You can't travel through the area without pausing to admire Tanaka Kakuei Statue. This famous artwork is on most sightseers' to-do lists.
This work of art doesn't cost a thing to visit, which is great news if you're on a budget. Tanaka Kakuei Statue is located in Minamiuonuma. Once you've seen this place, Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski Resort, Hakkaisan Shrine and Agricore Echigo Winery are close by and also worth checking out.