Hello, fellow travel lovers!
This time, let me introduce you to the Taya Cave in Yokohama, a place brimming with an otherworldly atmosphere.
This cave is an incredible 570-meter-long man-made tunnel, featuring about 250 relief carvings densely arranged along the walls, all hand-carved by devoted monks.
The moment you step into this space, an unstoppable sense of excitement takes over!
The secret ritual begins!
At the entrance, after paying the admission fee, you’ll receive a candle and a pamphlet.
Since photography is not allowed, you'll have to mentally capture the sights within—but this only adds to the “secret ritual” vibe, enhancing the mysterious atmosphere!
Setting the candle on a paddle-like stick, and you're all set to go!
With the Indiana Jones theme playing in your head, you’re ready to venture into the cave!
Step by step… carefully, so the flame doesn’t go out.
As you step inside, a dimly lit space unfolds, with walls densely lined with relief carvings painstakingly crafted by monks.
At first, you’re so focused on keeping the flame alive that you might miss the carvings on the walls (haha).
With every step, there’s a bit of suspense, wondering if the flame will go out, so you move carefully. This touch of thrill only doubles the excitement!
Aim to become an exploration master with the “shared flame” technique!
Along the way, if your flame goes out, you can always rely on the “friendship flame” to relight it!
I’ve had to rely on this “friendship flame” no less than three times!
You could choose to brave the darkness, but honestly, it’s best to ask a friend to share their flame!
It’s reassuring to have the light rekindled by a friendship flame, allowing you to carry on with your adventure.
Gain blessings through a mini spiritual journey!
洞窟を一周すると、すべての礼所を巡ったのと同じご利益が得られるとか。
It feels like a mini spiritual journey, and you can’t help but be awed by the power of the reliefs, carved painstakingly over the years by devoted monks.
An extraordinary experience like this is something you don’t come across every day.
I highly recommend giving the Taya Cave a try for an adventure that lets you escape the everyday!
When you emerge from the cave, the everyday scenery might just look a bit more magical.
After finishing your cave adventure, there’s nothing better than relaxing in a nice bath!
The journey continues... Wishing you all a wonderful trip!
＊＊TabiJun＊＊
Duration of stay here: 40 minutes
Recommendation rating: ★★★★★
