Takikan'dō Cave

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Witness the breathtaking "Ten no Iwatodaki" waterfall 880 meters underground! Embark on an adventure through this mystical cave.

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Overview

Located in Suma-machi, Iwate Prefecture, Takikan'dō Cave is a limestone cave boasting a total length exceeding 3,635 meters (ranking 10th in Japan) and a height difference of 115 meters (ranking 24th in Japan). The public area extends from the entrance to the Ten no Iwatodaki waterfall. Descending deep underground, you'll reach a dome-shaped space 60 meters high and 50 meters in circumference. A cave waterfall cascades from a crack in the ceiling, plunging 29 meters. This waterfall was named "Ten no Iwatodaki" (Heaven's Rock Door Waterfall) in 1958 (Showa 33) by the female poet Shiraren Yanagihara, who visited Takikan'dō. Marine fossils found within the cave attest to its former existence as seabed. It's also known as a filming location for the movie "Yatsuhaka Mura". Takikan'dō Cave offers a mystical atmosphere and a powerful sense of the grandeur of nature. It's highly recommended for those seeking cave exploration, adventure, and a touch of natural wonder.

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Basic Information

Address
298-81 Tsukura, Jōjū, Suma-machi, Kesen-gun, Iwate Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Iwate
Access
3-minute walk from Jōjū Station on the JR Kamaishi Line 3-minute drive from Takikan'dō IC on the Kamaishi Expressway Show route
Op.Hours
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Cld.Days
Year-end and New Year holidays (December 28th - January 3rd)
Fee
Adults: ¥1,100, Elementary & Junior High School Students: ¥500, Infants: Free
INFO
Open only on weekends and holidays during the winter season (November - February). Groups of 15 or more are welcome on weekdays by reservation.
HP
https://rokando.jp/

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