Ishigaki Island Limestone Cave (Ishigakijima Shonyudo) Admission Ticket (90-Day Open Ticket), Okinawa

Walk through Ishigaki's limestone cave
formed over 200,000 years

Ishigakijima Shonyudo is a limestone cave created by nature over more than 200,000 years after a coral reef was uplifted. Introduced on the official website as the largest cave on Ishigaki Island, it lets you explore an underground space of countless stalactites and stalagmites along a walking path. Inside the cave you can also see fossils such as giant clams, a reminder that this area was once the seabed.

Admire the magical cave illuminations

Some sections of the cave are decorated with lighting and illuminations that create a dreamlike atmosphere. The "Cave Phantasm" space decorated with sparkling lights is a popular spot for photos.

Look for the Totoro stalactite and the Lake of Longevity

The "Totoro Stalactite," named for its resemblance to the animated character Totoro, is a popular photo spot. Also look around the "Lake of Longevity" with its clear spring water, the white stalactites and the suikinkutsu (water harp) where you can enjoy the sound of dripping water.

Stop by the restaurant and souvenir shop after your visit

Around the cave entrance, you can see giant coconut crabs and Ogomadara (paper kite) butterflies. Inside the facility, the "Ishigakijima Shokudo" restaurant serves Okinawan home cooking, and the "Ishigakijima Bussankan" shop sells local specialties of Ishigaki Island (at extra cost).