Once you get off the Joetsu bullet train and Hokuhoku Line, you can travel by taking just one bus!
Two types of buses operate from EchigoYuzawa Station, connecting Kiyotsukyo Gorge and Matsunoyama Onsen (hot spring). Those who are worried about driving snowy roads can also come with peace of mind.
- Buses from EchigoYuzawa Station to Kiyotsu gorge
Yuzawa⇔Kiyotsu Gorge Tour Bus includes Tickets - It operates only during the end-of-year and new year holidays! From EchigoYuzawa Station to Matsunoyama Onsen (hot spring) via Kiyotsu gorge.
「Matsunoyama⇔Kiyotsu Gorge⇔Yuzawa」
Yuzawa⇔Kiyotsu Gorge Tour Bus includes Tickets
From EchigoYuzawa Station to Kiyotsu gorge
【Tour availability】
21 December - 25 December 2024, 1
6 January - 2 March 2025 (Excluding Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
【Sign up information】
Please apply by 5 p.m. at least one day prior to your intended pepurture
【Minimum number of participants】1 people
【Fare】
*One way ticket (same price for adults and children) + includes Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel entrance ticket (elementary and junior high school students) 2,400 yen
*One way ticket (same price for adults and children) + includes Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel entrance ticket (adults only) 3,000 yen
*One way ticket only (same price for adults and children) 2,000 yen
【Time Table】
Bus1-1 EchigoYuzawa Station West exit 9:50 departure ⇒ Kiyotsu Gorge 10:20 arrive
Bus1-2 EchigoYuzawa Station West exit 11:00 departure ⇒ Kiyotsu Gorge 11:30 arrive
Bus2-1 Kiyotsu Gorge 11:45 departure ⇒ EchigoYuzawa Station West exit 12:15 arrive
Bus2-2 Kiyotsu gorge 13:00 departure ⇒ EchigoYuzawa Station West exit 13:30 arrive
Bus3-1 EchigoYuzawa Station West exit 17:00 ⇒ Tokamachi Station West exit 18:00
Bus3-2 Tokamachi Station West exit 20:00 ⇒ EchigoYuzawa Station West exit 21:00
【Receipt】Please be sure to check in at Yukiguni Kankosha at least 10 minutes before departure.
【For inquiry】
YukiguniKankousha EchigoYuzawa Onsen Phone call 025-785-5353（9:00 - 17:00）
Niigata Prefecture Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-433
Operating Bus Company : Yuzawa Uonuma Taxi Phone call 025-784-2025
「Matsunoyama⇔Kiyotsu Gorge⇔Yuzawa」
Operates only during the year-end and New year Holidays ! From EchigoYuzawa Station to Matsunoyama Hot spring via Kiyotsukyo gorge.
【Tour availability】
28 December 2024 - 4 January 2025 every day
【Time Table】
■ When Entrance Facility[Periscope] is open,
・Departure from Matsunoyama Onsen Satoyama Visitor Center at 10:30 ⇒ Arrival at Kiyotsukyo Gorge Tunnel at 11:15 ⇒ Departure from 12:15 ⇒ Arrival at Echigo Yuzawa Station West Exit at 12:45
・Return: Depart from Echigo Yuzawa Station West Exit at 13:45 ⇒ Arrive at Kiyotsukyo Gorge Tunnel at 14:15 ⇒ Arrive at Matsunoyama Onsen Satoyama Visitor Center at 15:00
■ When Entrance Facility[Periscope] is close,
・Departure from Matsunoyama Onsen Satoyama Visitor Center at 10:30 ⇒ Arrival at Echigo Yuzawa Station West Exit at 11:30
・Return: Depart from Echigo Yuzawa Station West Exit at 13:45 ⇒ Arrive at Matsunoyama Onsen Satoyama Visitor Center at 14:45
【About fare of Bus】（One way）
Adults and Chirdlen: same price 2,500 yen (Tax included）/ 0 - 2 years old : free ( no seats available）
【For inquiry】
・Matsunoyama Onsen limited liability company Manma Satoyama Visitor center Phone call：025-595-8588（9:00 - 17:00） * Closed on Tuesdays E-mail: info@manma.be
Niigata Prefecture Govenor Registered Travel Agency No.3-349
・Snow Country Tourism Phone call : 025-785-5353 ( 9:00 - 17:00 ) E-mail : info@yuzawaonsen.gr.jp
Operating Bus company : Ginrei Kanko Bus