Tunnel of Light (Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel)
【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.
[Announcement regarding advance reservations for 2025]
In order to reduce congestion, admission to the mine will require a reservation in advance. During the period, admission tickets will not be sold on-site, and only those who have purchased a reservation ticket in advance will be allowed to enter. If you plan to visit during the period, please purchase an admission ticket (date and time designated ticket) in advance.
1. Advance reservation period
July 19 – 21
August 1 – 17
September 13 – 15 and, September 20 – 23
October 11 – 31
November 1 – 9
[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)
Facility Info and Map
| Open hours | 8:30-17:00（last admission at 16:30） *Advance reservations are required during peak seasons (GW, consecutive holidays, Open, and autumn foliage season). *Entrance facilities are open until 11/30 (closed in winter) *Temporary closure may occur due to snowfall conditions, etc. |
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| Tel | 025-763-4800 |
| Admission | 【Peak season】 Adults: 1,200 JPY, Children 6-15 years old: 500 JPY (Group of 20: Adult: 1,000 JPY, Children 6-15 years old: 400 JPY) 【Nomal period】 Adults: 1,000 JPY, Children 6-15 years old: 400 JPY (Group of 20: Adult: 900 JPY, Children 6-15 years old: 350 JPY) |
| Official Website | https://nakasato-kiyotsu.com/en/ |
| Address | 1528‐2 Kakuma,Tokamachi-city, Niigata Prefecture |
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