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A lava cave in Gotemba, formed in the Mishima lava flow from Mount Fuji's summit crater, among the older caves in the prefecture.
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A lava cave in Komakado, Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture. Formed by the Mishima lava flow from the eruption of Mt. Fuji about 10,000 years ago, its total length is about 400 m. It was designated a national natural monument in Taisho 11 (1922). Inside, the main cave is 243 m and the branch cave 105 m; the main cave can be toured about 160 m from the entrance and the branch cave about 45 m from the branching point. The temperature in the cave is about 13 degrees all year round. Near the entrance is drinkable spring water from Mt. Fuji.
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