Thursday, September 10, 2020

Chubu 2016 中部の旅 - Matsudai Station まつだい駅



Matsudai Station まつだい駅 is a train station located along Hokuhoku line ほくほく線, a railway located in Niigata Prefecture and operated by Hokuetsu Express 北越急行. 



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What's nearby?

(1) Bus stop, in front of the train station. 
- Tokei Bus 東頸バス Tokamachi line 十日町線 heading for Matsunoyama Onsen 松之山温泉. 

(2) Michi no eki Matsudai Furusato Kaikan 道の駅まつだいふるさと会館, a roadside station connected seamlessly to the train station. This roadside station, located along Japan National Route 253, houses a Family Mart (opened in May 2017), souvenir shop, restaurant and tourist information center.




(3) Matsudai Nobutai まつだい「農舞台」, about 2 mins walk from the train station. 
This unique looking building, designed by a group of architect from Netherlands, and its surroundings is one of the venue of Echigo Tsumari Art Field 越後妻有大地の芸術の里 and Echigo Tsumari Art Triennale 越後妻有大地の芸術祭, an international art festival held every three years. Permanent and seasonal art works are displayed in the galleries of Nobutai and dotted in the outfield for enthusiasts to explore on foot. 

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Commemorative stamps: