Kiyotsu Valley Tunnel

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This walking tunnel is in Joshinetsu Kogen National Park in Tokamachi. It opened as a tourist location in October of 1996 as a place where you can safely see Kiyotsu Gorge, one of Japan's three largest gorges. There are three viewing platforms along the 750-meter long tunnel with a panorama station at the deepest part. Here you can appreciate the country's beautiful natural gorges and columnar jointing topography designated as a National Natural Monument. No matter the season, be it the new sprouting leaves of spring, the verdant greens of summer, the crimson colors of fall, or the fresh snow of winter, lots of tourists come to enjoy the ever-changing beauty of the gorge. The tunnel is closed from mid-January to late March.

Spot details

Address: Nigata Pref. Tokamachishi Koide Map
Area: Yuzawa / Uonuma Area
Phone: 0257634800
Hours: 8:30-17:00(16:30Information desk closed)
[Winter season(Dec.- Feb.)]9:00-16:00(15:30Information desk closed)
Closed: None (during the winter, the mine may be temporarily closed depending on snow conditions)
Fees: [Entrance fee]
[Adults (High School Students and above)] 1,000 yen
[Small/Junior High School Students] 400 yen
[Pre-schoolers] Free
Parking Lot: Available(About155spaces, large 7spaces)
※Free
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
Note: Temporary closure:Currently closed (information as of May 15, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000 yen
[Night] 1-1,000 yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Possible (3 spaces available/first come first served)
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Tunnel of Lightは必見！

Reviewed : 2023.05.25

越後妻有「大地の芸術祭」の折に訪ねた。清津川を挟んで切りたった岸壁が続く大峡谷「清津峡」、日本三大峡谷の一つに数えられているそうだ。そこに穿たれた遊歩道トンネルがアートスペースになっている。途中に見晴し所や説明パネルに加え、見応えのあるアート作品も展示されているが、圧巻はトンネルの終点となるパノラマステーション。半鏡面仕上げのステンレスがトンネルの壁面天井に貼られ、足元は水が張られて鏡のように外の...
混んでるます

Reviewed : 2023.05.10

Ｇ.W.に行きました。チケット予約がないと、当日は入れませんでした。混んでる中、外国人の団体が何ポーズも写真を撮っていて困りました。
清津峡渓谷光と現代アート

Reviewed : 2022.09.20

清津峡渓谷トンネルへ家族で行ってきました。連休と芸術祭で駐車場は渋滞してましたが、トンネル内の神秘的な作品に魅了されました。