Ishigaki-jima Limestone Cave
石垣島鍾乳洞24°22′ N 124°09′ ECaveRainy-day optionGood with kids
Ishigaki-jima Limestone Cave is the island's largest cave, and 660 m of its 3.2 km open to visitors on Route 208 just north of town, at ¥1,200 for adults in 2026. It suits a wet or windy winter day.
The cave formed in raised coral limestone over about 200,000 years, and the city's tourism site gives it a length of 3.2 km, of which 660 m is open on a walkway. Coloured lights fill the chambers, and the operator points out a stalactite shaped like Totoro along the way.
Ishigaki City's tourism site recommends it for rainy days. A restaurant serves lunch from 11:00 to 15:00, and the shop sells souvenirs and runs shisa-painting sessions.
Worth knowing
- Check the official site when a typhoon is near; the cave shortens its hours.
- Combine it with a climb into Banna Park, which starts nearby.
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How much is the Ishigaki limestone cave?
¥1,200 for adults and ¥600 for children aged 4 to junior high, according to the official site in October 2026. Groups of 15 or more pay ¥1,080 and ¥540.
What are the Ishigaki limestone cave opening hours?
9:00 to 18:30, with last entry at 18:00. The cave changes its hours when a typhoon approaches.
How long do you need at Ishigaki-jima Limestone Cave?
Plan about 45 minutes at Ishigaki-jima Limestone Cave.
Can you get to Ishigaki-jima Limestone Cave by bike?
The cave sits on prefectural Route 208 a short ride north of town, at the foot of the Banna hills.
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