Seiryū Cave

Overview

Seiryu Cave is a limestone cavern on the Hiraodai plateau in Yamaguchi, Karita, Miyako-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture. Lying beneath Hiraodai, a plateau famed for its karst scenery, it is a cave shaped over long ages as water dissolved the limestone, leaving stalactites and underground chambers as its highlights. The contrast between the gentle grassland spreading across the plateau above and the cavern hidden beneath conveys the depth of nature unique to Hiraodai. Whether visits are permitted and how much is open are best checked through official information.

Highlights

• ●A limestone cavern beneath the karst plateau of Hiraodai
• ●Natural-history value as a National Natural Monument designated in 1962
• ●The contrast of plateau grassland above and cave below
• ●A precious spot for experiencing the karst terrain of Kitakyushu

History

In 1962, the entire cave was designated a National Natural Monument of Japan. The designation reflects the cavern's importance in geology and natural history. The Hiraodai area has long been known as one of Japan's representative karst landscapes, and Seiryu Cave counts among its precious natural treasures.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Head to the site while taking in the karst plateau of Hiraodai
2. 2Enjoy the grassland scenery and locate Seiryu Cave
3. 3Take in the highlights of this nationally designated cavern
4. 4Follow the plateau trails and savor the nature of Hiraodai

Did you know?

💡 The whole of Seiryu Cave was designated a National Natural Monument in 1962, and it is known as one of the caverns that symbolize the karst terrain of Hiraodai.

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