[Notice regarding advance reservations during the 2025 Golden Week period]
During the Golden Week period, admission to the mine will be restricted to advance reservations to reduce congestion. During this period, admission tickets will not be sold on-site, and only those who have purchased an advance reservation ticket will be allowed to enter. If you plan to visit during this period, please purchase an admission ticket (date and time designated ticket) in advance.

1. Advance reservation period
Golden Week period: Saturday, April 26, 2025 to Tuesday, May 6, 2025

The Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel, which was temporarily closed due to heavy snowfall, will resume limited operations on Saturday, April 5, with some restrictions on viewing. The Discounted Entrance Fee to the The Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel with a common ticket benefit for the program “Echigo-Tsumari Winter 2025” (the Triennale period has ended), will be extended for the following period.

[Period after benefit extension]
April 5-25, 2025
*The benefit can only be used once, so those who have already used the benefit are not eligible.

［Restricted areas］
(1) Panorama Station “Light Cave” (water) : Visitors are not allowed to enter the water mirror.
(2) Second gazebo “Invisible Bubble” (metal): You cannot use the restrooms in the tunnel.
Please do not climb over the partitions in both (1) and (2).
(3) First and Third Gazebo “Drop” (fire): Viewing is normally permitted, but please be aware that there is a risk of falling snow and rocks near the safety fence.

[About the Seasonal Pricing System]
Starting Saturday, July 19, 2025, we will implement a seasonal pricing system as outlined below.
Please note that off-season rates (from November 21, 2025 to April 20, 2026) will remain the same as the current pricing.

[Individual Admission] (Current prices in parentheses)
General Admission: 1,200 yen (1,000 yen)
Elementary & Junior High School Students: 500 yen (400 yen)
General with Art Triennale Passport: 600 yen (500 yen)
Elementary & Junior High School Students with Passport: 400 yen (350 yen)

[Group Admission] (Current prices in parentheses)
General Admission: 1,000 yen (900 yen)
Elementary & Junior High School Students: 400 yen (350 yen)
General with Art Triennale Passport: 600 yen (500 yen)
Elementary & Junior High School Students with Passport: 400 yen (350 yen)

【Attention】
This work is often crowded. In particular, many visitors take photographs in the water mirror area. There are many different types of visitors, including those who come to enjoy the scenery, those in wheelchairs, those with disabilities, and those with pets. Please be careful not to make other visitors wait to take pictures or to prevent them from viewing the work, and we ask for your cooperation in ensuring that everyone can view the work comfortably.