Tunnel of Light (Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel)
■Advance reservations are required during peak seasons (GW, consecutive holidays, Obon, and autumn foliage season).
*Reservations are not required for participants of the official tours that include this work in the itinerary.
<Busy seasons in 2023>
Apr 29 (Sat) – May 7 (Sun), Jul 15 (Sat) – Jul 17 (Mon), Aug 11 (Fri) – Aug 15 (Tue), Sep 16 (Sat) – Sep 18 (Mon), Oct 7 (Sat) – Oct 9 (Mon), Oct 28 (Sat) – Nov 5 (Sun)
Please make reservations in advance and visit us at the following locations.
■Notice of Change of Operation due to Maintenance Work
The maintenance work of the second gazebo [Invisible Bubble] will be performed during the following schedule. During the maintenance work, the viewing and restroom facilities at the second gazebo [Invisible Bubble] will be closed for the entire day. Please use the public restroom next to Parking Lot 1. Also, the entrance fee will be changed during the construction period.
［Construction period]
June 14 (Wed.) – July 14 (Fri.)
［Entrance fee]
General (high school students and older): 800 yen, elementary and junior high school students: 400 yen
Groups of 20 or more: 750 yen for adults, 350 yen for elementary and junior high school students
*The period is depends on snowfall. Please check the official website.
*It’s opened during the New Year holidays
As part of the 2018 program, MAD Architects was invited to revitalize the Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel – a historic, 750-meter passageway that cuts through distinctive rock formations, offering panoramic views over one of Japan’s three great chasms. Drawing on the ‘five elements’ of nature (wood, earth, metal, fire, water), MAD’s scheme transforms points along the historic tunnel through the realization of several architectural spaces and artistic atmospheres. The designs rethink the relationship between humans and nature, and seek to re-connect locals and visitors alike with the majestic beauty of the land.
Facility Info and Map
| Open hours | ［1 Mar- 30 Nov] 8:30-17:00 (last entry 16:30) ［1 Dec- 28 Feb] 9:00-16:00 (last entry15:30) *Advance reservations are required during peak seasons (GW, consecutive holidays, Obon, and autumn foliage season). *Temporary closure may occur due to snowfall conditions, etc. *Entrance facilities are open until 11/30 (closed in winter) |
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| Tel | 025-763-4800 |
| Admission | Adults 1000 JPY, Children under 15 years old 400 JPY (Group of 20: Adults 900 JPY, Children under 15 years old350 JPY) *Discounts are available with a passport to view artworks and common tickets depending on the period. |
| Official Website | https://nakasato-kiyotsu.com/en/ |
| Address | 1528‐2 Kakuma,Tokamachi-city, Niigata Prefecture |
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