Makidō Cave

Makidō is one of many limestone caves located in the city of , in northwestern , . The cave is said to have been accidentally discovered by a hunter in the Edo Period.
Wikipedia
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  • Type: Cave
  • Description: cave in Japan
  • Also known as: “Maki-dō” and “Maki-do Cave”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Himesaka Kanachiana Shrine and Hokubō Dam.

Shinto shrine
Photo: Saigen Jiro, CC0.
is a Shinto shrine, which is situated 2 km northeast of Makidō Cave.

Dam
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a dam in , . It is located on the border between the cities of Maniwa and Niimi, and it is actually situated between the eastbound and westbound lanes of the Chūgoku Expressway. The dam was completed in 1980. is situated 3½ km northeast of Makidō Cave.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hokubo.

Locality
Hokubō was a town located in Jōbō District, , . As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 6,158 and a density of 86.51 persons per km2. is situated 4½ km east of Makidō Cave.

Makidō Cave

Latitude
34.97185° or 34° 58′ 19″ north
Longitude
133.58359° or 133° 35′ 1″ east
Open location code
8Q6MXHCM+PC
Open­Street­Map ID
node 8920889509
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­cave_entrance
Wiki­data ID
Q5971328
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Satellite Map

Discover Makidō Cave from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Turkish—“Makidō Cave” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “كهف ماكي”
  • Arabic: “كهف ماكيدو”
  • Azerbaijani: “Maki mağarası”
  • Azerbaijani: “Maki-do mağarası”
  • Japanese: “満奇洞”
  • Spanish: “Cueva de Maki-do”
  • Turkish: “Maki Mağarası”

Notable Places Nearby

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