Tag: Cave

Takamatsu: Shikoku's Hidden Gem

As the largest city on the island and location of the main transport hubs for commuting between Shikoku and the mainland, Takamatsu, in Kagawa Prefecture, is the most commonly visited city on the island. What does Takamatsu have to offer the average tourist, looking to get the most out of their tour of Japan?

Attractions Shopping Shikoku

Liam Carrigan

April 19, 2018

Ryugashi Cave - Hamamatsu

Ryugashi-Do is an hour’s bus ride from Hamamatsu. It was opened to the public in 1983, after explorers widened the cracks in the limestone to allow access and cleared away rubble. The length of the cave is about 1000 metres but only around 400 metres are developed and accessible to tourists. The stalagmites and stalactites at Ryugashido have been given whimsical names and are artfully lit so they appear resemble real things.

Attractions Chubu

Alyson

September 4, 2016

Mysterious Maki-do Cave

In the hot and humid Japanese summer it is nice to find ways to escape the heat. A trip to a beautiful natural limestone Makido cave in Okayama prefecture is a great choice for a day trip! Pack your bags, summer is here, let's escape.

Attractions Chugoku

Katariina

July 25, 2016

Inside the Ryuga Cave in Kōchi Prefecture

This famous place is one of Japan’s three greatest limestone caves, and was selected as an important geological feature of the country.

Attractions Nature Shikoku

December 29, 2014

Your Travel Guide to Okayama: 10 Fascinating Attractions in Okayama Prefecture

Okayama has plenty of fantastic tourist attractions. Let us introduce the best places to see in the prefecture.

Attractions Chugoku

December 8, 2014

Thrilling Cave Adventure at Akiyoshi Limestone Cave, Yamaguchi Prefecture!

Akiyoshi Cave in Mine City of Yamaguchi, is Japan’s largest limestone cavern. Earlier, this limestone cave had no formal name and was known as “Takiana” or “Waterfall Hole”;

Nature Chugoku

December 2, 2014