Tag: cave
Exploring Tokyo’s Biggest Cave: Nippara Limestone Caves
At the western edge of Tokyo prefecture, around 2 hours from the city centre, the Nippara Limestone Caves are a popular day trip for locals and tourists alike. Dating back hundreds of thousands of years, this off the beaten path site is...
Exploring Amano-Iwato, the Celestial Cave, in Miyazaki Prefecture
Entering the cave at Amano Iwato Shrine
The story of Amano Iwato Shrine and its celestial cave begins with the tale of the divine couple Izanagi-no-kami and Izanami-no-kami who give birth to the Japanese islands and various other...
The Mystical Taya Caves at Josen-ji Temple, Yokohama
Kanagawa Prefecture is Tokyo’s southern neighbour and home to some of the most popular day-trip locations, like the lively Yokohama and the spiritual sea-side towns of Kamakura and Enoshima. But with this notoriety inevitably comes the tourist crowds. For those looking for...
Caves, Hot Springs, and Sunsets: Why You Need to Visit Enoshima Island: Part 2
Welcome to the final instalment of our Enoshima Island guide. Now that you’ve heard the legend and toured the shrines, it’s time to dig into the rest of the island’s activities. Our previous guide brought you to the far side of the...