Maki-dō
Cave in Okayama Prefecture, Japan
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Makidō (満奇洞) is one of many limestone caves located in the city of Niimi, in northwestern Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
| Makidō | |
|---|---|
| 満奇洞 | |
 Makidō entrance | |
  Location within Okayama Prefecture | |
| Location | Niimi, Okayama, Japan |
| Coordinates | 34°58′18.3″N 133°35′0.3″E |
| Length | 450 meters |
| Geology | limestone |
| Access | public |
Show cave opened | 1967 |
The cave is said to have been accidentally discovered by a hunter in the Edo Period. It approximately 450 meters in length with a relatively flat elevation. It contains numerous stalactites and a large underground lake.[1][2] The cave was popularized by the poets Tekkan Yosano and Akiko Yosano in 1929. It was designated an Okayama Prefectural Natural Monument in 1957 and was opened as a show cave. LED lighting was installed in 2015.
The cave was used as a filming location for the 1977 movie Yatsuhakamura.
Access
The immediate area is only accessible by car or bus, with a short but steep climb to the entrance. It is 30 minutes from the 313 National Highway. Buses leave from JR West Ikura Station and take 38 minutes.