[Niigata] Kiyotsukyo Gorge Tunnel

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Kiyotsukyo is one of the three great gorges in Japan, along with Kurobe Gorge (Toyama Prefecture) and Osugidani (Mie Prefecture).

In April 1941, it was designated a national scenic spot and natural monument for its beautiful gorge and columnar jointed topography.

In 2018, it was chosen as the location for the Echigo-Tsumari Art Festival. The entire tunnel was renovated as part of the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale 2018, designed by Chinese architectural firm MAD Architects.

The tunnel is 750m long.

There are three observation points as you walk through the tunnel of light, which is colored in five different colors.

At the Panorama Station at the end of the tunnel, the "Water Basin Mirror," which reverses the view of the canyon with a water mirror, creates a fantastic art space.

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Spot information

📍In order to reduce congestion during the busy season, there will be no on-site tickets for entry during the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale, and only those who purchase a pre-booked ticket (date and time specified ticket) can enter the mine.

Please check the website for details.

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