Abukumado

Abukuma Cave is a limestone cave located in Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture. Discovered in 1969, it features a 600-meter long tourist trail. Inside the cave, you can admire the natural beauty of various stalactite and stalagmite formations.

One of the highlights of Abukuma Cave is its diverse range of stalactites. Notable formations include the “Christmas Tree,” one of the largest stalagmites in Japan, and the rare boxwork formations. The cave is illuminated, creating a mystical atmosphere.

Abukuma Cave maintains a comfortable temperature year-round, cool in the summer and warm in the winter, making it an ideal destination for sightseeing throughout the year. The cave is equipped with stairs and pathways, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

The area surrounding Abukuma Cave offers restaurants, souvenir shops, and accommodations. Another attraction is the nearby “Irimizu Limestone Cave,” formed by the same water source as Abukuma Cave.

Abukuma Cave is a popular destination for experiencing the mysterious world created by nature.

Getting there

By Train

1. Get off at Kamimata Station on the JR Banetsu East Line
2. Take a taxi from Kamimata Station (about 5 minutes)

• From Koriyama Station: About 45 minutes, 770 yen
• From Iwaki Station: About 50 minutes, 990 yen

By Car

• About 15 minutes from Ono IC on the Banetsu Expressway
• Use the Banetsu Expressway from Koriyama JCT
• Use the Banetsu Expressway from Iwaki JCT

Details

Hours	April 1st to June 22nd / 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM June 23rd to September 30th / 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM October 1st to November 15th / 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM November 16th to March 6th / 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM March 7th to March 31st / 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Admission	Adults: 1,200 yen Junior high school students: 800 yen Elementary school students: 600 yen
Phone	+81 247-78-2125
Address	〒963-3601 Fukushima, Tamura, Takinemachi Sugaya, Higashikamayama−１
Official Website	https://abukumado.com/