Akiyoshidai is the largest karst plateau in Japan, and occupies the central and eastern part of Mine. It was designated a national monument (almost national park of Akyoshidai) in 1955 and a special natural monument in 1964. At first simple coral reef of the South Sea, the limestone of which it is composed was shaped for 350 billion years to create the magnificent landscape of Akyoshidai.
Cave of Akyoshidai
The Akyoshidai Cave is 100m underground in the near-national park of Akyoshidai.
The tourist route in the cave is about 1 km (total length exceeds 10.7 km), the temperature is constant at 17°C. The visit is easy thanks to spacious and well-lit passageways.
Various natural formations can be observed along the route, such as terraces of limestone basins filled with water, underground waterfalls and a nice cobalt blue water stream flowing along the path.
The ticket costs 1200 yen. For an additional 300 yen, you can take a (more difficult) path that will give you access to an overview of the cave from a high point.
Karst Observatory of Akyoshidai
From the observatory you overlook the limestone plateau and the meadows of Akyoshidai, and from the circular observatory on the 2nd floor you can enjoy a 360 degree panorama. The breathtaking view of Japan’s largest karst plateau is breathtaking.
Museum of Natural History
This museum is intended for university research and nature conservation in Akyoshidai. The history and formation of the caves, as well as the life of the organisms that live here are clearly explained. In addition to specimens, photos and exposed fossils, visitors can also watch videos. Temporary exhibitions are also presented.
February lights
Akiyoshidai is a plain without trees. In the past, the people of Yamagachi used the herbs that grow here to feed cattle. In autumn, the grass of the Japanese pampa was cut to be used in the manufacture of thatched roofs. Today, the traditional field burning always takes place in February. Watch the flames running in the meadows is a striking spectacle. Akyoshidai has a sacred atmosphere at this event. When spring arrives, it is very moving to discover on this burnt black earth the new shoots that will soon comprise a sublime green expanse.
Naganobori copper mine
The Nara daibutsu, or giant Buddha statue, required a lot of copper to be manufactured, and the Naganobori copper mine, from which this copper was extracted, was designated a national historic site. At Daibutsu Museum, visitors can learn more about copper and the history of copper mining in Japan, as well as the role copper plays today. It is the only place where real mokkans – strips of wood used to write official messages from ancient times – can be seen. The place where the battle of Oda-Edo, the spark that triggered the Meiji restoration, took place is located nearby, and relics of this battle are also exposed.
To Akiyoshidai
Akiyoshido and Akiyoshidai are accessible via an extensive bus network from the city of Yamaguchi, as well as from other cities in the prefecture. The Bocho buses connect the Shin-Yamaguchi train station to the Akiyoshido bus centre. From JR Yamaguchi train station, the Chugoku JR buses also serve the Akiyoshido bus centre.
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