Fugaku Wind Cave

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Fugaku Wind Cave, Natural monument lava tube in Fujikawaguchiko, Japan.

The cave extends 201 meters in length with 8.7-meter-high ceilings, maintaining a constant temperature of 3 degrees Celsius throughout the year.

The cave formation dates back to 864 CE when Mount Fuji's volcanic eruption created this underground structure through cooling lava flows.

Local folklore tells of a dragon deity residing in the ancient lake that preceded the cave, with a dedicated shrine at nearby Ryugu Cave.

The cave functions as a natural cold storage facility, previously used for preserving silkworm eggs and creating ice blocks for regional distribution.

The basalt walls contain luminescent moss that produces greenish-gold reflections, known locally as Dragon's gold or goblin gold.

Location: Fujikawaguchiko

Website: https://www.mtfuji-cave.com/tc/wind_cave/

Made from material: basalt

Website: https://mtfuji-cave.com/tc/wind_cave

GPS coordinates: 35.47750,138.65750

Latest update: May 11, 2025 05:25

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