Mine Trip Overview
【OUTLINE】
Explore a natural cave located on Akiyoshidai, Japan’s largest karst plateau. According to legends, Japanese samurai warlords hid in the caves during their battles.
【HIGHLIGHTS】
・Discover a natural cave with a total length of 2,700m created over a span of 300 million years.
・The cave is located on Akiyoshidai, Japan’s largest karst plateau, and is also designated as a natural monument.
・According to legends, Japanese warlords hid in the caves during battle.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Mine, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Mine, Yamaguchi, Japan
【OUTLINE】
Explore a natural cave located on Akiyoshidai, Japan’s largest karst plateau. According to legends, Japanese samurai warlords hid in the caves during their battles.
【HIGHLIGHTS】
・Discover a natural cave with a total length of 2,700m created over a span of 300 million years.
・The cave is located on Akiyoshidai, Japan’s largest karst plateau, and is also designated as a natural monument.
・According to legends, Japanese warlords hid in the caves during battle.
Stop At: Kagekiyodo, Mitocho Aka, Mine 754-0302 Yamaguchi Prefecture
1.Meeting point：In front of Kagekiyodo Ticket Center
Akiyoshidai is home to the largest karst plateau in Japan. The terrain was created over a duration of 300 million years and has a myriad of underground caves. Experience Kagekiyo Cave, where you can explore the cave safely. It is said that samurais who lost in the Battle of Samurais – a battle that changed the history of Japan – hid in the caves and healed their wounds there in the twelfth century. Make sure to drop by Akiyoshidai and Akiyoshi Cave, Japan’s largest limestone cave, together with this plan.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Ikimehachimangu, 7 Akazumacho, Yamaguchi, 753-0067, Japan
2.Kagekiyodo（120minutes round trip）
・Ikimehachimangu ・Exploration course
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Kagekiyodo, Mitocho Aka, Mine 754-0302 Yamaguchi Prefecture
3.Tour end: Kagekiyodo Ticket Center
Duration: 5 minutes
