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  Akiyoshido (Akiyoshi Cave)  
 
The largest cave in Japan and the second largest in all of Asia, Akiyoshido is a masterpiece of natural art. Tourists can use a raised walkway to stroll through 700 meters of subterranean landscape, all of it lit for maximum effect. From golden-tan rock terraces to crimson and pink stalactites to unearthly limestone pools to the spectacular “golden pillar”, the colors of this underground wonderland remain largely as nature first created them, undimmed or diminished by the effects of wind, rain or other erosive factors.


True cave enthusiasts will also find other limestone caves in the area. Kagekiyodo and Taishodo are also in the same area, as well as several other interesting locations such as the Akiyoshidai Science Museum. 		 
     
  Shuho, the local town, is known for producing beautiful products from the local marble. Generally a light cinnamon color, this marble is considered to be of very high quality and the goods made from it can be shipped home to provide elegant and lasting souvenirs of your trip to Japan. There are many shops located near the cave's entrance, so finding something that strikes your fancy shouldn't be difficult.  
     
 
Up above the cave is Akiyoshidai, the largest karst plateau in Japan. The landscape is unique in that limestone boulders are strewn across plateau for kilometers. While the Japanese like to think of the rocks as looking like sheep, westerners generally find that they make nice picnic seats. Either way, Akiyoshidai provides a natural wonder found in few other places in the world.		  
     
 
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