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Izuru Limestone Cave Temple Area

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Izuru Limestone Cave Temple Area

出流山満願寺

Tochigi · Kanto

Izuru’s temple area sits in a quiet limestone valley known for soba, caves, and forested prayer paths. The atmosphere is rustic and deeply local.

Why it's hidden

It requires a car or limited local transport, so most visitors never reach it.

Best season
Autumn
Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
3.7· 427 reviews
Opening hours
Mon Closed Tue–Sun 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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

Admission
Temple grounds free; Okunoin inner-sanctuary/cave viewing 300 yen adult.
Website
sano-kankokk.jp/?page_id=737

Today

9:00–16:00Tue closedMon closedFree

Stored weekly hours

Mon Closed Tue–Sun 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

How to get there

From Tokyo Station · ~1h 43m by car

Tags

templecaveramenforest

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