Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel
清津峡渓谷トンネル
Kiyotsu Gorge in Tokamachi is known as one of Japan's three great gorges, with huge columnar rock walls and an emerald-green river. A 750-meter walking tunnel leads visitors through the rock to view the gorge. The tunnel was renovated as an art work for the 2018 art festival, so it now mixes art with nature. Autumn leaves usually peak from late October to early November.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
March 1 to November 30: 8:00 to 17:00. December 1 to end of February: 9:00 to 16:00.
- Admission
Tunnel only: adults (high school and older) 1,200 yen, children (elementary and junior high) 500 yen.
- Getting there
From Echigo-Yuzawa Station (east exit, bus stop 4), take the bus bound for Morimiyanohara, get off at Kiyotsukyo Iriguchi, then walk about 30 minutes.
- Time needed
A round trip through the tunnel takes 30–40 minutes.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- On some busy days in high season, tickets are not sold on site and only visitors with an advance reservation can enter. Check the official site before going.
- Three wheelchairs and two strollers can be borrowed free of charge (no reservations).
Tips for Muslim visitors
- On the busiest high-season days, entry is limited to visitors with tickets bought in advance; no tickets are sold on site those days.
- The toilet inside the tunnel (at the 2nd viewpoint) can have a queue, so the official site recommends using the public toilets at the No.1 car park.
- Natural sites may have few facilities. Bring water, a travel prayer mat and a qibla app, and check the weather; mountains and lakes can be much colder than the city.
- Restrooms for wudu can be far apart on trails. Many Muslim travellers carry a small water bottle for wudu.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Niigata and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Niigata
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:34
- Sunrise06:13
- Dhuhr11:29
- Asr14:19
- Maghrib16:41
- Isha18:11
Times are calculated for Niigata City. Times may differ elsewhere in Niigata.
Places to pray near Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Photo: Yasuyuki_Kawano, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): nakasato-kiyotsu.com