There are many caves in Japan. Yamaguchi is home to Akiyoshido, the nation’s largest and longest limestone cave. Several caves, formed during past eruptions of Mount Fuji, can also be found around Aokigahara Jukai in the vicinity of Lake Saiko. And Abukumado Cave is a 3000 meter long limestone cave network in eastern Fukushima Prefecture.
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Chasing Rainbows and Facing Fears at Takeda Castle Ruins and Ikuno Silver Mine
I have a confession to make: I hate haunted houses. As a kid, the looming fear that something would come to life and jump out at me from the dark terrified me to the core. So you can imagine my surprise, when I first entered…
Takachiho’s Amano Yasukawara: Where the Sun Disappeared from the Earth
Sponsored by Takachiho Tourist Association Located on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu, about an hour and 40 minutes east of Kumamoto and two hours and 15 minutes northwest of Miyazaki, Takachiho is a mountain village which is known for one of the most famous legends…
Jodogahama: A Visit to the Pristine Miyako Coast
As we drove along the coast to Jodogahama Beach, Iwate Prefecture, I could catch glimpses of the ocean between the sparse patches of trees that lined the road. From a distance the sea always looks a uniform pale blue, stretching out to the horizon. Yet, upon closer inspection,…
Abukuma Cave: Come Explore the Underground Caverns
Sponsored by The Tourism Association of Central Region in Fukushima Prefecture Abukuma Cave History First discovered on September 12th 1969, Abukuma cave is a 3000-meter long network of limestone caves located in Fukushima Prefecture. Only about 600 meters of the cave are open to the…
Izu Peninsula: Dogashima Blue Cave and Koganezaki Park
Sponsored by the Shizuoka Prefecture Tourism Association After my night in a ryokan owned by a fishermen family in the Kumomi Onsen village, I went to Dogashima on the western coast of the Izu Peninsula near Nishi-Izu. With its wild coasts and its blue cave, this part…
Nanatsugama Caves – Explore Magnificent Caves in Karatsu
Sponsored by Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation Nanatsugama Caves The Nanatsugama (“Seven pots”) Caves are located in Karatsu, in the Saga-prefecture of Kyushu. Rough waves have been eroding a huge lava plateau made from basalt for many years, consequently creating these incredible caves. The largest of the…
Ryusendo: Come See the Endless Cave Pools
Ryusendo Cave In Iwate, the northern part of Japan is one of those places for tourists, dwelling in the caves, and pool depths, along with the methods used to explore the freshwater pools, and the tunnels!
Enoshima Iwaya Cave: Take in some local history
On the south-western side of Enoshima lies the Iwaya Caves, a natural phenomenon packed with ancient historical artifacts from Enoshima’s long history.
Enoshima Chigogafuchi: Enjoy the beautiful coast
One of the more popular spots to visit on Enoshima Island is Chigogafuchi: a rocky coastal area where one can take in a beautiful ocean view.
5 Unique Ways to Enjoy Summer in Japan with a Camper Van
You can see a list of unique ways to have fun this summer without having to give up air conditioning and other comforting amenities. Let’s hit the road in an RV camper van!