Akiyoshi Limestone Cave, Mine, Japan
Mine City in Yamaguchi Prefecture is home to Akiyoshidai the plateau with the highest concentration of karst formations in Japan, and Akiyoshido, the nation’s largest and longest limestone cave. The area which encompasses the plateau and the cave is a designated quasi national park.
The massive limestone cave has a total length of about nine kilometers, of which one kilometer is open to the public. The cave is spacious and easy to navigate, with ample lighting, paved paths and leveled steps. Various natural formations can be seen along the course, such as terraces of limestone pools filled with water, underground waterfalls and a lovely stream of cobalt blue water flowing along the path. There is also an adventure path for an additional 300 yen that is slippery and slightly difficult to navigate, but rewards challengers with a nice view of the cave from a higher perspective.
Epic Japan Culture & Adventure Route © Monika Newbound
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