Kansai in Caving

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Elevator descends to the marine cavern spreading 36 meters underground. Please enjoy dynamic landscape, mystery of the thousand and history romance.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

At the famous and historic site of Sandanbeki Cave in Nanki Shirahama, a "Starry Cave Night Walk" is being held from autumn to winter, where you can explore the cave at night! A planetarium projector and other equipment will be installed inside the cave, illuminating it brilliantly. You can enjoy a fantastical space that is different from the inside of the cave during the day. [Event Period] 2024 September 14th (Sat), 15th (Sun), 21st (Sat), 22nd (Sun), 28th (Sat) October 5th (Sat), 12th (Sat), 13th (Sun), 19th (Sat), 26th (Sat) November 2nd (Sat), 3rd (Sun), 9th (Sat), 16th (Sat), 23rd (Sat), 30th (Sat) December 7th (Sat), 14th (Sat), 21st (Sat), 28th (Sat), 29th (Sun), 30th (Mon), 31st (Tue) 2025 January 1st (Wed), 2nd (Thu), 3rd (Fri), 4th (Sat), 11th (Sat), 12th (Sun), 18th (Sat), 25th (Sat) February 1st (Sat), 8th (Sat), 15th (Sat), 22nd (Sat), 23rd (Sun) [Opening hours] 17:00-19:00 (last entrance 18:50) [Price] Adults (junior high school students and above): 1,500 yen → 1,350 yen Children (elementary school students): 750 yen → 675 yen Children under elementary school age: Free Notes (after reservation ~ on the day) ・If you wish to cancel, please do so by 23:59 the day before. ・Before sunset, the lights may be difficult to see due to the sunlight from outside. ・We are open as usual from 8:00 to 17:00. ・Please refrain from illegal parking and loud noises as they may cause inconvenience to local residents. ・The event may be canceled in the event of a typhoon or other bad weather. If the event is canceled, we will notify you in the latest information.

• For Groups

• Age 15～Age 65
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

Recommended for active adults who want to have an experience that they can really enjoy. Explore the otherworldly "caves" created by nature with a guide. Visit an extraordinary world that is completely different from tourist caves! We will proceed at a pace that suits your physical strength. Enjoy a luxurious time. - What is caving? - It is an activity where you explore natural caves, not tourist caves, wearing special equipment. Inside the caves created by nature over a long period of time, you can encounter mysterious sights that are not found on the surface and creatures that have evolved uniquely. At Yoiyoi Kawakami, we place importance on safety and are guided by guides certified by the Japan Caving Federation.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 5～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

Cave exploration for ages 5 and up! *For adults only, please apply for adventure caving. Get ready for a natural cave exploration with your gear! Crawl through narrow gaps on all fours, climb rock walls, and get covered in mud as you head to the depths. You will encounter mysterious sights that have been created over many years that are not found on the surface of the earth, and creatures that have evolved in their own way. -What is caving? -Exploring caves to experience the mysteries of the earth! Caving is a full-scale cave exploration activity. Explore the "cave = other world" that nature has created over many years with a guide. Inside the cave, where no light reaches, there is an extraordinary world that is completely different from tourist caves. You will encounter mysterious sights that are not found on the surface of the earth and creatures that have evolved in their own way. The sense of accomplishment when you successfully complete a cave exploration gives children great confidence. The experience of overcoming difficulties increases self-esteem and brings out their motivation to take on the next challenge. Cave exploration is a wonderful activity that supports children's growth in many ways. Please enjoy this adventure with your children! Safety first Safety is our number one priority, and guides certified by the Japan Caving Federation will provide you with solid support. We will carefully explain how to use the equipment and the precautions to take in the cave, so you can enjoy exploring with peace of mind. The appeal of the family tour This tour is a special experience that children over 5 years old and their families can participate in together. There are plenty of educational contents that will promote your child's growth! Through cave exploration, you can learn about the wonders of nature and the history of the earth while cultivating teamwork and problem-solving skills. Why cave exploration promotes children's growth 1. Cultivating curiosity and a spirit of inquiry Caves are an unknown world, which strongly stimulates children's curiosity. Making new discoveries in the dark deepens their interest in nature and science. 2. Improving problem-solving skills In cave exploration, children face various problems when passing through narrow passages and climbing rocks. By overcoming these challenges, children naturally develop problem-solving skills. 3. Strengthening teamwork and communication Cave exploration is often done in teams, and by working together with family and friends, teamwork and communication skills are improved. By helping each other and talking to each other, trust will also deepen.