2025 Mine Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

This is a large limestone cave that is also a special natural monument. The sightseeing course is about 1 km long, and the various beautiful formations inside the cave are overwhelming! The temperature is a comfortable 17℃. There is an adventure course for an additional fee, and you can explore by diving between the narrow stalactites or climbing up the ladders with a flashlight. (300 yen per person/time) This is a mysterious and impressive limestone cave, and is a recommended spot that you should see for yourself! [Akiyoshi Cave] Admission fee/Adult | High school students 1300 yen, junior high school students 1050 yen, elementary school students 550 yen (Group discounts available for 20 people or more) 📍 Akiyoshi, Akiyoshicho, Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 🚗Parking available #Domestic travel #Tourism #Akiyoshi Cave #Outing with children #Limestone cave #Breathtaking views #Outing #Trip #Yamaguchi sightseeing #Special natural monument #Trip with children

Akiyoshidai Safari Land This is an area where you can buy your own food separately from the feeding bus and get up close and personal with the animals There was a baby kangaroo there and I was able to see it in its pouch🦘💕 Its fur is fluffy and friendly♩ Feeding the famous white tigers is very popular and there are only a limited number of them, so if you definitely want to experience it, you should plan your time accordingly🐯 There is also a kids' area where children can interact with them safely. There are guinea pigs and rabbits😊 #Yamaguchi #AkiyoshidaiSafariLand #Zoo #tripmemory2022

A restaurant in Akiyoshidai Safari Land If you sit by the window, you can see the red pandas☺️💕 You can also go around the outside of the restaurant to see them! I ordered the recommended roast beef bowl and the famous Yamaguchi kawara soba😋✨ I never thought I'd be able to eat kawara soba at a restaurant in a zoo...!! After the meal, you can look at souvenirs or take a leisurely stroll or play in the amusement park or zoo☺️ #tripmemory2022 #Yamaguchi #AkiyoshidaiSafariLand #Zoo #Restaurant

#WesternJapan A limestone cave in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture It's been years since I've been here. I used to drive there a lot when I was a student, but it's been a while since I've been to Akiyoshido I wonder if it was this big It's amazing how nature can be, and it's always a big surprise. There's a safari nearby, so families can enjoy it too. #YamaguchiTourism #Akiyoshidai #Akiyoshido #LimestoneCave #AkiyoshidoLimestoneCave

Mysterious cobalt blue pond🌊 📍Yamaguchi, Japan🇯🇵 . . About an hour by car from Shimonoseki city🚗 A spring quietly nestled in a shrine. . A wonder of nature. The cobalt blue was a beautiful and mysterious pond☺️ . The water is so clear that it has been selected as one of Japan's 100 best waters! It seems that trout are also farmed there🐟 Locals were also coming to draw water☀︎ . The food made with such clean water would definitely be delicious~🤤♡ . Akiyoshidai is nearby! (3rd photo) #photogenicspot

. A place I definitely wanted to stop by in Yamaguchi Prefecture. I went to Akiyoshidai and Akiyoshido 🌿 . As one of the largest karst plateaus in Japan, the land is so vast as far as the eye can see! A place that makes you want to stop the car and take a deep breath 😊☀︎ . . After enjoying Akiyoshidai, we went to Akiyoshido. It was my first time to see such a huge limestone cave! . There was also an adventure course where you could climb the limestone cave in an athletic way. It was more thrilling and scary than I thought 😂 . The limestone cave is large, so it took about an hour and a half to go there and back? I was able to get rid of my lack of exercise 🚶‍♀️lol #photogenicspot

The beauty of the shape, created over many years, is a mystical and healing spot!! The limestone cave is cool in summer and warm in winter, so it is recommended for sightseeing in any season🙆‍♀️The autumn leaves are also very beautiful right now🍁(I think they will become even more beautiful from now on🤲)【Akiyoshi Cave】Address: Akiyoshi Hiroya, Akiyoshicho, Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture#Autumn leaves #Ginkgo #Maple#Limestone cave#Historic site#Couple trip#Amazing nature#Trip with children

. #YamaguchiGourmet #MineCityGourmet #YamaguchiLunch #MineCityLunch #MineLunch #OfukuLunch #Asahikan 📍2312-1 Ofukushita, Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture ☎0837-56-0813 #AsahikanSetMeal #PorkPiccata #FriedShrimpSetMeal Very tasty and good value for money👍🏻 ̖́- Of course the main course, but the rice and simmered butterbur were also delicious🤤 The whimsical set meal, which always includes fresh sashimi, was closed on Sundays and holidays ﹏ �Ꙭ꙳ I'll try again😊😊 The Ofuku Roadside Station is nearby, so it's perfect for lunch on the day you go to a hot spring♨️

Akiyoshido Cave, located in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, is one of Japan's largest limestone caves and has been designated as a Special Natural Monument by the government. The total length of the cave is approximately 11.2 km, with about 1 km open to the public as a tourist route. Inside the cave, the temperature remains constant at around 17°C throughout the year, making it comfortable to explore with a light jacket during summer 💡 There are three entrances to the cave, but the most recommended one is the main entrance near Municipal Parking Lot No. 1. The scenery just before entering the cave is stunning. While the municipal parking lot costs 500 yen, there are privately operated parking lots nearby that charge between 100 to 200 yen, allowing for budget-friendly options◎ As a popular tourist destination, the cave tends to get crowded around noon, so visiting early in the morning is highly recommended. On weekends, there are circular sightseeing buses available, making it convenient to explore nearby attractions as well. ⸻ 🕒 Operating Hours • Regular Season (March–November): 8:30 AM–5:30 PM (Cave closes at 6:30 PM) • Off-Season (December–February): 8:30 AM–4:30 PM (Cave closes at 5:30 PM) • Entry from Kurotani Entrance or Elevator Entrance is allowed until 4:30 PM ⸻ 💴 Admission Fees • Adults (High school students and above): 1,300 yen • Middle school students: 1,050 yen • Elementary school students: 700 yen ⸻ 📍 Access • Address: 3449-1 Akiyoshi, Akiyoshicho, Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, 754-0511 • Public Transportation: About 40 minutes by bus from JR Shin-Yamaguchi Station, get off at "Akiyoshido" and walk about 10 minutes • By Car: About 5 minutes from "Akiyoshidai IC" via the Ogori-Hagi Road, accessible from the Chugoku Expressway "Mine East JCT" ⸻ 🚗 Parking Information • Municipal Parking Lot No. 1 (200 spaces) & No. 2 (300 spaces): 500 yen per car, free for motorcycles (No. 1 only) • Kurotani Entrance Parking Lot (120 car spaces, 10 bus spaces): Free • Elevator Entrance Parking Lot (150 car spaces, 2 bus spaces): Free ⸻ 🌟 Adventure Course Adventure Course (300 yen): Experience thrilling activities like climbing ladders and squeezing through gaps between stalactites while holding a flashlight. If you plan to take on this challenge, make sure to wear sneakers and pants!

We entered this cave without knowing that it will be kilometers of walk. But the view inside and outside is fulfilling. After leaving the cave, we visited souvenir shops and eat lunch at the restaurant nearby.

. #YamaguchiGourmet#MineCityGourmet #MineGourmet#OfukuGourmet #YamaguchiRoadStation#MineRoadStation #OfukuRoadStation #SherbetStation @michinoeki.ofuku 📍4383-1 Ofukucho, MineCity, Yamaguchi ☎0837-56-5005 #SakeKasuSherbet #CassisSherbet #NishiHachimangu 📍887 Ofukushita, MineCity, Yamaguchi ☎0897-56-0244 #WisteriaFlowers#WisteriaTrellis 📷Photographed in late April 2025

This time, we will introduce Akiyoshido, one of the largest limestone caves in Japan, located in Yamaguchi Prefecture! The length of the cave is a whopping 11.2 km, making it the second longest in Japan! ✨The charm of Akiyoshido✨ The sightseeing course is about 1 km long, and there are many beautiful and mysterious sights to see, such as the terraced rice fields and the golden pillars. You will be captivated by the sights that have been created over many years. The temperature is also constant at 17°C throughout the year, making it cool in the summer and warm in the winter, making it comfortable to visit. One of the attractions is that you can visit even on rainy days. Please come and experience nature! 🕰️Opening hours: 8:30-17:30 🏖️Atmosphere/facilities: It is relatively clean, and it is cool, so you will need a jacket. 💰Price per person: 1,600 yen for adults, 1,300 yen for junior high school students, 850 yen for elementary school students 📍Location: 3449-1 Akiyoshi, Akiyoshi-cho, Mine-shi, Yamaguchi #YamaguchiUbe #Spring0yentrip

When I went to Akiyoshidai on a trip to Yamaguchi, I was searching for a cafe to go to, and I found a really nice shop❣️ A stylish space where you can enjoy something out of the ordinary✨ When you open the door, you are drawn into a unique world view... If you look closely, you can see coffee cups on the ceiling☕️ There is also a roasting room, and the delicious aroma of coffee was floating around the store🥰 ────────────── ☕️Yemen (dark roast)...¥800 ────────────── The coffee, which is slowly brewed using a cloth drip coffee roaster, is rich in aroma and very mellow🥹✨ You can choose from light to dark roast, so you can choose the flavor you like🙆♀️ The owner who brews the coffee is so cool that I can't help but stare at him😍 The quiet space was very relaxing🥰 ────────────── sonoda coffee 📍3118-1 Okubun, Omine-cho, Mine-shi, Yamaguchi ☎️090-9733-5053 ⏰11:00-17:00 ◻️Evening Cafe Day 11:00-21:30 (Closed) Irregular holidays 🅿️Available #YamaguchiTrip #YamaguchiTourism #MineCityTourism #YamaguchiGourmet #YamaguchiCafe #Spring0YenTrip

#0yentripFebruary2025 ▼Tsunoshima Observatory It's great to see both the blue sky and the sunset There is free parking. It's a good idea to go while the weather is good! The sunset is also spectacular, so please visit. ▼Motonosumi Shrine The stairs are very difficult in the summer. You can experience throwing money into the offering box right above. ▼Akiyoshi Cave There is a 100 yen parking lot a little away from the entrance Time required: 60 minutes Clothing: It gets quite cold inside the cave, so a jacket is a must ▼Meirinkan Not only the school building, but the surrounding scenery is also charming There are many things to see, so I recommend it #YamaguchiTrip #YamaguchiTourism #TsunoshimaOhashiBridge #MotonosumiShrine #Akiyoshidai #AkiyoshiCave #Meirinkan #MeirinkanSchool #Yamaguchi #HistoricalTour #Nature #SenzaKitchen #MatsushitaSonJuku

1. Tsunoshima Observatory A curved bridge that coolly crosses the emerald sea 2. Motonosumi Inari Shrine A beautiful place in Japan selected by CNN 3. Akiyoshi Cave A huge cave designated as a natural monument 4. Akiyoshi Observatory An observatory where you can see karst topography, and be sure to try the famous Mikkan ice cream! 5. Yuda Onsen Yuda Onsen Station, famous as a hot spring town. Enjoy the open-air footbath cafe! #JapanTravel #Yamaguchi

. #YamaguchiGourmet #MineGourmet #YamaguchiLunch #MineLunch #YamaguchiRoadStation #MineRoadStation #OfukuRoadStation #AmaiiroShokudo @amairo_shokudo 📍4383-1 Kami Ofukucho, Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture ☎0837-56-5005 #FriedChoshuChickenSetMeal #ChoshuChicken #BurdockTempuraUdon #BitoBurdock #ChickJuice #OrangeJuice #Calpis Monday, February 10th, there's still snow left But the sky was blue and it felt really good⛄ Ofuku Onsen has been closed since last month I hope it reopens soon😊♨️💛

Luxurious glamping in Akiyoshidai, a tourist attraction in Yamaguchi Prefecture 🏕️ Redondo Akiyoshidai is Yamaguchi Prefecture's first dome-shaped glamping site, opened in August 2022 📝 The spacious and stylish dome-shaped tents are very exciting 😍 It was a time when snow still remained, but the heating inside the tents was strong and comfortable enough to forget that you were in a tent ✨ There was a cottage next to each tent, and it had a refrigerator as well as a shower room 🥹 There was no problem of the toilet and shower room being far away, which is common in camping, so beginners could feel at ease 🔰 The BBQ for dinner was made with plenty of ingredients from Yamaguchi Prefecture and was very delicious 😋 - Yamaguchi Wagyu "Sankirameki" steak - Mutsumi pork sausage - Choshu chicken thigh grill There was also a fire pit in each tent, so we were able to relax while making s'mores 🔥 At night, we could enjoy the illuminations with music 🎼 The passageway leading to the tents was filled with glow-in-the-dark stones that absorb light and emit light, and they shimmered and looked fantastic 💎 Glamping and camping can be a pain because you have to carry a lot of things, but Redondo Akiyoshidai has a lot of free rentals, so it was a big help 😮💨 If you want to enjoy glamping in style and with ease, I highly recommend it 🫶 #Hotel review

🕯️ Akiyoshi Cave The largest and widest of the three major limestone caves in Japan There are souvenir shops and food stalls on the way to the entrance.ᐟ.ᐟ There is a spot inside the cave where you can look at old photos, and you can see that there was a huge line at the time. It takes about an hour round trip, but there was also an adventure course that costs extra! It's a very beautiful, large, and impressive limestone cave, so I think it's a place worth visiting at least once✨️ 📍3506-2 Akiyoshi, Akiyoshi-cho, Mine-shi, Yamaguchi-ken 754-0511 #0 yen trip January 2025

✵ Yamaguchi Prefecture 𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟥.𝟢𝟧 One of the three major karsts in Japan! To the vast karst plateau, Akiyoshidai👒💃🏻 The endless grasslands and the countless rows of white limestone are a spectacular sight! ! There is also a limestone cave called "Akiyoshido" underground, which was mysterious😮💨✨ You can also drive along the Karst Road🚗 Hiking is also good◎ (There is also a cafe where you can take a break☕️) It's also good to take in the spectacular views while driving◎ 📍Akiyoshidai, Yamaguchi Prefecture 🚗Free parking available🅿︎ #0yentravelJanuary2025 #Akiyoshidai #Yamaguchitourism

When I went on a trip to Yamaguchi, I heard about a famous curry restaurant that is a favorite among curry lovers and requires reservations, so I rented a car and went there❣️ The interior of the restaurant has a calm atmosphere with the warmth of wood, and the owner and his wife warmly welcomed me🥰 They have been eating their way around Nepal and East Asia for over 10 years, mainly in South India😳 ────────────── 🥢Meals Uthapam Chicken... 2,000 yen ────────────── Meals is a set meal of multiple curries and side dishes. I enjoyed the various flavors and textures 🍛 The rice is local, pesticide-free rice. The chicken is organic chicken from Akigawa Bokuen. Rather than being spicy❣️, it was spicy and made me feel warm from the inside 🥰 The overall taste of coconut milk was gentle 🤤 I didn't feel heavy at all 😋 Utapam was a crepe filled with vegetables, and it was chewy and similar to okonomiyaki, so delicious that I wanted to have a second serving ♡ ────────────── Manamana 📍445 Mana, Mito-cho, Mine-shi, Yamaguchi ⏰11:00-17:00 (Closed)Tuesday/Wednesday (Open during long weekends) 🅿️Available (within the store premises) #YamaguchiTrip #YamaguchiTourism #YamaguchiGourmet #YamaguchiLunch #MineGourmet #FuriTabiWinter

Beppu Benten Pond is a legendary spring pond. The water in the pond is a spring unique to the karst area. The water temperature is relatively cool, at 14 degrees Celsius, and the beautiful cobalt blue creates a strong sense of mystery. The cool water of the pond has been selected as one of the 100 best waters in Japan. You can experience the fun of rainbow trout fishing nearby and taste delicious cuisine. #2024TravelReview

📍Overwhelming power! A cool, hidden gem of a tourist spot! 🌟The path is well-maintained and easy to walk on, and there are lights along the way, so you can enjoy the fantastic atmosphere. There are signs in various languages. Even during peak tourist seasons, the cave is spacious, so you don't have to worry about the crowds. It's slippery, so we recommend sneakers. There are restaurants nearby where you can eat kawara soba, so be sure to stop by! 🚩Route 3506-2 Akiyoshi, Akiyoshi-cho, Mine-shi, Yamaguchi #Mine-shi #Yamaguchi #Akiyoshi-do #Akiyoshi-do Limestone Cave #Yamaguchi Prefecture Tourism

Akiyoshido Cave in Yamaguchi Prefecture Akiyoshido Cave, located in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, is one of Japan's largest limestone caves. Spanning approximately 1 km, the cave maintains a constant temperature of 17 degrees Celsius throughout the year, providing a cool retreat in summer and a warm haven in winter. Inside the cave, visitors can marvel at numerous attractions such as the 'Hyakumai-zara' (Hundred Plates) and the 'Golden Pillar,' showcasing the mystical landscapes crafted by nature. With well-maintained walkways, the cave is accessible and enjoyable for visitors of all ages, from children to the elderly. Akiyoshido Cave is a premier tourist destination in Japan, where beautiful nature and history converge. 📍Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gyhcSetDtxDYXtJR7

I visited Sonoda Coffee in Mine City, Oita. The coffee carefully brewed by the owner, the interior and decorations of the shop that are as exciting as Disneyland, the stylish sweets handmade by the owner that you can't find anywhere else Everything about this cafe is the best. At the roadside station Pompoko no Sato near the shop, you can enjoy cheap and delicious soba and udon. There's also a sauna nearby 🧖🧖 I had a fun holiday feeling the nature. I recommend it!! #0yentravelautumn

#Fukuoka Attractions Akiyoshido is a beautiful stalactite cave located in a magnificent mountain range, attracting many tourists to explore. When you enter the cave, you will be amazed by the various stalactites and stalagmites. These naturally formed wonders seem to be works of art by nature, with various shapes and amazing shapes. ⛰️ The air in the cave is fresh, and the sound of dripping water and the echo are intertwined, as if telling the long story of the cave. With the guide's explanation, you can learn about the formation process of these stalactites and the geological history behind them, which will give you a deeper understanding of this mysterious land. 📚 In Akiyoshi Cave, the lights shine on the stalactites, forming countless beautiful light and shadows, making people feel as if they are in a dreamy fairyland. Whether you want to take photos or just appreciate it quietly, every corner here is worth savoring. 📸✨

#Travelwithme Hello! It's Sora. This time, I went to Akiyoshidai, one of the largest karst plateaus in Japan, which spreads across the central and eastern part of Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, so I'd like to share the charms of Akiyoshidai with you! First of all, as you can see in the second photo, there are many bumpy rocks on the vast grassland, which gives you a mysterious feeling like you're in another world. You can really feel that you are away from your everyday life and in contact with nature. From the fourth photo onwards, you can feel the greatness of nature in the cave. Even in the summer, the cave is very cool, so it's perfect for summer sightseeing! Inside the cave, an automatic announcement is made to explain the cave. Therefore, even if you don't know much about caves, you can understand it well. When you leave the cave, you can see the spectacular view shown in the first photo. If you go to Yamaguchi, you can't miss this place!! #cave #yamaguchi #yamaguchitourism #yamaguchitrip #yamaguchiprefecture #nature #spectacularview

A delicious brown rice ohagi shop 📍376-1 Asa, Sanyo Onoda City, Yamaguchi Prefecture ☎0836-72-0050 Summer-only ohagi ice cream has begun No additives, only safe and secure ingredients used The crunchy ice cream and crunchy brown rice ohagi are really delicious, so give them a try! The colorful ohagi are also recommended as gifts 🎁 We even had them delivered frozen to friends far away The rice flour muffins are also interesting All the sweets are healthy and delicious #BrownRiceOhagi #OhagiYaIceCream

[Yamaguchi] Akiyoshidai Karst Plateau Drive along the Akiyoshidai Karst Road With a 360-degree view of the karst plateau, you'll feel like you're in a foreign country You'll see beautiful views that will blow away all the fatigue from driving here Enjoy a very pleasant drive!