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Otake Limestone Cave

Syohei Arai / CC BY-SA 4.0

Otake Limestone Cave

大岳鍾乳洞

Tokyo · Kanto

This compact limestone cave near Hinohara has tight passages, cool air, and an old-school countryside ticket hut. It pairs well with a forest walk or waterfall stop nearby.

Why it's hidden

Small private caves like this are overshadowed by Tokyo’s bigger mountain day trips.

Best season
Summer
Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
5.0· 1 reviews
Opening hours
Mon–Wed 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thu Closed Fri–Sun 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Adult admission ¥700 (junior high ¥500; elementary, age 3+, ¥300), one-time cave entry incl. helmet; group discount available. Per official Otake Cave site.
Nearest station
Mount Mitake Station

Today

9:00–16:00Fri closed

Admission

  • Adult admission ¥700 (junior high ¥500; elementary, age 3+, ¥300), one-time cave entry incl. helmet; group discount available. Per official Otake Cave site.

Stored weekly hours

Mon–Wed 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thu Closed Fri–Sun 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

How to get there

From Tokyo Station · ~1h 27m by car

Tags

cavenaturefamily-friendlyrainy day

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