Hello, this is _hiroyuki.ta. This time, I would like to introduce Abukuma Cave in Fukushima Prefecture, which I toured by motorcycle from central Tokyo. Abukuma Cave is one of the three largest limestone caves in Japan, and is a work of nature that is said to have been created about 800,000 years ago. In this article, we will tell you what Abukuma Cave is, the route to Abukuma Cave, the highlights of Abukuma Cave, and the motorcycle parking lot at Abukuma Cave. So let’s take a look.
Abukuma Cave is a limestone cave located in Takine Town, Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture. The total length is approximately 600 meters, of which approximately 450 meters are open to the public. Inside the limestone cave, you can see stalactites of various shapes and colors. Among the most famous are the 5-meter-tall stalagmite called Silver Falls'' and the transparent limestone flower calledCrystal Palace.” The temperature inside the limestone cave is cool at around 12 degrees all year round, making it a comfortable place to tour even in summer.
Route to Abukuma Cave
The starting point was Nihonbashi in central Tokyo.
I took Shuto Expressway No. 6 from Hakozaki Minatobashi Street and headed towards Tohoku. Along the way, you will pass through the City Loop Line and Route 4, and then enter the Joban Expressway.
I drove from south to north on the Joban Expressway and transferred to the Ban’etsu Expressway at Iwaki JCT.
I drove west on the Banetsu Expressway and got off at Ono IC. From there, we took National Route 349 and Prefectural Routes 36 and 19 to reach Abukuma Cave.
This touring took about 3 and a half hours of riding.
The expressway was empty and I was able to drive comfortably, but of course I had to pay a certain amount of toll. There were no tolls on national and prefectural roads, but there were many curves and it was dangerous. Abukuma Cave is the largest limestone cave in Japan, surrounded by mountains, and the scenery was beautiful.
If you’re touring on a Harley, this is a recommended course.
Highlights of Abukuma Cave
The highlight of Abukuma Cave is the stalactites inside the cave. The inside of the limestone cave is lit up, creating a magical atmosphere.
Inside the limestone cave, you can see spectacular views such as Fumetsu no Taki'',Silver Falls”, and “Gekuka Falls”.
The temperature inside the limestone cave is cool, which is a nice temperature in the hot summer.
Abukuma Cave motorcycle parking lot
Abukuma Cave has a free parking lot for motorcycles. It is located right near the limestone cave entrance and has space for about 20 cars. When parking your bike, leave space between you and other bikes. Also, please carry valuables such as helmets and gloves. There are no surveillance cameras or security guards in the parking lot, so please park at your own risk.
This time, I introduced Abukuma Cave, which I toured by motorcycle from central Tokyo. Abukuma Cave is one of the three major limestone caves in Japan, and is a work of nature where you can see stalactites of various shapes and colors. The inside of the limestone cave is cool, so you can comfortably tour it even in summer. Abukuma Cave also has a free parking lot for motorcycles. It’s about 3 and a half hours away from Tokyo, so it’s a recommended touring spot for bike lovers.
I hope this article is helpful to you. See you next time.
