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Attractions of CAVE OKINAWA
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This 200-meter-long cave is located in central Okinawa Island.

The exciting and adventurous path showcases numerous mysterious stalactites formed over tens of thousands of years.
The highlight is the central plaza, where you can see the symbolic and auspicious "red and white" stalactites facing each other.

Enjoy the "otherworldly atmosphere" and the "fantastical space" created by the lighting effects.
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History of CAVE OKINAWA
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Known as a lucky place since ancient times, this cave is called "Nuchishinuji Gama" in the Okinawan dialect, meaning "the cave where life was preserved."

During the Ryukyu Kingdom era, a prince from the World Heritage site Nakijin Castle escaped here during a civil war and survived.
Later, during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, about 300 local residents took refuge in this cave for three months.
They were eventually captured by American soldiers, but miraculously, no one died from combat.
Remarkably, two babies - a boy and a girl - were born inside the cave during this time.

Having saved lives twice and witnessed new births, this cave is considered an extremely auspicious place.
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What is a limestone cave?
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A limestone cave is a natural underground chamber formed in limestone rock.

Rainwater seeps into the ground, becoming groundwater that erodes and dissolves limestone over tens of thousands of years, creating these caves.
The temperature inside Okinawa's limestone caves remains constant throughout the year, ranging from 20 to 23 degrees Celsius (68 to 73 degrees Fahrenheit).
This makes the caves feel cooler than the outside air in summer and warmer in winter, providing a comfortable environment year-round.
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How limestone caves form
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Rainwater seeps into the ground and drips down through the limestone caves.
Over time, a chemical reaction occurs between the carbon dioxide in the rainwater and the calcium carbonate in the limestone.
This reaction slowly dissolves the limestone, forming stalactites and stalagmites.
On average, these cave formations grow at a rate of about 1 millimeter every 10 years.
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Cave-dwelling creatures
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In the darkness of these caves, where sunlight doesn't reach, various creatures adapted to this environment thrive.
This limestone cave is home to several unique species, including:
- Cave-dwelling horseshoe bats
- Cave geckos
- Long-arm river prawns
- Japanese mitten crabs
These animals have adapted to life in the dark, cave environment.
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アクサゾーン
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静寂な鍾乳洞の中にひっそりと佇む「アクアゾーン」は、自然が生み出した美しい小川が流れる癒しの空間です。水面をなでるように響くせせらぎの音が心を穏やかにし、幻想的に輝く水中照明が岩肌や水の流れを優しく照らします。光と水が織りなす神秘的な景観は、訪れる人々に静かな感動と癒しをもたらします。自然の息吹を感じながら、非日常のひとときをお楽しみください。
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青の世界
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鍾乳洞の奥深くに広がる「青の世界」は、青く幻想的にライトアップされた神秘的な空間です。岩肌や水面が深いブルーの光に包まれ、まるでファンタジーの世界に迷い込んだかのような感覚を味わえます。静寂と青の輝きが織りなす美しいコントラストは、訪れる人々の心を非日常の世界へと誘います。自然と光が創り出す幻想の舞台を、ぜひ五感でお楽しみください。
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つららの結晶
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悠久の時が生み出した「つららの結晶」は、鍾乳洞の天井から無数に垂れ下がる壮麗なつらら石が織りなす神秘の空間です。数万年もの歳月をかけて一滴ずつ積み重ねられたその姿は、大自然の力強さと繊細さを感じさせ、訪れる人々を魅了します。光が石の表面を優しく照らし出し、幻想的な輝きを放つその光景は、まさに自然が創り出した芸術品。静寂の中で、時の流れと自然の息吹を感じてみてください。
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Red and white stalactites
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The cave's symbol features auspicious red and white stalactites facing each other.
The red stalactite is particularly rare and special.
It's believed that the red color comes from the red soil carried by rainwater as it seeped through the ground.
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Golden rock
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A rimstone pool is a water-filled basin surrounded by a dam-like formation of calcite.
In Japanese, it's sometimes called "Azeishi-ike" (畦石池).
These pools form when minerals in groundwater crystallize and settle along the edges of the water, gradually building up the rimstone barriers.
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Sparkling rock
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Calcite is a type of mineral composed of calcium carbonate. It's also known as Iceland spar.
In the world of spirituality and crystal healing, calcite is considered a powerful natural stone.
It comes in various colors, each believed to amplify different energies.
Calcite is often referred to as a "power stone," and its symbolic meaning is "hope and success."
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カラフルな世界
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鍾乳洞の終盤に差し掛かると、目の前に広がるのは色鮮やかにライトアップされた「カラフルな世界」。これまでの静寂で神秘的な空間から一変し、光と影が織りなす幻想的な景色が広がります。自然が生み出した造形美に色彩が加わり、まるで別世界に迷い込んだかのような圧倒的な美しさが訪れる人々を魅了します。大自然と光が融合した、神秘と感動に満ちたひとときをお楽しみください。
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Heart rock
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Sunlight streaming through an opening in the cave ceiling creates a magical heart-shaped illumination.
This natural wonder is said to bring luck in love to those who make a wish here.
With the right camera angle, you can capture a perfect heart shape.

It's a great photo opportunity to share with friends or on social media!
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