Bitchu-Kanachiana Cave

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Bitchu-Kanachiana Cave located in the northern part of Kibi-kogen Plateau is the oldest limestone cave in Japan. A place of natural artistry, the cave’s stalactites give it an air of mystery.
3 meters tall stalagmite called "Mt. Fuji in the cave", limestone pillar called "five-story pagoda", and the Japan's largest stalactite can be seen in the cave. The temperature inside the cave is about 9 degrees Celsius all year round, so it is cool in summer and warm in winter.

Opening Hours

• 9:00 – 17:00 (April – October)
• 9:00 – 16:00 (November – March)

Closed

• Monday - Friday (January - February) *except national holidays

Price / Entrance Fee

• 700 yen (General, Adult)
• 500 yen (Student)
• 350 yen (Child)

Access / Public Transport

• 40 minutes taxi ride from JR Bitchu-Takahashi Station

Related Links

• 備中鐘乳穴オフィシャルホームページ、 (Only available in Japanese)

Address / Location

• 8854-1, Kamimizuta, Maniwa-shi, Okayama, 716-1411

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