Abukuma Cave あぶくま洞

Go on an adventure in the depths of the Earth

Visiting a cave may seem like an unlikely activity in Japan: however, caving enthusiasts or the currious will be delighted to discover that the country is home to many interesting caves. Dare to take the plunge and discover the Abukuma cave, north of Tokyo?

What to see in the Abukuma cave?

The specific rock formations of the cave are all entitled to their nickname!

Your visit will begin with the "Ghost Tower", a set of stalactites where faces appear to form, then with the "White Porcelain Waterfall".

Further on, visitors will be able to admire the transparency of the stalactites, nicknamed the "Crystal Curtain". The "Dragon Palace" is a huge hall 13 meters high.

The highlight of the show is undoubtedly the giant stalagmite 2 meters high, nicknamed the "Christmas tree".

One of the specificities of the cave is the presence of a boxwork, a raised calcite stringer, which takes the shape of the honeycombs of a beehive. All these rock formations are highlighted by colored light spots that give a special atmosphere to the place.

Grotte d'Abukuma

The "Dragon's Palace"

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Grotte d'Abukuma

The "Boxwork" of the cave

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Address, timetable & access

  • Address

  • Phone

    +81 (0)247-78-2125
  • Price

    Adult (over 16 years old): 1200 yen Child (13 to 15 years old): 800 yen Child (7 to 12 years old): 600 yen
  • Access

    From March 14 to June 20: 8:30 am to 5 pm. From June 21 to September 30: from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. From October 1 to November 20: from 8:30 am to 5 pm. From November 21 to March 13: from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
  • Website

    https://abukumado.com/en/

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