Things to do in Mine

Akiyoshido Cave

Akiho-do Cave is one of Japan's three most famous caves, located in Akiyoshidai National Park in Miya City, western Yamaguchi Prefecture. A waterfall runs through the entrance to Akiho-do Cave, hence its ancient name, "Taki-no-na" (Waterfall Cave). Akiho-do Cave, along with two other limestone caves in Akiyoshidai, Kagekiyo-do Cave and Taisho-do Cave, were registered as a waterfowl sanctuary in November 2005 under the name of the Akiyoshidai underground water system. Located at the foot of Mount Akiyoshi, this is a well-known large stalactite cave with an entrance 24 meters high and 8 meters wide. The interior reaches a width of 200 meters and a height of 40 meters, with some sections reaching 80 meters. The sightseeing area is approximately 1.5 kilometers long, while the total length is about 8.8 kilometers. It connects to another smaller stalactite cave, Gezae Cave. The cave is filled with stalactites and stalagmites, interspersed with waterfalls and deep pools, all of which are breathtakingly beautiful.

Akiyoshidai

Akiyoshidai is located in the east of Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is the largest karst plateau in Japan and is recognized as a national park (4,502 hectares) and a special natural monument (1,384 hectares). The Akiyoshi limestone that constitutes Akiyoshidai was formed by coral reefs that were uplifted by changes in the earth's crust 300 million years ago. Limestone that dissolves in rainwater creates lava landforms (karst landforms). Coral reefs in ancient times turned into green grass fields and are still alive today. The four seasons of Akiyoshidai will give you a taste of different styles. The entire Akiyoshidai is designated as Akiyoshidai National Park, and is designated as a special natural monument along with Akiyoshidai's larger stalactite cave "Akiyoshido".

Beppu Bentenike

Akiyoshidai Safari Land

Opened in 1977, Akiyoshidai Natural Park Wildlife Park is a wildlife park that combines amusement parks and wildlife parks. There are more than 600 species of animals, including rare white tigers and white lions. Visitors can also watch cute red pandas while dining in the restaurant, and can also play many interesting rides, such as Ferris wheel or coffee cups.

Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park

Ofuku Onsen

Animal Contact Plaza

Akiyoshido Cave (Kurotani Entrance)

Nishinoichionsen Hot Spring, Hotaru No Yu

Karst Road