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Visiting the Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel should be at the top of your list if your travels are bringing you to Niigata Prefecture, Japan<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Kiyotsu Gorge, also known as Kiyotsukyo in Japanese, is considered one of the \u2018Three Great Gorges of Japan\u2019 together with Kurobe and Osugidani. But what makes this attraction interesting is that it combines stunning natural scenery<\/a> with an interplay between architecture, art and light.<\/p>\n

I first learned about the Kiyotsu Gorge when I came across a photo of someone standing at the edge of the tunnel with their silhouette and the greenery of the rocky gorge reflected in a shallow pool of water.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It looked like something out of this world! Was it real? Was it AI? Could it be an art museum<\/a>? Where in Japan<\/a> was this place located exactly and how easy would it be to get there?<\/p>\n

I saved the spot to my GoogleMaps with a little pin for a future trip should I ever be in the area. Well, fast-forward a few months and I was actually planning a trip to Japan<\/a> together with my husband.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When I saw that our travels would be bringing us to Niigata Prefecture, I made sure we detoured to this very spot!<\/p>\n

In this blog post, I\u2019ll tell you exactly how to get to the Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel and what you can expect once you arrive.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel Travel Guide: What to See, Do & Experience on Your Trip<\/h2>\n
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Getting to Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel<\/h2>\n

By train and bus<\/h3>\n

Take the Joetsu Shinkansen to Echigo Yuzawa Station. Once you exit, you\u2019ll walk out to the bus terminal located directly in front of the train station.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll want to take the bus bound for Morinomiyahara Station departing from Platform 4. Confirm with the driver that the bus you\u2019re boarding does in fact go to Kiyotsu Gorge as there are other buses departing from the same platform.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It is a 30-minute bus ride and you\u2019ll get off at Kiyotsukyo Iriguchi (Kiyotsu Gorge Entrance). From there, it is a 20-minute walk to the Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel.<\/p>\n

Tip:<\/strong> Because this bus is a bit infrequent, you\u2019ll want to check the schedule ahead of time and make sure you\u2019re arriving at Yuzawa Echigo Station with enough time to catch the bus. Alternatively, if you miss the bus, you can take a taxi to Kiyotsu Gorge.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

By car<\/h3>\n

If you have a car, you can reach the Kiyotsu Gorge by exiting the Kan-Etsu Expressway at Shiozawa-Ishiuchi and taking Route 353 for about 20 minutes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

There is free parking available on site with overflow lots should it be peak time.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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About Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel<\/h2>\n

Kiyotsu Gorge is famous for its crystal-clear waters, steep cliffs, and unique rock formations. The gorge stretches approximately 12.5 kilometres and is a product of volcanic activity in the region. The sheer rock walls and the varying shades of green from the surrounding forest create a breathtaking view<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Kiyotsu Gorge was designated a Natural Monument in April 1941 and was made a part of J\u014dshin\u2019etsuk\u014dgen National Park in September 1949.<\/p>\n

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