Hayama No. 2 Tunnel
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A historical tunnel with a unique landscape, hand-carved through a limestone cave in 1921. Experience the mysterious atmosphere of its complete darkness inside.
Highlights
- A historical tunnel hand-carved through a limestone cave in 1921.
- Experience the mysterious atmosphere of its complete darkness inside.
- Its unique landscape from that era remains intact.
- The surrounding area is also a popular rock climbing spot.
- A place where you can experience both nature and history.
Basic Information
- Address
- Hayama, Naruwa-cho, Takahashi City, Okayama Prefecture, Japan Search for tourist attractions in Okayama
- Access
- It's about a 10-minute drive from the city center of Naruwa. The road is narrow, about 1.2 lanes wide, but traffic isn't usually heavy. Show route
- Op.Hours
- Open 24 hours
- Cld.Days
- No holidays
- Fee
- Free
- INFO
- There is no parking lot. Please park your car on the roadside. The tunnel is completely dark, so we recommend bringing a flashlight. Also, please be extremely careful if you plan on rock climbing.
Overview
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