Explore a Limestone Cave While Wading Through Water! Experience a Unique Activity at Senbutsu Limestone Cave!
Designated as a national natural monument, 千仏鍾乳洞 (Senbutsu Limestone Cave) is located about an hour's drive from Fukuoka Airport. Located in the Hiraodai area, famous for its karst landscape. It is a rare limestone cave that visitors can explore while walking through underground streams of clear water. It’s so popular in summer that visitors can expect a two-hour wait! After enjoying the cave, there is a cafeteria and a store, making it an ideal outdoor activity for families.
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Explore the Limestone Cave by Walking Along Underground Water Streams
A limestone cave is a cavity formed by the erosion of limestone by groundwater. Let's explore the 900-meter-long course, which takes 40 minutes round trip! The temperature inside the limestone cave is around 16 degrees Celsius regardless of the season, and the water temperature is 14 degrees Celsius, making it cool and enjoyable even in summer. For a more casual experience, you can turn around at the 480m point, which is also accessible in regular shoes.
Let's Visit 18 Spots While Getting Drenched!
The limestone cave has 18 highlights, including stalactites, stalagmites, and stone pillars. Some of them have unique stalactites named “巨乳 (Big boobs)”!
During your exploration, there are spots where the underground water level reaches your knees, and the ceiling is only 1.5 meters high, giving you a sense of adventure!
The Mystical Natural Scenery Is Perfect for Stunning Photos!
The stalactite known as "初音乳(Hatsunenyu)" is a popular photo spot. The ceiling is 1.5m high, and the stalactites are at a height where visitors can easily touch them. The marble-like floor and the stream with underground water flowing through the cave provide a mysterious landscape created by nature.
Free Sandals Available for Rent! Be Sure to Bring Clothes You Don’t Mind Getting Wet
It's helpful to bring shorts or pants that can be rolled up to your knees since you'll be walking through the water! Changing rooms and sandals for adults and children are available for free. You can also store your luggage in coin lockers. Access
| Address | 3-2-1 Hiraodai, Kokura Minami Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture |
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| Official website | http://www.senbutsu-cave.com/access.html |
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