Kiyotsu Gorge is a must-see destination in Niigata

The first stop was Kiyotsu Gorge, not far from Echigo-Yuzawa Station. Kiyotsu Gorge is a famous canyon that is ranked as one of the three major canyons in Japan along with Kurobe Gorge and Ōsugi Valley. In fact, I have known about this attraction for a long time and have always wanted to find an opportunity to visit it, but I could not find a decisive reason until I saw the beautiful scenery of the Qingjingang Tunnel on the Internet. Then I made up my mind to visit it. It was really difficult for me, haha. In addition to driving yourself to Kiyotsu Gorge, there are actually buses departing from Echigo Yuzawa Station. However, the nearest bus stop to Kiyotsu Gorge is about a 30-minute walk away, so it is recommended that you drive there. In addition, the Qingjin Gorge is not open to the public in winter, so don’t go there in winter! Kiyotsu Gorge Tornner Transportation: Public Transportation >> Take the express bus to Morimiya Nohara from JR Echigo Yuzawa Station, get off at Kiyotsukyo Entrance Station and walk for 30 minutes. Address: Koide, Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture. Business hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Closed from mid-January to late March. Ticket price: 800 yen/person.