Kiyotsukan

♨️Steps from the Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel, with its own sulfur spring

Niigata · Kiyotsukan

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A Simple Inn at the Gorge Entrance

• 🏯Set in Kiyotsukyo Yumoto Onsen in Tokamachi, Niigata, this is the closest inn to the Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel.
• 🔥Guests are welcomed to sit by the irori hearth in the lobby with a hot cup of tea — an unpretentious, homely inn.
• 🌿A member of the Association to Preserve Japan's Secluded Hot Spring Inns and the association of source-fed onsen inns.

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Yakushi-no-Yu — Simple Sulfur Spring

• ♨️The spring, named Yakushi-no-Yu, was struck in 1968 and flows free-running straight from the source.
• 🧪A simple sulfur spring (hypotonic, alkaline, high-temperature) at 48°C, described as having a reducing power of minus 360 mV.
• 💪Said to help with neuralgia, muscle and joint pain, poor circulation and fatigue; the separate men's and women's indoor baths are open any time during your stay.

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Private Open-Air Bath by the River

• 🏞️Facing the Kiyotsu river right in front of the main building, this guests-only open-air bath takes in the sweeping scenery.
• 🔒It is reserved privately — book your time slot at check-in.
• 💧Two different source springs feed the bath, and in winter you can soak surrounded by snow.

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Tatami Rooms Close to Nature

• 🛏️The inn has 11 relaxing Japanese-style tatami rooms.
• 🪟Most are on the scenic third floor, with mountains and valley right outside the window.
• 🧴Yukata, towels, toothbrushes, shampoo, fridge, TV and safe are provided; some rooms have a toilet and some do not.

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Medicinal-Style Local Cuisine

• 🍲Dishes use local mountain vegetables, river fish and Uonuma Koshihikari rice among carefully chosen ingredients.
• 🥢Homely flavors that bring out each ingredient are served as Kiyotsukan's own yakuzen (medicinal-style) cuisine.
• 🕕Dinner is from 6 pm in the dining room and breakfast from 8 am in the first-floor Lounge Koshiji; menus change with the seasons.

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Facilities & Practical Info

• 🍽️The first-floor Lounge Koshiji serves as the breakfast venue.
• 🛍️The shop sells local Koshihikari rice and more.
• 💳VISA, Mastercard, JCB and UC cards are accepted; day-trip bathing is not available.

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Kiyotsu Gorge, One of Japan's Three Great Gorges

• 🪨Kiyotsu Gorge ranks among Japan's three great gorges and is a designated National Place of Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument.
• 🌋Its cliffs of columnar joints, formed as lava cooled, frame a clear, rushing river.
• 🔭The Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel is a one-minute walk from the inn, with three viewpoints and the Panorama Station at its end.

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Access & Parking

• 🚄From Echigo-Yuzawa Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen, take the bus bound for Morimiyanohara to Kiyotsukyo, then walk about 20 minutes.
• 🚐The inn offers pickup for the 1.8 km between the bus stop and the inn; contact them in advance.
• 🚗About 20 minutes from Shiozawa-Ishiuchi IC on the Kan-Etsu Expressway via Route 353; parking for 12 cars.

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Private Open-Air Bath by the River

• 🏞️Facing the Kiyotsu river right in front of the main building, this guests-only open-air bath takes in the sweeping scenery.
• 🔒It is reserved privately — book your time slot at check-in.
• 💧Two different source springs feed the bath, and in winter you can soak surrounded by snow.

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Tatami Rooms Close to Nature

• 🛏️The inn has 11 relaxing Japanese-style tatami rooms.
• 🪟Most are on the scenic third floor, with mountains and valley right outside the window.
• 🧴Yukata, towels, toothbrushes, shampoo, fridge, TV and safe are provided; some rooms have a toilet and some do not.

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A homely secluded-onsen inn where you can enjoy a sulfur spring and a private riverside open-air bath right by the Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel. Note that there is no elevator and some rooms have no toilet, so check when booking.

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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

• Parking lot
• Smoking is strictly prohibited in all public and private places
• Internet access

From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kiyotsukan?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Kiyotsukan located?

It is in Tokamachi. Address: 2126-1 Mizunoto, Koide.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.