Kiyotsu Gorge / Tunnel of Light

Basic Information

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Location

〒948-0000 Ki-2119-2, Koide, Tookamachi-shi, Niigata

More details

Business Hours

Business day and time ● From March to November 8:30 to 17:00 (last reception 16:30) December to February (winter period) 9:00 to 16:00 (last reception 15:30) ※ During the winter season, pits may be closed or shortened depending on the snow conditions. ● During the winter season, the footbath of the entrance facility will be closed. ● Advance reservation system Advance reservations are required only during busy seasons (GW, Bon Festival, event holding, etc.) to reduce congestion. For more information, please visit the official website.

URL

• Kiyotsukyo, Japan's Three Great Gorges
• Minakoshi Go Kanko Bus Co., Ltd. 　 ※ Route bus
• Echigo Art Festival Official Tour

Prices

The season fee system will be introduced from 2025, and the entrance fee will change between the high season and the off season. High Season: 　 From April 21 to November 20 Offseason: From November 21 to April 20 [General] High season 1,200 yen, off-season 1,000 yen [Elementary and junior high school students] High season 500 yen, off season 400 yen ※ In 2025, high season rates will be applied from Saturday, July 19. ※ Fees will also be changed for those who present "Echigo Art Festival" passports, common tickets and groups. For more information, please refer to the official website.

Access

● In the case of car: Approx. 25 minutes by car from the Shiozawa-Ishiuchi IC on the Kanetsu Expressway to National Route 353 ● In the case of railway: 25 minutes by express bus bound for Morimiyanohara from JR Echigo-Yuzawa Station (approx. 30 minutes on foot after getting off at Kiyotsukyo Iriguchi Bus Stop), about 20 minutes by bus from JR Echigotazawa Station, and get off at Kiyotsukyo Iriguchi Bus Stop. ● Yuzawa-Kiyotsukyo Tour Bus: https://www.snow-country-tourism.jp/

Parking Lot

● Parking / Free (45 first parking lots, 50 second parking lots, 60 third parking lots) ● Large bus: 7 units ※ Notice of closing of the first parking lot at night The Kiyotsukyo No. 1 parking lot will be closed at night from 18:00 to 7:00 the following morning. Please be careful if you arrive early in the morning. Also, please refrain from staying in the car in the parking lot.

Cultural Property

● Nationally designated scenic spots and natural monuments ・ Designated name: Kiyotsukyo ・ Designated date: April 23, 1941 ・ Location: Tokamachi City, Yuzawa Town ● Joshinetsu Kogen National Park ・ Designated as of September 7, 1949

Accessibility
Halal Information

Wheelchair rental, barrier-free, multipurpose toilet