Cave Ikura

Cave

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A limestone cave 1,200 meters long and with a total elevation difference of 90 meters located in scenic Ikura Gorge in Ikura, Niimi City, Okayama Prefecture. The entrance to the cave is on a 240 meter tall limestone precipice. The cave was formed by rainwater erosion and features such as a 50 meter tall waterfall and icicle-like stalactites give the cavernous spaces within it a mystical quality. Visitors can view some 30 rare and unusually shaped stones and rock formations that are both strange and beautiful, such as the “Silver Screen,” “Water Clothing,” and “Jellyfish Stone.” Arisa no Miya, a shrine dedicated to a woman who suffered unrequited love and who is now revered as a goddess granting worshipers luck in love and marriage, stands at the cave’s exit.

Spot details

Address: Okayama Pref. Nimishi Ikura 409
Area: Takahashi / Fukiya Area
Phone: 0867752224
Hours: 8:30-17:00(Last entry16:30)
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Adults/High school students] 1,000yen [Junior high school students] 800yen [Elementary school students] 500yen
Parking Lot: Available(300spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available (English brochure Available)
Note: Temporary closure:Currently closed (information as of May 5, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Lovely cave and river

Reviewedï¼2016.10.15

This is a really fun outing for families. Keep in mind that it requires walking on slippery surfaces, and you have to watch your head if you are tall. They gave us an English flyer, and we enjoyed...
A fun! Day trip

Reviewedï¼2015.10.02

We took a day trip from Okayama. This cave is an easy 15 mins walk from the station. You will be greeted by a waterfall and many eateries lining the walkway to the cave. Most of them selling grilled...
Wow!

Reviewedï¼2015.01.02

The cave is amazing and beautiful. It looks as though the only thing that has been done is install just enough lighting to get by and spot the best rock formations, as well as install a bit of...