Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel
Open by month
Open in January. No seasonal closure recorded. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): open.
Open in February. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in March. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in April. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in May. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in June. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in July. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in August. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in September. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in October — at its best. Autumn leaves, late October to early November.
Open in November — at its best. Autumn leaves, late October to early November.
Open in December. No seasonal closure recorded. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): open.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-11.
A 750 m tunnel through the cliffs ends at a mirrored pool that reflects the gorge — an art installation.
Place of Scenic Beauty, Natural Monument
Nearby
- Echigo-Yuzawa Onsen ≈ 25 min by car
- Ryugakubo Pond ≈ 30 min by car
- Matsunoyama Onsen ≈ 45 min by car
- Bijin-bayashi Beech Forest ≈ 45 min by car
- Matsudai Nohbutai Field Museum (Echigo-Tsumari Art Field) ≈ 50 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Best time
- October, November — Autumn leaves, late October to early November
- Getting there
- 25 min by bus from Echigo-Yuzawa Station, then 30 min walk
Few buses — check times or join a tour - Fee
- ¥1,200 (¥1,000 in winter)
- Booking
- On designated busy days in high season (Apr 21-Nov 20, 2026) only advance-booked tickets are valid and none are sold on site; other days tickets are sold at the machine (official). official ↗
- Good to know
- Reservations needed on busy days
- Time needed
- 2 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-11. Report outdated info