Okayama
Mimasaka / Tsuyama
Nature / Seasons

Bitchu Bell Breast Hole

Japan, 8854-1 Kamimizuta, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture 716-1411

This limestone cave is known as Japan's oldest recorded limestone cave, which was recorded in the ``Japan's Three Great Annals'' written in the Heian period. Of the total length of approximately 800m, approximately 300m is currently open to the public as a tourist cave. You will be overwhelmed by the dynamic scenery, including the ``Five-storied Pagoda,'' which is said to be the tallest in Japan and is made up of 22 levels of stalactites, and the large stalagmite ``Caunai Fuji,'' which is 3 meters high and 5 meters in diameter. The temperature inside the cave is 9 degrees throughout the year, making it a cool spot in the summer and warm in the winter. From late June to early July, you can enjoy the scenery of mysterious Hime fireflies dancing wildly.

Business Time

April to October: 10:00 to 17:00, November to March: 10:00 to 16:00 Closed: Open only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from January to February *Please note that there may be sudden closures, so please call ahead to confirm. Open only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from January to February

Telephone number 0866-52-2962
Website http://ww9.tiki.ne.jp/~kanachiana/
Access
  • Approximately 15 minutes from Hokubo IC on the Chugoku Expressway Parking: 160 regular cars, 20 buses
Language 日本語
Other Price: 700 yen for adults, 500 yen for junior high and high school students, 350 yen for children (5 years old and over)

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