House of Light

Area

Uonuma Tokamachi-shi

Category

Educational tour B&B / Lodge

The House of Light locates in the city of Tokamachi in Niigata prefecture. The building itself is a work of art, and was made by James Turrell in 2000 for the Echigo Tsumari Art Triennale. The concept of the building is to incorporate the use of light and space as main subject. Visitors can book to stay at the House of Light overnight. The roof of the House of Light is made so it could slide open and close. You can lie down on the floor and watch the skies change as the sun sets. The House of Light’s bath walls are filled with fiber optic, allowing for a relaxing bathing experience. To book a night at the House of Light, visit their official website. Bookings fill fast, so make sure to check the website frequently!

Basic Information

Address

2891 Uenoko, Tokamachi-shi, Niigata

Phone

025-761-1090

Hours

 【Viewing】
11:30a.m. - 3:00p.m.

【Overnight stay】
4:00p.m. - 1000p.m.

Closed

Wednesdays (only during winter season)

Fee

【Viewing】
Junior high school students and above: ¥500
Elementary school students: ¥250

【Overnight stay】
¥20,000 + ¥4,000 per person (¥2,000 for elementary school students; free for those below elementary school)

Credit Card

Unaccepted

Website

http://hikarinoyakata.com/eng/

Access

FromTokamachi Station (JR Iiyama Line)

【Tokamachi Sta.】Ichigo Kotsu Bus Kojirakura Line / for Kojirakura
→【Motomachi Bus Stop】about a 15-minute walk