Hida Great Limestone Cave Travel Guide

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Hida Great Limestone Cave

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Explore Japan's highest limestone cave: a 250-million-year-old natural wonder with stunning formations and a cool, constant climate.

The Hida Great Limestone Cave, nestled in the mountains near Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, is a stunning natural attraction formed over 250 million years. As Japan's highest-altitude tourist cave at 900 meters, it offers a cool escape with illuminated caverns, rare helictites, and the Ohashi Collection Kan Museum.

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Opening hours

  • Every day8 am–5:30 pm

Opening hours as listed on the venue’s Google Business Profile. Hours can change for services and special events, so check with the venue before you go.

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1147 Nyukawacho Hiyomo, Takayama, Gifu 506-2256
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Getting there

Public Transport

From Takayama Nohi Bus Terminal, take a bus bound for Hirayu Onsen or Shinhotaka and disembark at Shonyudo-guchi bus stop (approx. 30 minutes). From there, use the special service phone to call for a free shuttle service to the cave entrance. A round-trip bus ticket combined with the cave admission is available at Takayama Nohi Bus Center. The set ticket for adults is JPY 2,560.

Car

From Takayama, drive east on Route 158 towards Okuhida Onsen Villages (approx. 25-30 minutes). Free parking is available onsite with a capacity for 300 cars.

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Venture into the depths of the Hida Great Limestone Cave, a natural marvel sculpted over 250 million years. Situated at an impressive 900 meters above sea level, this cave stands as the highest tourist limestone cave in Japan, offering a unique subterranean experience. The cave stretches approximately 800 meters, revealing a mesmerizing labyrinth of illuminated tunnels and chambers.Inside, discover a world adorned with countless stalactites and stalagmites, artistically lit to enhance their natural beauty. The cave is known for its rare helictites, curved stalactites that add to the otherworldly atmosphere. The temperature inside remains a constant 12°C (53.6°F) year-round, providing a refreshing escape from the summer heat.The Hida Great Limestone Cave is divided into three distinct sections, each offering unique sights. 'Nightscape of the Dragon's Palace' greets visitors with red and blue lights. 'Dream Palace' displays icicle-like stalactites. The third cave, 'Moon World', features a lunar-like landscape and a waterfall called the Fall of Happiness. For those with stamina concerns, exits are available after each section.Enhance your visit with a trip to the Ohashi Collection Kan Museum, located near the cave entrance. The museum showcases around 1,000 art pieces and decorative items from around the world.

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