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.
*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 | [12/1-2/28]9:00-16:00（last admission at 15:30） [7/13-11/30]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 | 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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