2026 Mine Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in March)

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Here come the 11 stunning scenic spots in Japan that will take your breath away! 📸 These places are not only stunningly beautiful, but every snapshot looks like a masterpiece! Each spot holds the soul of Japan, and every frame is worth cherishing~ Come see which one you want to visit the most! 📍1. Kibune Shrine (180 Kurama Kibune-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) A must-visit shrine in Kyoto⛩️! Especially in summer, the "Kawadoko dining" and in winter, the "Snow Lantern Festival" are absolutely amazing~ The vermilion torii gates in the forest are stunningly beautiful! 📍2. Akiyoshi Inari Shrine (Akiyoshicho, Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture) A super rare golden torii gate🌟! It sparkles under the sunlight during the day and exudes a mysterious beauty at dusk~ Wearing a kimono here for photos is highly recommended! 📍3. Monet Pond (Itadori Ueda, Seki City, Gifu Prefecture) This is just magical! 🌸 Each season offers a different beauty, and the flowers and plants floating on the pond look like a scene from Monet’s paintings~ 📍4. Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka (Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) Ancient streets in Kyoto that take you back a thousand years! Strolling here in a kimono, every angle is super photogenic! 📸 📍5. Hino Mine Shrine (1 Kamimiya-cho, Asakura City, Fukuoka Prefecture) A must-visit spot for cherry blossoms! The night sakura combined with red lanterns in spring is breathtaking~ Plus, the spectacular row of red torii gates! 📍6. Shirakawa-go (Shirakawa Village, Ono District, Gifu Prefecture) A winter fairy tale world❄️! The gassho-style houses covered in snow, and the illuminated nights make it feel like a wonderland~ 📍7. Benten Pond Torii (Sakamoto 4, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture) A mysterious torii gate half-submerged in water! It’s said that when the torii is completely submerged, your wish will come true~ Go make a wish! ✨ 📍8. Onomichi (Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture) A romantic seaside town~ Climb the hundred steps to take in the sea views, paths, and temples—perfect for daydreaming and relaxing! 📍9. Iwato Ochiba Shrine (Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) A must-visit spot for autumn foliage🍁! The overwhelming sea of maple leaves is unbelievably beautiful~ 📍10. Hyakusaiji Temple (Sakata-cho, Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture) An ancient temple known as the "Autumn Color Scenic Spot"! Highly recommend visiting in the morning to capture photos of the misty atmosphere~ 📍11. Kurokawa Onsen (Oguni Town, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture) A hidden mountain hot spring gem♨️! Both the open-air baths and nude baths are fantastic~ 📸 Photography gear: LUMIX S1RII / S5II Save this list! Next time you visit Japan, don’t miss these stunning spots! Which one do you want to visit the most? 💕

Akiyoshi Cave Mid-May 2022 I used to go there often when I was a student, but it's been a while since I last visited. One of the largest limestone caves in Yamaguchi. It's so large, it takes about an hour round trip. The temperature inside the cave is about 17°C, so it's cool even in the summer. There are plenty of things to see, including the Hyakumai Iwa Rock. There seems to be an elevator for transportation. There is a fee for the adventure course, but it seems like it would be fun for kids too. How about making it a memorable summer memory? 🗾3506-2 Akiyoshi, Akiyoshi-cho, Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 📍Akiyoshi Cave ⏰8:30 AM to 4:30 PM 🗓No closing days #TravelingWithMe

#SeptemberDestinations2025 Akiyoshido Cave, located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, is a limestone cave formed by millions of years of dissolution. It's Japan's largest and most spectacular stalactite cave, boasting what are considered the world's largest "travertine terraces," also known as "Thousand-Meter Plates" or "Hundred-Meter Plates." On weekdays, the cave isn't very popular. On the day my sons and I visited, there were fewer than five groups of visitors. Public transportation isn't easily accessible, so it's best to drive. We took the bus from Yuda Onsen. You can also take the bus from JR Shin-Yamaguchi Station, which takes about 45-60 minutes. Be aware that buses are infrequent! After arriving at the bus stop, signs will be displayed to walk to Akiyoshido Cave. You'll first pass through a small forest filled with phytoncides. Once you reach the ticket office, you'll gradually notice the increasing humidity. Soon, you'll see the cave entrance and a pool of water. The water in the pool is an underground stream (an underground river), and it's this flow that creates the wonders of Akiyoshido Cave. Be sure to stop and take a photo here; this scene is a well-known tourist attraction! Personally, I prefer the view I get when I look back after entering the cave. Look! (Cover photo) Light shines in from outside, and doesn't that bright spot resemble Taiwan Island?! Entering the cave, the pitch-black space is shrouded in mist, with occasional cool breezes taking away the stuffiness. It's said that Akiyoshido Cave is warm in winter and cool in summer, with a constant temperature of 17°C year-round. There's little artificial lighting inside, and if there is, it's only white. With few visitors, it's a peaceful place to admire this ingenious work of nature. The trail is only about one kilometer long, but the entire walk takes two hours. Because of the dense concentration of landscapes within the cave, you should include time to stop and admire and take photos! We walked to the bottom of the trail, took the elevator to the ground level, and then followed the signs to Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park. Akiyoshido Cave was an underground cave, while Akiyoshidai is now an above-ground limestone formation. I think Akiyoshido Cave is more impressive! But since we're here, we might as well stop by Akiyoshidai! Because of this, I almost missed the last bus back to Shin-Yamaguchi Station!

📝﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏ Spot Details 📍Akiyoshidai Safari Land 📌1212 Aka, Mito-cho, Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 🕛Business Hours: 9:30 AM - 4:45 PM (Last Entry: 4:00 PM) 　Closed: Open Year-Round 💰Admission Fee Adults (Junior High School Students and Up): ¥2,600 Children (Ages 4 - Elementary School): ¥1,600 Children 3 and Under: Free 🚗Parking Available (Free, Capacity: Approximately 1,000 Cars) ✎﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏ Tips 🦒 Popular safari drives allow visitors to get up close and personal with lions, tigers, elephants, giraffes, and more. 🚌 You can also enjoy an exciting feeding experience by boarding a dedicated "safari bus." 🐾 There's also an area where you can interact with small animals and kangaroos, as well as an amusement park, making this a fun-filled day out. 🌳 Experience an extraordinary adventure surrounded by the natural beauty of Akiyoshidai. 🚉 Access: Approximately 30 minutes by car from JR Shin-Yamaguchi Station / Approximately 15 minutes by car from Mine IC on the Chugoku Expressway. --- #YamaguchiTourism #AkiyoshidaiSafariland #SafariExperience #FamilyTrip #AnimalLovers #ExtraordinaryExperience #TripWithKids #SummerThemePark

#Travel course #Japan #Yamaguchi 🇯🇵Japan 📍Yamaguchi Prefecture ✅️Busan-Shimonoseki Hamayu round trip ✅️2 nights on board, no local stay ✅️Yamaguchi day trip ⏰️Day1 17:00 Arrive at Busan Port, ticket issuance, currency exchange 18:00 Departure inspection, duty-free shop 18:30 Boarding, use of public bath and restaurant 17:45-21:30 Duty-free shop on board opens 21:00 Depart Hamayu 22:00 Lights off on board ⏰️Day2 07:30 Get ready to disembark 08:00 Immigration inspection, breakfast at Shimonoseki Station 08:30 Start of Yamaguchi one-day tour 09:30-16:00 Tour in progress (Tsunoshima Observatory-Motonosumi Inari Shrine-Lunch-Akiyoshi Cave-Akiyoshidai-Yuda Onsen) 17:00 Shimonoseki Station Mart Shopping 19:00 Hamayuu Boarding ⏰️Day3 07:00 Arrive at Busan Port 08:00 Disembark ✅️I recommend a day tour in Japan because it's a day trip ✅️Traveling to Japan by boat is romantic and fun

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!

#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

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

Akiyoshidai Safari Land was a total highlight of our trip! It’s amazing to see such a huge variety of animals, from lions and tigers to elephants and bears, in such a spacious, natural setting. The best part is the flexibility of the experience: • If you have a car: The drive-thru safari is incredible. You can go at your own pace and see the animals from the comfort of your own seats. It feels like a real adventure having a rhino or a pride of lions just a few feet from your window! • If you don’t have a car: Don’t worry! You can hop on the park’s Safari Bus. It’s a fantastic alternative that actually allows you to feed some of the animals through special screened windows, which is an experience you don't get in a private car. Whether you're driving yourself or taking the bus, it’s a must-visit. Don't forget to check out the petting zoo and the white tigers at the end!

Exploring #yamaguchi by car felt awesome — quiet coastal roads, open sea views, and peaceful spiritual spaces far from the crowds. ⛩️ Motonosumi Shrine Perched above the Sea of Japan, 123 vermilion torii gates stretch dramatically along the cliffs toward the deep blue ocean. Walking through them with the sea breeze and crashing waves below felt symbolic — like stepping into clarity. 💡 The offering box sits high above a gate — you have to toss your coin upward to make your wish! 🚆 Public transport: JR San’in Line to Nagato-Furuichi Station + 20 min taxi 🚗 By car: Easiest and most scenic option 💎 Beppu Benten Pond This natural spring glows in unreal shades of sapphire and emerald. The water is unbelievably clear, and watching koi glide beneath the surface felt deeply calming. 🚆 Public transport: JR Mine Line to Mine Station + 20 min taxi 🚗 Best combined with Motonosumi by car (about 1.5–2 hrs apart)

📅 Travel Itinerary Board the Sakura train from Shin-Osaka 🚄 Rent a car → Meet up with a friend at the airport ✈️ Motonosumi Shrine ⛩️ 🚗 To Tsunoshima 🏝️ 🍽️ Granvista Tsunoshima: Kawara Soba & Seafood Bowl Gelato 🍧 & souvenir shopping 🎁 at a roadside station 🚗 To Omijima 🏝️ Stroll along the walking trail 👟 🚗 🍽️ Hagi Shinkai: Fugu cuisine 🐡 🚗 To Airbnb 🚗 To Shimane ⛩️ Izumo Taisha Shrine 🍽️ Food strolling 🚗 Dinner Relax at a local izakaya 🍾 🚗 To Beppu Benten Pond Prayers & photos 🤳 🚗 To Akiyoshido Cave Strolling → Food tasting & souvenir hunting 🔍 🍽️ Burdock Soba 🍜 🚗 To Shin-Yamaguchi Return home via Nozomi 🚄

I went to the Safari Park in Yamaguchi. I recommend it because you can walk around it multiple times before coming back.

#hellohalloween Deep within the mountains of Yamaguchi lies Akiyoshido Cave, one of Japan’s most magnificent natural wonders. Stretching over nine kilometers, this limestone cave feels like another world — vast, mysterious, and breathtakingly beautiful. The cool air greets you the moment you enter, followed by the sound of dripping water echoing through the cavern. The illuminated pathways lead you past stunning rock formations, underground rivers, and shimmering stalactites that have taken millions of years to form. Each chamber reveals something new — towering ceilings that open into grand halls, pools of crystal-clear water reflecting the cave lights, and unique formations with names like “The Hundred Plates,” where thin stone layers stack neatly like natural shelves. The well-lit trails make exploration easy while preserving the raw, untouched feel of the underground landscape. It’s both an adventure and a quiet journey through nature’s artistry. Emerging from Akiyoshido Cave, you can almost feel the shift from darkness to light — the air warmer, the forest greener, and the sound of life louder. Whether you’re drawn by curiosity or the beauty of geology, this cave leaves you in awe of time itself, a silent masterpiece carved by water and stone beneath the earth.

📅 Itinerary Day 1: Tsunoshima Ohashi Bridge, Motonosumi Shrine, Yuda Onsen Day 2: Akiyoshi Cave, Kintai Bridge, Miyajima Day 3: Sandan-kyo Trekking, Saijo Brewery Village 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations: Yuda Onsen Ubl Hotel Recommendation 🍴 Restaurant Recommendations 📌 Useful Tips: Akiyoshi Cave is truly stunning. Highly recommended.

📍Akiyoshidai, Akiyoshido, Yamaguchi Prefecture We visited on a sunny summer day. ☀️ The parking lot was spacious, so it was easy to park. After walking for about two minutes, we were greeted by a spectacular panoramic view! The expanse of green and blue stretched as far as the eye could see, and we were deeply moved by the grandeur of nature. There were two benches, so we ate our packed lunch there. After that, we decided to run without worrying about being seen! Feeling the breeze with our arms outstretched...it was so much fun! After that, we found a hiking trail, so we decided to just keep walking. *We recommend wearing long pants as there are many overgrown areas. No matter how far you walk, nature is everywhere! What a wonderful world! After the walk, we had some mandarin orange soft serve ice cream. After that, we went to Akiyoshido! 🌻🌻Akiyoshido is highly recommended in Yamaguchi in the summer. 🌻🌻 After handing over our ticket stub and walking a few steps...what is this? It was about -10°C!? It's so cool you'll think you're in the cool air, making it the perfect summer spot. Many families with children enjoy walking through the fantastical limestone cave in the cool air. Why not consider this as your next autumn trip? #Autumn #Yamaguchi #Akiyoshidai #Akiyoshido

Akiyoshi Cave in Yamaguchi Prefecture A popular destination for locals, it offers a cool summer experience. The water's vibrant colors before entering the cave are a work of art. #Yamaguchi #ShimonosekiTravel

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip Taishodo Cave, located in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, is one of the many limestone caves beneath Akiyoshidai Plateau. It's a magical space carved by nature over the course of many years. ✨ Compared to Akiyoshido Cave, it's less visited by tourists, making it a popular "hidden gem" where you can enjoy the quiet cave. When you visit, you'll find the cave is cool and comfortable, even in the summer! The illuminated stalactites rising from the surface are like an underground art museum, and the power of nature is truly awe-inspiring. Guided tours are also available, allowing you to explore while learning about the geology and history. 🔦 🚃Access: Take a bus from JR Shin-Yamaguchi Station for approximately 50 minutes, then get off at Akiyoshido Cave, then take a taxi for approximately 10 minutes. 🚗By car: Approximately 20 minutes from Mine IC on the Chugoku Expressway (parking available). Enjoy a quiet adventure with your partner, or immerse yourself in the mysteries of nature on a solo trip. Next time, I'd like to visit on a rainy day to fully appreciate the cave's tranquility... That's what I feel! 🌧️ Taishodo Cave #ExploringStalactites #UndergroundArt #NatureOfAkiyoshidai #MineSightseeing DomesticTravel #CouplesTravel #SoloTravel

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip Beppu Benten Pond, located in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, is a striking, crystal-clear blue spring-fed pond. It's a mystical spot, selected as one of Japan's "100 Famous Waters." ✨ The water springs from underground, so crystal clear, it's enchanting on sunny days, as if the blue of the sky and the blue of the water blend together. 🌈 When I actually visited, the pond's tranquility and beauty were breathtaking. The trees and sky reflected on the water's surface were like a painting, and I couldn't stop taking photos. 📸 Nearby, you can also enjoy famous water coffee and soft-serve ice cream made with Benten Pond water, making this a trip that will soothe your senses as well. 🍦☕ 🚃Access: Approximately 15 minutes by taxi from JR Mine Station. 🚗By car: Approximately 20 minutes from Mine IC on the Chugoku Expressway (parking available). Enjoy a quiet moment with your partner, or a soothing solo getaway. Next time, I'd like to visit during the autumn foliage season and enjoy the contrast of the pond's blue and red... That's what I'm feeling! 🍁 Beppu Benten Pond #Top100FamousWaters #MysteriousPond #RelaxingSpot #MineTourism DomesticTravel #CoupleTravel #SoloTravel

#AbsolutelyFreeTravel Akiyoshidai Safari Land in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, is an exciting safari park where you can experience the world of wild animals up close by car or private bus! The thrilling drive-through zone, where lions, elephants, giraffes, and more appear right before your eyes, makes you feel like you're in Africa. 🌍✨ When you actually visit, the moment a lion walks past the bus window is breathtaking! 🦁 The petting zoo lets you interact with capybaras and rabbits, and even feed them—a place that's both relaxing and exciting at the same time. This is a well-equipped facility that's perfect for families, couples, and solo travelers alike. 🚃Access: Approximately 60 minutes by bus from JR Shin-Yamaguchi Station. Get off at Akiyoshidai Safari Land. 🚗By car, approximately 20 minutes from Mine IC on the Chugoku Expressway (parking available). Share this thrilling experience with your partner, or enjoy a solo trip to meet the animals. It's a place I'll definitely return to, next time to see the animals in different seasons. 🦓🌿 Akiyoshidai Safari Land #SafariExperience #AnimalTrip #MineTourism DomesticTravel #CoupleTrip #SoloTrip

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip Akiyoshidai, located in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, is known as one of Japan's largest karst plateaus. It's a breathtaking spot, featuring expanses of otherworldly white limestone and green grasslands. ✨ A leisurely stroll through the natural scenery, which changes with the seasons, will leave you feeling refreshed. 🍃 When you visit, you'll find that walking through the grasslands with the breeze is incredibly refreshing, and the picturesque scenery is breathtaking no matter where you look! There are also well-maintained hiking trails, making it a safe and enjoyable experience even for beginners. Nearby, you'll also find limestone caves such as Akiyoshido and Taishodo, making this an area where you can fully enjoy nature for a whole day. 🦴 🚃Access: Take the bus from JR Shin-Yamaguchi Station for about 45 minutes, then get off at Akiyoshido, then walk for about 20 minutes. 🚗By car: Approximately 15 minutes from Mine IC on the Chugoku Expressway (parking available). Enjoy a nature walk with your partner, or a solo trip to refresh your mind. It was a place I'd love to return to again in the autumn when the pampas grass sways. 🍂 Akiyoshidai #KarstPlateau #ScenicHiking #NatureTravel #MineTourism DomesticTravel #CoupleTravel #SoloTravel

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip Beppu Benten Pond is located in the tranquil countryside of Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, near Akiyoshi Cave, where the original Japanese landscape unfolds. The clear turquoise water springs from the groundwater connected to Akiyoshi Cave, a karst topography, and is one of the best in the prefecture, having been selected as one of the 100 best waters in Japan. As the name suggests, this pond is located within the grounds of Beppu Itsukushima Shrine, where Benten is enshrined. It is a sacred area, so please be careful not to make any messes. There is a water station on the edge of the pond where you can draw spring water for free (environmental conservation fees are optional). In addition, the Mine City Trout Farm is adjacent, making use of the abundant and beautiful spring water. You can enjoy rainbow trout fishing at the fishing pond. There are also restaurants and cafeterias nearby, where you can enjoy freshly caught and grilled rainbow trout dishes. 📍Location: 1591-2 Beppu, Akiyoshi-cho, Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 💰Free admission and parking 🚗Access: 25 minutes by car from Mine IC on the Chugoku Expressway #Yamaguchi Prefecture #Spectacular views #Spring-fed pond #Temples and shrines

[Akiyoshido Cave | Feel the power of nature in one of Japan's largest limestone caves 🌿] 📍A 10km-long limestone cave that spreads underground in Akiyoshidai, Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture❄️✨ The sightseeing route is about 1km long. You'll be impressed by the fantastic lighting and the impressive stalactites🕯️ ⸻ ✨Highlights✨ 🔹Hyakumaizara (100 Plates) → A stepped limestone shelf. It looks like plates stacked on top of each other, making it very photogenic📸 🔹Golden Pillar (Ougonbashira) → A huge 15m-tall stalactite. You might scream out loud at its overwhelming presence😳 🔹Route for an adventurous walk → 30-40 minutes of leisurely walking. It's cool and refreshing, so it's comfortable even in summer 🧊🌿 ⸻ 🕰【Opening hours】 Normal season: 8:30-17:30 (entrance until 16:30) *May vary slightly in summer and winter 🎫【Entry fee】 Adults 1,300 yen / Junior high school students 1,050 yen / Elementary school students 700 yen (as of 2024) 🚗【Access】 ・About 40 minutes by bus from Shin-Yamaguchi Station🚌 ・By car, about 15 minutes from Mine IC on the Chugoku Expressway🚙 ⸻ 🌟Petitful advice🌟 ✔️ The cave is wet and slippery, so **comfortable walking shoes are a must! **👟 ✔️ The temperature is about 17℃ all year round, so bring a jacket in the summer for comfort🧥 ✔️ You can enjoy a whole day here together with the Akiyoshidai Observatory and Akiyoshidai Safari Land🦁✨ ⸻ #Akiyoshido Cave #Yamaguchi #Absolutely Free Trip