Rashōmon, Limestone cave in Niimi, Japan.
The Rashōmon cave features natural arch gates reaching 40 meters in height, formed through centuries of limestone erosion and dissolution processes.
The cave discovery occurred during the Edo Period when a hunter pursuing a raccoon dog accidentally located this geological formation in the mountains.
The cave location serves as a filming site for Japanese productions, including the adaptation of the mystery novel Village of Eight Graves by writer Yokomizo Seishi.
The cave entrance requires careful navigation down slippery paths from the main parking area, with guidance provided through informational signboards along the route.
During early July, the cave environment supports populations of Hotaria parvula fireflies, which illuminate the natural surroundings with their bioluminescent displays.
Location: Niimi
GPS coordinates: 34.93861,133.56000
Latest update: March 19, 2025 04:03
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