Yuugendo Cave
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Japan's oldest cave, belonging to a 350-million-year-old stratum. Feel the romance of ancient times while viewing the fantastic stalactites and underground lake.
Highlights
- Japan's oldest cave
- Fantastic stalactites
- Mystical underground lake
- Romance of ancient times
- Comfortable year-round temperature
Basic Information
- Address
- Higashiyama-cho, Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Iwate
- Access
- About a 20-minute walk from Geibikei Station on the JR Ofunato Line Show route
- Op.Hours
- April - September: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM, October - November: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, December - March: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Cld.Days
- Open all year round
- Fee
- Adults: ¥500, Children: ¥250
- INFO
- The cave floor can be slippery, so please wear comfortable shoes. Also, the temperature inside is quite cool, so we recommend wearing warm clothing.
Overview
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