Kagekiyodo Cave: A Samurai's Hidden Retreat
Discover Kagekiyodo Cave: A samurai's hidden sanctuary with stunning geological formations and thrilling exploration.
Explore Kagekiyodo Cave, a natural monument in Mine, Yamaguchi, steeped in legend as a refuge for the defeated samurai, Taira no Kagekiyo. Discover stunning limestone formations, ancient fossils, and a unique adventure course within this captivating subterranean world.
A brief summary to Kagekiyodo Cave
- 3108 Mitochoaka, Mine, Mitochoaka, Yamaguchi, 754-0302, JP
- +818396-2-2201
- Visit website
Local tips
- Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the cave floor can be wet and slippery.
- Akiyoshidai is one of the largest karst plateaus in Japan, so plan to visit the Akiyoshidai plateau and Akiyoshido Cave while in the area.
- Bring a light jacket, as the cave maintains a constant temperature of around 17°C (63°F).
Getting There
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Car
From the Edo IC on the Ogori-Hagi Road, accessible via the Chugoku Expressway's Mine-Higashi JCT, Kagekiyodo Cave is approximately a 5-minute drive. Limited parking is available near the cave. Be aware that parking may take longer during the summer.
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Public Transport
From Higashi-Hagi Station, take the Bocho Bus bound for Akiyoshido and disembark at the Taisho-do bus stop. From there, it's about a 20-minute walk to Kagekiyodo Cave. Bocho Bus also operates infrequent buses between Hagi (Higashi-Hagi Station), Akiyoshidai and Akiyoshido. From Shin-Yamaguchi Station, the Bocho Bus to Akiyoshido Cave is about 45 minutes. The Japan Rail Pass is valid on JR buses but not on Bocho buses.
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