The express buses arrive at Yuzawa IC so if you take an express bus then we need to request a pick up service from your hotel - please let us know. The price is 3,000JPY each way.
Transportation Step2
Change from the Bullet Train to a Hokuhoku line (local train) towards 'Naoetsu' from Platform No.0 in Echigo-Yuzawa Station. The price is 610JPY to Tokamachi / 840JPY to Matsudai station.
