Kiyotsu Gorge

NIIGATA NATURE

7 Ma Yansong／MAD Architects, Panorama Station

Kiyotsu Gorge is known as one of Japan’s three most beautiful gorges. It was designated as Joshin'etsukogen National Park in September 1949, and it is a place of great academic interest.
Its steep, rocky walls with a river flowing between them cut a V-shape through the mountains, and the gorge was also nationally designated as a place of scenic beauty and a natural monument. The rugged vertical columnar joints of the rock face combined with the rapidly flowing clear blue river offer an unforgettable sight.

View scenic routes that include this spot

THE BEAUTY OF JAPAN'S TRADITION

Street address: Koide, Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture
About NIIGATA

Access

Around 1 hour 30 minutes from JR Tokyo Station. Get off at JR Echigo-Yuzawa Station, and ride the Express Bus bound for Morimiyanohara for around 25 minutes