Akkadō Cave

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Akkadō Cave, located in the northern part of the Kitakami Mountains, is on a massive scale, boasting a total length of $23.7text{ km}$—the longest in Japan. The dungeon-like labyrinth's entire scope is still unknown. It is truly a museum of stalactites, featuring almost every type of speleothem (cave formations).

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Wanna explore and take an adventure inside a limestone cave? Akka Cave, Iwaizumi town, Iwate, Japan

Wanna explore and take an adventure inside a limestone cave? Akka Cave, Iwaizumi town, Iwate, Japan

Iwaizumi Town Tourist Association

Akkadō Cave

Address
161-1 Hikage, Akka, Iwaizumi-chō, Shimohei-gun, Iwate
Website
https://iwaizumi-kankou.jp/
Operator
Iwaizumi Town Tourist Association

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