Kawachi Wind Cave

A limestone cave located in Miyamae Kawachi, Taga Town, Inukami County, Shiga Prefecture. The cave is believed to have been formed some 5.5 million years ago in a karst system in the Unzen Mountains. Visitors are only allowed to go about 200 meters into the cave, but it actually extends 10,020 meters in length, making it the third longest cave in the country. The cave has been designated a Natural Monument by the prefecture.

Spot details

Address: Shiga Pref. Inukamiguntagachou Kawachi Miyamae Map
Area: Koto / Hikone Area
Phone: 0749480552
Hours: [During summer(Apr.-Oct.)]9:00-18:00(Last entry17:00)
[Winter season(Nov.-Mar.)]9:00-17:00(Last entry16:00)
Closed: When it rains or snows
Fees: [Admission fee] [Adult] 500yen [Children (5 years old-Elementary school students)] 300yen
Parking Lot: Available(40spaces)
※Fee400yen
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available (Available to the reception area, Not available after admission)
Wi-Fi: Not available
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Yes (small dogs allowed, large dogs not allowed)