Last updated: December 21, 2020
Large limestone caves with a Buddhist history
This limestone cave is the largest in the Kanto region at 2.2 kilometers long. A walk from one end to the other takes around 40 minutes.
The cave was first explored around 400 years ago by Buddhist monks, and many of the areas of the cave have Buddhist names, including the “500 arhats” stalagmites and “Yama's staff,” a column-like rock formation.
665 Kawawa, Ueno, Tano District ( Map)
About 40 minutes by car from Shimonita IC of Joshin-Etsu Expressway
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (April to October), 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (November), 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (December to March)
Open daily
800 yen (500 yen for children)
