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The World’s 100 Best Show Caves

Hoshino Cave

Minamidaito, Japan

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST SHOW CAVES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 22 2026
Hoshino Cave

A limestone cave on an uplifted coral reef island, sealed by double doors to keep humidity near 100%, with white stalactites, stalagmites, columns and stone curtains. Visitors explore alone on foot along numbered stairways and decks, with a borrowed tablet or audio guide.

Highlights

  • White living stalactites
  • Stone curtains
  • Awamori bottles stored inside

Good to know

  • Visit takes about 30 to 60 minutes
  • Hot and humid inside, bring towel
  • Many steep stairs, escalator on return

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