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Fugoppe Cave

Fugoppe Cave

フゴッペ洞窟

Hokkaido

Fugoppe Cave is a nationally designated historic site on the coast at Yoichi, where a sandstone rock shelter carries more than 800 figures carved into its walls by people of the Zoku-Jomon period. The carvings show horned and winged human-like figures, boats and animals, and are viewed through glass from an enclosed exhibition building that holds the cave at a stable temperature and humidity. Photography inside is not permitted and a visit takes roughly thirty minutes.

Why it's hidden

One of only two decorated prehistoric caves known in Japan, sitting a ten-minute walk from a small local station yet passed by almost everyone driving between Otaru and the Shakotan capes.

Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
3.9· 465 reviews
Opening hours
Mon Closed Tue–Sun 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

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

Admission
Adults 300 yen; elementary, junior-high and high-school students 100 yen; 20 percent discount for groups of 20 or more.
Nearest station
Ranshima Station · 22 min walk
Website
town.yoichi.hokkaido.jp/machi/syoukai/fugoppe.html

Today

9:00–16:30Tue closedMon closed

Stored weekly hours

Mon Closed Tue–Sun 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

How to get there

From Sapporo Station · ~56 min by car

Tags

historycaveruinsmuseumhidden gem

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