Geotours

Akiyoshidai and Caves (11 routes)

Akiyoshidai Hiking

Start & Finish: Karstar
Karstar ⇨ MyokenbaraMt. TsurugiMt. Wakatake ⇨ Karstar

This is an easy tour which starts and finishes at Karstar, making it easy to access by local transportation.

Starting point: Karstar
Start & Finish: Chojaga Forest Parking Area
Chojaga Forest Parking AreaMt. KitaMt. Kanmuri ⇨ Chojaga Forest Parking Area

This tour will take you to the hidden spots of Akiyoshidai which can’t be seen from the observatory. It’s a gentle hike with low elevation.

Starting point: Chojaga Forest Parking Area
Start & Finish: Chojaga Forest Parking Area
Chojaga Forest Parking Area ⇨ Doline fieldManagatakeKaerimizu ⇨ Chojaga Forest Parking Area

Visit Kaerimizu, the Mecca of Japanese Geology, and experience the 100 million years’ history of Akiyoshidai. Learn about fascinating topics, such as the reversal of strata.

Starting point: Chojaga Forest Parking Area
Start & Finish: Family Travel Village
Family Travel VillageMt. Ryugoho ⇨ Mt. Ohachi ⇨ Seika and Gimpa Quarry Ruins ⇨ Family Travel Village

Enjoy hiking to the highest point of Akiyoshidai, and be refreshed by the sky and ground below. Experience the nature of Akiyoshidai through this active tour.

Starting point: Family Travel Village
Start & Finish: Chojaga Forest Parking Area
Chojaga Forest Parking Area ⇨ Doline fieldManagatakeKaerimizu
⇨ Chojaga Forest Parking Area (bathroom break) ⇨ Mt. Kita (lunch break) ⇨ Mt. Kanmuri ⇨ Chojaga Forest Parking Area

Hike to the various spots of Akiyoshidai with superb scenery, as well as the Kaerimizu doline. There are multiple inclines during the tour, and is suited to those who are fairly active.

Starting point: Chojaga Forest Parking Area

Akiyoshidai and Akiyoshido Cave

The entrance fee for the cave is not included in the price.
Start: Karstar / Finish: Akiyoshido Cave Main Entrance
Karstar ⇨ Mt. WakatakeMyokenbaraAkiyoshido Cave Kurotani Entrance
Akiyoshido Cave Main Entrance
※Return to parking area by foot or by taxi (unaccompanied by a geoguide)

How was the open space of Akiyoshido Cave formed? Learn the secrets of Akiyoshido Cave from a geoguide.
※To return to the parking area, walk back through the cave or use a taxi (approximately 1,000 yen).

Starting point: Karstar
Please travel using your own car during the tour.
The entrance fee for the cave is not included in the price.
Start: Chojaga Forest Parking Area / Finish: Akiyoshido Cave Main Entrance
Chojaga Forest Parking AreaHike through Mt. Kita ⇨ Chojaga Forest Parking Area ⇨ Travel by car ⇨ Akiyoshido Cave Kurotani Entrance
Akiyoshido Cave Main Entrance
※Return to Kurotani Parking Area by foot or by taxi (unaccompanied by a geoguide)

How did Akiyoshidai and Akiyoshido Cave come into existence?
Learn about the dynamic activity of the Earth which continues even today, enjoy the beautiful sights above ground, and experience the wonders underground.
※To return to the parking area, walk back through the cave or use a taxi (approximately 1,000 yen).

Starting point: Chojaga Forest Parking Area
Please travel using your own car during the tour.
The entrance fee for the cave is not included in the price.
Start: Chojaga Forest Parking Area / Finish: Akiyoshido Cave Main Entrance
Chojaga Forest Parking Area ⇨ Hike through Mt. Kita and Mt. Kanmuri ⇨ Chojaga Forest Parking Area ⇨ Travel by car ⇨ Akiyoshido Cave Kurotani Entrance
⇨ Akiyoshido Cave Main Entrance
※Return to parking area by foot or by taxi (unaccompanied by a geoguide)

How did Akiyoshidai and Akiyoshido Cave come into existence? Learn about the dynamic activity of the Earth which continues even today, enjoy the beautiful sights above ground, and experience the wonders underground.
To return to the parking area, walk back through the cave or use a taxi (approximately 1,000 yen).

Starting point: Chojaga Forest Parking Area

Caves

The entrance fee for the cave is not included in the price.
Akiyoshido Cave / 1h / 3,500 yen

Akiyoshido Cave has the largest open space amongst the caves of Japan! Learn from a geoguide how this space was formed.
※To return to the parking area, walk back through the cave or use a taxi (approximately 1,000 yen).

The entrance fee for the cave is not included in the price.
Taishodo Cave / 1h 30min / 4,750 yen

Enjoy exploring the underground space that is structured like an ant’s nest.

The entrance fee for the cave is not included.
Kagekiyodo Cave / 2h / 6,000 yen.

Experience the complete darkness of a cave and use a caving headlamp to look for coral fossils.