[2025 Takayama Attraction] Travel Guide for Hida Great Limestone Cave (Updated Mar)

#Natural Landscape Attraction: Hida Great Stalactite Cave (Hida Great Stalactite Cave) 📍Address: 1147, Nibugawa-cho, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture 🕰️Business hours: 08:00–17:00 💰Average consumption: Adults (high school students and above) ¥1100 / Children (elementary and junior high school students) ¥550 💞Recommendation reason: An unexpected attraction, because I had never heard of this place before. This is a stalactite cave discovered during the Showa period. It is 800 meters long and 900 meters above sea level. It is the highest stalactite cave in Japan. Transportation tips: Take the Hirayu Shinhotaka Line bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center. There is a bus every hour and the one-way trip takes about 30 minutes. You need to transfer to a special bus to reach the Big Stalactite Cave when you get off the bus. So when you buy your ticket at Takayama Station, you will be given a shuttle bus schedule in addition to the original bus ticket. Take the bus to the tourist information center at "Hida Big Stalactite Cave Station". The driver will arrange a time with you to take you back and forth between the bus station and the Big Stalactite Cave. When you arrive at the entrance of the stalactite cave, you will see a super huge pot. It is said that this pot was really used in the past. The pot is called "Japanese Ichisaku Nuo Pot" and is said to be related to Ryomen Sukuna in Jujutsu Kaisen. There is a gentle slope from the pot to the entrance. The entrance to the large stalactite cave is only about 160 centimeters. The temperature in the cave is only about 10 degrees all year round, and it is really gloomy and creepy in winter. I heard that you need to turn on the air conditioner in summer to ensure a suitable environment for stalactites. Apart from being wet and cold when entering the stalactite cave, the road surface inside the cave is well designed and the route is clearly marked, but it is wet all year round and there are slippery road reminders and notices everywhere. The Japanese like to give names to stalactites to make them more attractive. Some places have lighting effects, mostly blue, purple or white light. There are also some decorations to set off the atmosphere, and signs to introduce the stalactite scenery. There are also many small waterfalls, and occasionally some secret places. Usually the roads in these places are particularly rugged and narrow, and you have to climb a lot of stairs. Because the temperature inside the cave is relatively low, there is still wine stored there. The whole area is divided into three major sections. If someone is feeling unwell, they can leave in the middle. I think this design is very considerate. There is a small shrine at the exit, and then you can go back to the entrance, where there are some shops and restaurants where you can buy souvenirs. Finally, you can take the free shuttle bus back to the Hida Great Stalactite Cave Tourist Information Center.

#2月好去地方2025 Hida Stalactite Cave ~ "A fusion of geological wonders and romantic 💕 holy places" Japan has long been the first choice for many people to go abroad, and there are many well-known tourist attractions, but there are also many undiscovered secret places. Today, I will introduce you to the "Hida Great Stalactite Cave" in Gifu Prefecture! ! Because it is located in the mountains, the temperature here is low all year round. You can also see beautiful snow scenery when you visit in winter. If you happen to like fewer people and have a special liking for snow scenery, you can come here for a walk! ! 📕Geographical knowledge: Hida was an ocean 250 million years ago. The living corals 🪸 and the skeletons of dead creatures 🦴 formed "limestone". Gradually, the ocean became land, and the Japanese Alps were born at this time. Over the years, rain eroded the mountain and formed underground caves. As the valley deepened, the coral fossils from 250 million years ago gradually emerged, forming the current limestone caves! ! 🕳️Introduction to the stalactite cave: Located between "Hida Takayama ⛰️" and "Okuhida Onsen Village", it is about 800 meters long and 900 meters high. It is the "highest sightseeing stalactite cave" in Japan. The temperature inside is maintained at 12 degrees all year round. You can enjoy the white snow in winter and it is a good place to escape the heat in summer! ! The important thing is that this attraction is a pet-friendly space. You can spend a relaxing time with your beloved pet. It's awesome. ✨Must-see attractions: ~Night view of Dragon Palace~ It is the prelude after entering the cave. Here you will find blue and red lights on it. In addition to creating a mysterious atmosphere, the main purpose is to prevent the growth of "moss". Isn't it knowledgeable? ! ~Dream Palace~ This is a fantastic scene created by many "soda tubes". Soda tubes refer to stalactites that grow from top to bottom like "icicles". Combined with the reflection of the indoor lights, it has a deep blue feeling! ~Aishen Scenic Spot~ It is an underground tunnel connecting the first and second caves. It creates a dreamy and imaginary space with various LED lights. Just as the name suggests, passing through the tunnel will deepen the love between couples~~ ~Moon World~ It is a unique landscape formed by natural coral caves. Stalactites have many cracks in their growth. With the dim yellow light, it feels like a bare "bad land". If you have been to Kaohsiung Moon World, you will understand that feeling~~The passage here is very narrow and dangerous. If you have poor leg strength 🙀 or children, please consider it yourself❗️ ~First Sukuna Hot Pot~ Travelers who have watched "Jujutsu Kaisen" should be familiar with "Ryomen Sukuna". Ryomen Sukuna's hometown is in "Hida". Sukuna is a great hero in the local culture! ! It’s quite different from the evil feeling in the comics! ! : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :

#GlobalTravel For travelers who love to explore cave wonders, the Hida Great Limestone Cave is definitely a must-visit place! The Hida Great Stalactite Cave is a geological wonder. It took millions of years to form. The water dripping from the cave accumulates on the surface of the stone bit by bit, slowly condensing into various unique stalactites~ This large stalactite cave in Gifu Prefecture has fascinating geological wonders, but the stairs inside the cave are quite narrow and steep... It may be a little inconvenient for the elderly or children🥲 Although the stalactite landscape in the cave is not very special to me and I am a little disappointed, the "Lovers' Sanctuary" near the exit is a place that left me with deep memories🤍It is very suitable for couples to stop and take pictures~

This cave is truly worth to pay a visit when people go to Okinawa. The cave is considered quite warm in winter time and the cave looks mysterious with the lighting. It took me almost one hour to walk through the underground cave. I get to see the snake soak in alcohol and other exotic fruits. It’s an eye wide shot experience to me.

Hida Great Limestone Cave has been selected as a sacred place for lovers, and there is a monument there! The lighting inside the cave makes it a perfect date spot😊 And Nyukawa-cho, Takayama City, is also famous as a place associated with Ryomen Sukuna, and near the entrance to Hida Great Limestone Cave, there is the best Sukuna hotpot in Japan! In the parking lot, materials about the history of Ryomen Sukuna are also on display✨ In addition to the cave, there are many other places to see, so it is recommended for sightseeing😊 [Hida Great Limestone Cave] 📍1147 Himen, Nyukawa-cho, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture 🚗Free parking available #HidaTakayama #HidaGreatLimestoneCave #SacredPlaceForLovers #RyomeSukuna #GifuTrip #Date #RecommendedForDates #GoingOutWithChildren