Japan Midokoro / Saitama Prefecture / Yoshimi / Yoshimi Hundred Caves
Yoshimi, Saitama Prefecture · Historic Site
Yoshimi Hundred Caves
- Nearest stationHigashi-Matsuyama Station 1.9 km
- DesignationHistoric Site, Natural Monument
The Yoshimi Hundred Caves (吉見百穴, Yoshimi Hyakketsu) is a cluster of yokoanabo tombs dug in artificial caves in a tuff cliff of located in the town of Yoshimi, Saitama, in the Kantō region of Japan. It was designated as a National Historic Site on March 7, 1923.
From the Wikipedia article “Yoshimi Hundred Caves” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Yoshimi Hundred Caves. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Yoshimi, Saitama Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Higashi-Matsuyama Station, 1.9 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site, Natural Monument |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Yoshimi Hundred Caves?
- Higashi-Matsuyama Station. It is 1.9 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Yoshimi Hundred Caves a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site, Natural Monument.
Nearby

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Yoshimi Town Archaeological Center: Saigen Jiro (Public domain), Yoshimi Hyakuana Hikarigoke Hasseichi: さかおり (CC BY-SA 4.0), Matsuyama Castle: by Oregr (Public domain), Ōya Tile Kiln Site: 京浜にけ at Japanese Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0), Daito Bunka University Beatrix Potter Reference Library: Nori Norisa (CC BY 2.0), Maruki Gallery for the Hiroshima Panels: JunK (Public domain)
