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Kiyotsu Gorge & Tunnel of Light
清津峡渓谷トンネルNiigata · Chubu
A 12.5km river gorge with dramatic columnar-jointed rock walls, one of Japan's Three Great Gorges; a 750m pedestrian tunnel bored through the cliff leads to art-installation viewing platforms renovated by MAD Architects in 2018.
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Rating
- 4.5· 32 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Admission
- ¥1,000 adult / ¥400 student off-season (Nov 21-Apr 20); ¥1,200 / ¥500 high season; reservation often required in peak periods. Last entry 4:30 PM.
- Nearest station
- Echigo-Tazawa Station
- Website
- nakasato-kiyotsu.com
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
8:30–17:00Admission
- ¥1,000 adult / ¥400 student off-season (Nov 21-Apr 20); ¥1,200 / ¥500 high season; reservation often required in peak periods. Last entry 4:30 PM.
Stored weekly hours
Daily 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
How to get there
About 20 minutes by bus from Echigo-Tazawa Station (JR Iiyama Line), or 25 minutes by car from Echigo-Yuzawa Station via Route 353.
Tags
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