Cave Okinawa: 200-meter limestone cave with stalactites

Walk through a cave lit to show what tens of thousands of years built

Cave Okinawa is a 200-meter limestone cave walk in Uruma with illuminated stalactites and renewed pathways suited to all ages. You move through the route at your own pace, seeing formations that took tens of thousands of years to form. The cave sits close to Ishikawa Interchange and stays open in rain, making it easy to fit between other Okinawa stops.

The experience

The route runs 200 meters through a single limestone cave where stalactites hang from the ceiling, each one built over tens of thousands of years. The lighting has been renewed to show the formations clearly, and the pathways are wide enough that children, older adults and anyone in between can walk through without scrambling or climbing. You move at your own pace. There is no guide narration or group timing to follow.

The cave sits close to Ishikawa Interchange, so it takes about 30 minutes to reach from most Okinawa locations. It stays open rain or shine: in fact, a rainy day outside makes the cave an easy indoor stop between other sightseeing. No reservation is required, though the cave closes at 5pm and stops admitting visitors at 5pm, so plan accordingly. When you arrive, search for the exact location on Google Maps. Standard car navigation does not display it.

What’s included

Admission fee to the cave.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (15 to 79 years) · Child (3 to 14 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by CAVE OKINAWA

Is this one for you?The 30-minute walk suits anyone who wants to see the stalactites without a long commitment or a guide leading the group. Children from age 3 can manage the renewed pathways at their own speed.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 14 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does it take to walk through Cave Okinawa?

The route is 200 meters long and takes about 30 minutes to walk. You move at your own pace through the illuminated passage.

What are the admission prices?

Adults (15 years and older) pay 1,200 yen. Children (3 years and older) pay 600 yen. Both prices include tax.

Do I need to book ahead to visit?

No reservation is required. The cave is open 9am to 5:30pm daily, with last admission at 5pm. Just arrive and pay at the entrance.