Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Gyokusendo Cavern


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Gyokusendo is the largest cave system on Okinawa, and the second largest in Japan after Akiyoshido in Yamaguchi.

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It is located in the southern part of the island and is part of the Okinawa World Theme Park.

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Formed over 300,000 years, there are about 5 kilometers of cave in total, though only less than one kilometer is open to the public.

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There are lots of stalagmites and stalactites as well as running water and pools and the whole thing is illuminated with colored lights.

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    1. I really like these incredible limestone formations
      Thank you

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