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Maki-do

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Japanese name: 満奇洞

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WHAT TO DOMaki-do

A limestone cave about 450 metres long in Niimi, said to have been named by Tekkan and Akiko Yosano.

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A limestone cave about 450 metres long in Niimi, said to have been named by Tekkan and Akiko Yosano.

About this place

Makidō (満奇洞) is one of many limestone caves located in the city of Niimi, in northwestern Okayama Prefecture, Japan. The cave is said to have been accidentally discovered by a hunter in the Edo Period. It approximately 450 meters in length with a relatively flat elevation. It contains numerous stalactites and a large underground lake. The cave was popularized by the poets Tekkan Yosano and Akiko Yosano in 1929. It was designated an Okayama Prefectural Natural Monument in 1957 and was opened as a show cave. LED lighting was installed in 2015. The cave was used as a filming location for the 1977 movie Yatsuhakamura.

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* Heavy rain may flood the passage inside the cave, so please be careful when entering. Please also note that the cave may be temporarily closed because of heavy rain.

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