Fujido Cave

The largest limestone cave in northern Kanto. Not only is it long horizontally, but it's also long vertically. To begin with, it's located in a fairly large mountain, so it's quite a slope to get to the entrance, and even when you enter the limestone cave, there's a sudden spiral staircase. It can be quite tough if you are not confident in your legs. The water in the limestone cave itself seems to have dried up quite a while ago, the stalactites have stopped growing, and the calcareous surface has become quite earthy. Therefore, although it is far from the pure white, beautiful scenery that one imagines of limestone caves, you can still enjoy the beauty of nature. The route is quite winding and convoluted, but it's not that narrow, so even if you're a slightly large adult, you won't have any trouble getting stuck. From the exit of the limestone cave, you will have to return via a narrow passage built into the slope of the mountain, but since there are minimal outside lights in the mountain, it is best to return before it gets dark in the evening during the season when the days are short.

After purchasing the admission ticket, you will have to climb quite a hill to reach the entrance. I'm feeling pretty groggy at this point. When I thought I had arrived at the entrance, I opened the door and found myself on a slope... When I finally thought I was in a limestone cave, I had to climb the spiral staircase again. I thought it might be cold, but I looked around, drenched in sweat.

It's one of the largest in the Kanto region, so I went there based on the reviews, so I was prepared, but the slopes and stairs were still tough. I took a walk inside, looked everywhere, and arrived at the exit in no time. After that, I went back and forth to Ueno Sky Bridge and enjoyed nature to the fullest. The autumn leaves were also quite beautiful.

Normally you would think that it would be cold inside a limestone cave, but in fact, I was drenched in sweat even with just a T-shirt on. The uphill slope from the reception desk to the entrance to the limestone cave was tough, and when I opened the door, another long uphill slope appeared, which broke my heart. When I finally reached the top, the spiral staircase continued for a long time (-｡-; I'm really tired. I went there imagining Gyokusen Cave or Ryusendo Cave, but it's something completely different, so if you expect too much, you'll be disappointed. It's more like a cave than a limestone cave.

I will write about my experience as an elderly person. First, my impressions of the limestone cave. There were no lights up when I went. I've only been to limestone caves where strangely colored rocks hang from the ceiling, but this was the first time I'd seen one that was completely gray. There weren't many big rocks, so it gave the impression of a cave. The theme inside the cave was a tour of hell. Next, experience things like slopes. From the parking lot to the limestone cave, there is a gentle slope, a tunnel, and a spiral staircase. I'm an Arakanese, but I think you'll be fine as long as you get enough exercise for your age. A woman around the same age was also climbing up the stairs with her grandchild 😑 As I was slowly climbing the spiral staircase inside the cave, I was passed by an older man, probably around 70 years old. That's why I was wondering why everyone said it was so difficult. I'm not that tired in Arakan 🤔 However, on the way home, just above the parking lot, I saw a woman in her 20s gasping for air and asking, ``Are you okay? Are you okay?'' She seemed worried, and I walked slowly with my boyfriend leading me by the hand. So it's more about physical strength than age🤔I think it's better to go with a friend who can walk at your own pace. Also, some people say the tunnel is a slope, but is it flat? I think it's the least tiring place 😑