Why don't you explore the untouched nature of Matsuda Limestone Caves? The Matsuda Limestone Cave in Ginoza Village is a place where you can walk through the darkness with the help of your five senses and the light of your headlights. You can explore with a local guide, so you can rest assured! If you're lucky, you might even ✨ see the natural monument black-footed gecko Why don't you experience a mysterious world in Ginoza Village?

Nice to meet you all! Kumejima Visitor's Bureau. Kumejima, Kume Island a remote island in Okinawa with a population of about 7,300, is home to beautiful nature and rich culture. The Kume Island is located 100 km west of the main island of Okinawa, and access to the Kumejima is about 30 minutes by plane from Naha Airport on the main island of Okinawa to Kumejima Airport (7 flights a day). Kumejima Airport from Haneda Airport takes about 3 hours and 35 minutes. In addition, the ferry can be taken from the main island of Okinawa "Naha Tomari Port", Via Tonaki Island, it takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes to Kume Island Kanegusuku Port or about 3 hours by direct Kume Island flight. There are 1~2 ferries per day, so please be careful when using them. There are four ways to get around the island: town buses, rental cars, taxis, and bicycle rentals. You can rent a car from the airport if you make a reservation, and please check the reception desk of each company in the airport arrival lobby. There are town buses that go around the island (clockwise and counter-clockwise), the Airport Line, the Shimajiri Line, and the Kagiyama Line, and the Airport Line mainly operates according to the flight time, so you can easily use it. The Kume Island is about 23km and can be circled in about 3~4 hours by bicycle. The Kumejima has a number of fascinating sights. In this post, we will introduce some of them. The ruins of the Gusuku period scattered throughout Okinawa are called "Gusuku (castle)". Chinese ceramics are sometimes unearthed from Gusuku, and it is a spot where you can feel the remnants of the era when trade with overseas was thriving. Located at the top of Mt. Uejodake, "Uegusuku Castle Ruins" is the ruins of a castle built at the highest point in Gusuku. From the summit, you can see the entire Kume Island and it is also a superb viewing spot. "Gushikawa Castle Ruins" is a gusuku located on a limestone hill along the coast. It is also a nationally designated historic site, and Gusuku is characterized by a castle wall that mixes limestone and andesite. Next, we will introduce the beaches where you can enjoy the beautiful sea of Okinawa. "Ara Beach" is a hidden gem spot like a private beach surrounded by mountains. There is no doubt that you will be impressed by the beauty of the mysterious sunset as well as in the daytime! Shinri Beach, a beach with gentle waves, has an atoll right off the coast, and you can see the atoll up close at low tide. Since it is close to the airport, it is possible to watch airplanes take off and land. In addition, if you apply to the town environmental conservation division, you can use it as a campsite for free. "Mifuga Rock" on the shore of Yamatodomari is a tourist destination that means "female rock" in dialect. There are strangely shaped rocks created by the wind and tide, and it is a popular spot that is said to be a blessing for children. At Kumejima Tsumugi no Sato Yuimaru-kan, you can observe the dyeing techniques and works of traditional Kume Island pongee, and you can also enjoy weaving and dyeing Kume Island pongee. The Kume Island Museum is a museum where you can experience the history and culture of Kume Island, and holds permanent exhibitions of "Kume Island Nature and Culture" as well as special exhibitions. Next, we will introduce information on activities that you can enjoy in the Kume Island full of nature. The "Maine Beach", "Nakano Beach", and "Hatinu Beach" floating in the northeast of the Kume Island are collectively called "Hatenohama", and you can enjoy various marine activities! There are plenty of diving spots in the Kume Island for beginners to intermediate divers and above. Recommended for beginners, "Manta Station" is a popular manta ray encounter spot. You can enjoy Black Manta watching up close. In addition, the diving spot "Tombara", which is representative of the Kume Island with a huge rock height of about 50 m, has a maximum depth of 30 m, which is suitable for intermediate skiers and above, and the tide is strong, but it is also an attractive spot because there is a possibility of encountering schools of migratory fish, hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, etc. You can also explore the beautiful ocean world on a snorkeling tour. You can also enjoy the charm of Kumejima by strolling along the coastline in a "sea kayak" where you can enjoy the surrounding scenery while paddling on the sea. There is also a two-seater kayak, so you can enjoy it even with children. At the "Kume Island Horse Farm" where you can enjoy interacting with the horses, you can enjoy horse play that can only be experienced here! You can also use the "Umi Uma Asobi" to enter the sea while riding a horse, as well as your favorite horse play and a back menu on request. Yajiyagama Cave, the longest limestone cave in the Kume Island, which is about 800 meters long, offers year-round exploration programs. Depending on the program, you can explore the mysterious limestone cave in about 1 and a half ~ 2 hours. Don't miss the gourmet food of Kumejima! Kumejima is also famous as a shrimp farming pond. The quality is highly evaluated by the industry, and it is also certified as a "base production area" by Okinawa Prefecture. The season is December ~ May. In addition, sea grapes and awamori are also delicious specialties. It is also a perfect souvenir for Kume Island. Kumejima is a place where you can spend a rich time through contact with nature and cultural experiences. We will give you the best information to make your trip to Kumejima enjoyable. Thank you for your continued support!

The Japan sake "Tatsunosen" is aged in the Toma Bell Cave in winter. It is a rare liquor sold only in the town in a limited number. Junmai Daiginjo's sake is fruity but has a refreshing taste. This year's sales will go on sale on April 22. It will be almost sold out around the end of August, so be early.

Sirmichu in Hamahiga Island, Uruma City, Okinawa Prefecture It is said that two gods (Sirmichu and Amamichu) in Ryukyu mythology lived here and were blessed with children. Many people come to worship because of the benefit of being blessed with children. If you climb the 108 steps from the torii gate below, you will find the limestone cave. There is a sacred air in the air.

This photo was taken in the limestone cave of Abukuma Cave in Fukushima Prefecture. It was found by explorers who dug up a narrow place over a long period of time, and it took a long time to get this shape. When I was walking inside, it was like walking in a dungeon, and I remember being excited.

Went to the Nippara Limestone Caves (日原鍾乳洞) out in the backwoods of Tokyo. Was a really enjoyable trip and the cave was much cooler (11℃) than outside which was 30℃+. Afterwards we stopped by the drum bridge at Lake Okutama and ate at うおいち, an Oyster themed restaurant. All of the food was really delicious. Overall had a really great time

📍 Akiyoshi-dong, Miya, Yamaguchi ※The largest limestone cave in the western Japan where you can feel nature ⊿ Location One of the largest limestone caves in the Japan "Akiyoshido" opens at the southern foot of Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park, 100 meters underground. Passing through a grove of cedar trees with cool air that touches the skin, you will come to the entrance of Akiyoshido. The sightseeing course in the cave is about 1 km (the total length is 10.7 km, the second largest in Japan), and the temperature is constant at 17°C throughout the four seasons, making it cool in summer and warm in winter, making sightseeing comfortable. Even though I was in the middle of the summer of August, I was very cold and surprised at the inside of the limestone cave. I got used to the temperature inside so much that when I went outside, it was hot and humid and painful lol. ⊿ Entrance fee Adults ¥1,300 (High school students and older) Junior high school student ¥1,050 Elementary school students ¥700 There is also a group discount. Visit the website for details! ⊿ Area information Akiyoshidai Park Akiyoshidai Nature Park Safari Park Bentenchi Spring Water There are sightseeing spots full of nature nearby! 🗺access From JR Shinyamaguchi Station, take a bus for about 40 minutes and get off at Akiyoshidong 5 minutes by car from Akiyoshidai IC on Ogori Hagi Road via Minehigashi JCT on the Chugoku Expressway ⊿ Shooting iPhone11pro ⊿ Editing app adobe photoshopLightroom

📍 Akiyoshi-dong, Miya, Yamaguchi ※The largest limestone cave in the western Japan where you can feel nature ⊿ Location One of the largest limestone caves in the Japan "Akiyoshido" opens at the southern foot of Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park, 100 meters underground. Passing through a grove of cedar trees with cool air that touches the skin, you will come to the entrance of Akiyoshido. The sightseeing course in the cave is about 1 km (the total length is 10.7 km, the second largest in Japan), and the temperature is constant at 17°C throughout the four seasons, making it cool in summer and warm in winter, making sightseeing comfortable. Even though I was in the middle of the summer of August, I was very cold and surprised at the inside of the limestone cave. I got used to the temperature inside so much that when I went outside, it was hot and humid and painful lol. ⊿ Entrance fee Adults ¥1,300 (High school students and older) Junior high school student ¥1,050 Elementary school students ¥700 There is also a group discount. Visit the website for details! ⊿ Area information Akiyoshidai Park Akiyoshidai Nature Park Safari Park Bentenchi Spring Water There are sightseeing spots full of nature nearby! 🗺access From JR Shinyamaguchi Station, take a bus for about 40 minutes and get off at Akiyoshidong 5 minutes by car from Akiyoshidai IC on Ogori Hagi Road via Minehigashi JCT on the Chugoku Expressway ⊿ Shooting iPhone11pro ⊿ Editing app adobe photoshopLightroom