Ishigakijima-Ishigakijima limestone cave
Check it out and make a reservation early☆.
⬇︎Tuk-tuks and electric trikes are also rapidly gaining popularity☆
What is Ishigakijima Cave?
Ishigaki Island's largest limestone caveIt is a mysterious spot created by nature over the course of 200,000 years.
Not only the beauty of the gleaming white stalactites, but also the magical glow of the cave illuminations and the suikinkutsu, where you can enjoy the sound of dripping water,It’s a family-friendly attraction featuring attractions like Totoro’s stalactites.
How to get to Ishigakijima Cave
Ishigaki Limestone Cave is about an 8-minute drive from downtown,New Ishigaki AirportIt is located about a 30-minute drive from there.
① Exit the Remote Islands Terminal, turn left onto the road ahead, and turn left onto City Hall Street
② Turn right at the intersection where the Torinji Nishi-dori Road joins, then turn left at the intersection where Route 208 intersects.
③ Drive north on Route 208 for a while, and when you see the Nichiren Shoshu Shogyo-ji Temple on your right ahead, turn left just before it.
④ Turn right at the first Y-intersection and continue straight ahead; you'll see Ishigaki Island Limestone Cave on your left.
Access by ◆Bus
Take the Higashi Bus Route 7 (Yoshihara Line), which runs near Ishigaki Port, and get off at the ”Shizenmura Iriguchi” bus stop.
After getting off the bus, it’s about a 10-minute walk to the Ishigaki Island Limestone Cave.
How to Enjoy the Limestone Caves on Ishigaki Island
There are three facilities on Ishigaki Island where you can explore limestone caves, but I highly recommend the Ishigaki Island Limestone Cave—the largest on the island—as it’s well worth the visit.
Ishigaki Island Limestone Caves areDynamic topography and various stalactitesYou can enjoy these and more. Here’s a little preview♪
Totoro stalactite
"Totoro," a character from a popular Studio Ghibli filmBecause it resembles Totoro, it is called the "Totoro Stalactite."
Two thin stalactites shaped like ears extend upward from a large, round stalactite. Be sure to take a commemorative photo here!
Fairyland Square
The first plaza you come to upon entering the cave is Fairyland Plaza. Slender stone pillars made of calcium carbonate rise from the floor and extend toward the ceiling, andWhen light hits it, it sparkles beautifully.The following is a list of the most common problems with the
There are several open areas inside the cave, but this “Fairyland Plaza” is the one with the most distinctive stalactites.
Forest of Sculptures of the Gods
The Forest of the Gods is a spot lined with beautiful stone pillars; because they are so stunning that they appear to have been created by human hands, the name was given based on the metaphor that they might have been created by the gods.
It is so perfectly crafted that one can’t help but be captivated by the beauty of this art—created not by design, but by the forces of nature.
There are also a cafeteria and a gift shop, so both young children and seniors can relax and enjoy themselves.
Details of Ishigakijima Cave
| Location | 1666 Ishigaki, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture (View in MAP) |
| Access | A 30-minute drive from Ishigaki Airport |
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| toilet | ant |
| Business Hours | 9:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. (Last admission at 6:00 p.m.) |
