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Abukuma-do

BrianAdler, public domain

Abukuma-do

あぶくま洞

Fukushima · Tohoku

A 600m public stretch of an 80-million-year-old limestone cave system (3.3km+ mapped) in Tamura, discovered in 1969 during quarry work and opened to the public in 1973. Illuminated stalactite and flowstone chambers include the Silver Frost and Moonlit World formations.

Why we picked it

Located in Tamura City, Nakadōri.

Crowd level
Popular
Rating
4.2· 5,815 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

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

Admission
Adult (16+) ¥1,200; age 13-15 ¥800; age 7-12 ¥600; +¥300 for optional Discovery/exploration course; cash only.
Nearest station
Kanmata Station (JR Ban'etsu-tō Line)
Website
abukumado.com

Today

8:30–17:30

Admission

  • Adult (16+) ¥1,200; age 13-15 ¥800; age 7-12 ¥600; +¥300 for optional Discovery/exploration course; cash only.

Stored weekly hours

Daily 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

How to get there

Taxi from Kanmata Station (limited local bus service); ~15 min drive from Ono IC via Ban-etsu Expressway.

Tags

cavegeology

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