Akiyoshidai Plateau/Akiyoshido Cave
Akiyoshidai Plateau is the largest karst plateau in Japan, at an altitude of 200 to 400 m, and mainly consists of limestone from the Paleozoic era, and numerous limestone caves eroded by rainwater. Akiyoshido Cave is the largest cave in Japan, located at the foot of the Akiyoshidai Plateau. The cave is said to be about 11 km long, but the first one kilometer is open to visitors.
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ACT & RELAXMore Information about Akiyoshidai Plateau/Akiyoshido Cave
Street address
- Akiyoshi, Shuhocho, Mine City, Yamaguchi
Access
- About 45 minutes by bus from Shin-Yamaguchi Station on the JR Sanyo Main Line
Opening Hours
- Akiyoshido Cave
March-November
8:30-17:30
December-February
8:30-16:30
Closed
- Open all year
Best season
- All year
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