For those who want to see Kiyotsukyo in winter but have no way to access from Echigo-Yuzawa or Tokamachi Stations, this is a must-see! 3 types of shuttle buses will be available for a limited time only. Please use the shuttle buses according to the destination you want to visit.
*Please note that during the winter closure period of the Kiyotsukyo Gorge Tunnel (including “Tunnel of Light”), some shuttle bus routes may be closed or have different schedules.
①【Tokamachi – Kiyotsu Gorge】Satoyama Art Shuttle Bus
【Date of operation】
December 23-25 / January 9, 12-15, 19-22, 26-29 / February 2-5, 9-13, 16-19, 22-25
【Fare】
JPY 1,000 per ride (tax included) *JPY 2,000 for a round-trip ride to and from Kiyotsukyo
Bus fare does not include ticket price for Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel “Tunnel of Light”.
【Notice】
The bus will not be in operation when the Kiyotsukyo Gorge Tunnel is closed due to snowfall.
Advance reservations are required.
Payment must be made by credit card (VISA, Master) at the time of reservation.
【Timetable】
(1) AM, the way there
Departure: 9:25 from Tokamachi Station West Exit = Arrival at Bernatio 9:50/9:55 = Arrival at Umor 10:10/10:15 = Arrival at Kiyotsukyo 10:35
(2) AM, the way back
Kiyotsukyo 11:35 = Bernatio 12:10 / 12:15 = Tokamachi Station West Exit 12:25
*(1)(2) : Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and Mondays (if Monday is a national holiday, the following Tuesday)
(3) PM, the way there
Departure: 14:00 from Tokamachi Station West Exit = Arrival: 14:50 at Kiyotsukyo
(4) PM, the way back
Kiyotsukyo 15:50 = Umor 16:10/16:15 = Bernatio 16:30/16:35 = Tokamachi Station West Exit 17:00
*(3) (4) : Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and Fridays (or the day before if Friday is a holiday)
②【Yuzawa – Kiyotsu Gorge – Tokamachi】 Gourmet Shuttle Bus
【Date of operation】
December 23-27 / January 9-29, 31 / February 1-13, 15-19, 21-25
【Fare】
JPY 2,000 per ride (tax included) *includes a 1000 yen “Yu-tan Coupon”
Bus fare does not include ticket price for Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel “Tunnel of Light”.
【Timetable】
When the Kiyotsukyo Gorge Tunnel is open
Bus1-1 Echigo Yuzawa Station West Exit 9:50 = Arrive at Kiyotsukyo 10:35
Bus1-2 Kiyotsukyo 11:35 = Echigo Yuzawa Station West Exit 12:20
Bus2-1 Echigo Yuzawa Station West Exit 12:30 = Tokamachi Station West Exit 13:30
Bus2-2 Tokamachi Station West Exit 15:00 = Kiyotsukyo 15:50 = Echigo Yuzawa Station West Exit 16:35
Bus3-1 Echigo Yuzawa Station West Exit 17:00 = Tokamachi Station West Exit 18:00
Bus3-2 Tokamachi Station West Exit 20:00 = Echigo Yuzawa Station West Exit 21:00
■When Kiyotsukyo Gorge Tunnel is closed due to the snowfall
Bus1#-1 Echigo Yuzawa Station West Exit 9:50 = Tokamachi Station West Exit 10:50
Bus1#-2 Tokamachi Station West Exit 11:20 = Echigo Yuzawa Station West Exit 12:20
③【Yuzawa – Matsunoyama】Onsen Shuttle Bus
【Date of operation】
December 28 – January 4, 6 – 8
【Fare】 (one-way)
JPY 1,500 per ride (tax included) / 0 – 2 years old: free (no seats available)
Bus fare does not include ticket price for Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel “Tunnel of Light”.
【Timetable】
■When the Kiyotsukyo Gorge Tunnel is open
＜the way there
Echigo Yuzawa Station West Exit 11:00 = Kiyotsukyo 11:45 / 12:55 = Matsunoyama Onsen Satoyama Visitor Center 13:40
＜the way back
Matsunoyama Onsen Satoyama Visitor Center 14:00 = Echigo Yuzawa Station West Exit 15:00
■When the Kiyotsukyo Gorge Tunnel is closed due to the snowfall
＜the way there
Echigo Yuzawa Station West Exit 11:00 = Matsunoyama Onsen Satoyama Visitor Center 12:00
＜the way back
Matsunoyama Onsen Satoyama Visitor Center 14:00 = Echigo Yuzawa Station West Exit 15:00
For inquiry
| Address | 251-17,Asahicho,Tokamachi City,Niigata,Japan 948-0079 |
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| Tel | +81-25-750-1277 |
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