🌌Visit the underground fantasy kingdom! The magical journey of Okinawa Gyokusen Cave is revealed🌌

#5月好去地方2025 Address: 1336, Maekawa, Tamashiro, Nancheng City, Okinawa Prefecture (located in the Okinawa World Culture Kingdom Park) Atmosphere/Facilities: Gyokusen Cave is the largest stalactite cave in Okinawa, with a total length of more than 5 kilometers, and about 890 meters of it is open to the public. The lights in the cave create a dreamy and mysterious atmosphere, and the temperature remains at 21°C all year round, which is quite comfortable for summer escape and winter heating. There is an accessible trail with guardrails and anti-slip design along the way, suitable for people of all ages. In addition, the "Okinawa World Culture Kingdom" co-constructed with Gyokusen Cave also includes the Ryukyu Dynasty Village, Snake Wine Museum, Glass Workshop and traditional dance performances, etc. It is a complex park that can be played for half a day. Tickets: Adult ticket price is 2,000 yen (including Gyokusen Cave and Okinawa World), and children are 1,000 yen ＊Electronic payment can be used, it is recommended to purchase tickets online in advance to save time and avoid queuing. ⸻ Features: • One of the three largest stalactite caves in Japan, with a history of more than 300,000 years • There are more than one million stalactites and stalagmites in the cave, with rich varieties • The unique blue light and water reflection form the beautiful "underground blue cave" • You can also hear the sound of water dripping and the gurgling of underground streams in the cave, which is very healing • After exploring, you can also experience Ryukyu culture and enjoy traditional dance shows in the park. It is a rich and complete one-day itinerary! Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5) ⸻ ✨Experience: Entering the Ryukyu Underground World in the Depths of Time✨ The first time I walked into Gyokusen Cave, it was like I had strayed into a fantasy underground world. Walking into the underground along the winding trail, a cool air hit my face, which immediately redeemed me from the heat of Okinawa summer. The instantaneous change of temperature and humidity not only relaxed my body, but also settled my thoughts. The lighting design along the way is not too strong, just highlighting the texture and strange shapes of the stalactites. Some look like dragons, some look like waterfalls, and some even look like coral reefs. They sparkle under the light, as if you are in a mythical world. What shocked me the most was the pool called "Blue Spring". The blue light was reflected from the water surface, as if some magic was fermenting, making people stop and take a few more glances. The sound of footsteps, dripping water, and flowing water echoed underground, and a quiet and profound sense of shock continued to emerge. This is not just sightseeing, but like a ritual that resonates with nature. The stalactites in the Gyokusen Cave are formed very slowly, with an average growth of only 1 cm every hundred years. Walking next to these geological wonders that have been formed for tens of thousands of years, people can't help but feel the insignificance of human beings and the greatness of nature. After coming out of the cave, the whole person seemed to have experienced a time travel. And the Okinawa World Park where the Gyokusen Cave is located did not disappoint. I visited the snake wine display area and saw the traditional Awamori bottles that soaked the whole snake. I also changed into traditional costumes in the Ryukyu Dynasty Village and learned the art of dyeing cloth. Finally, when I sat down to enjoy the traditional dance performance, the rhythm and melody made me clap and sway along, feeling the strong passion of Ryukyu culture. For me, Gyokusen Cave is not only an underground wonder, but also a secret place to heal the soul. It tells us in the language of nature that the most beautiful things need time to settle. This trip gave me a deeper understanding of Okinawa and left me with a pure touch. Next time I come to Okinawa, I will definitely visit here again! #Okinawa #Okinawa Attractions Recommended #Okinawa Photography Attractions #Gyokusen Cave #Okinawa Gyokusen Cave #Japan #Stalactite Cave #Stalactite