We were there for less than 30 minutes which includes over 5 minutes to reach the cave and to exit. The cave is basic, we didn't see any bat. The cave took about 10 to 15 minutes to walk through. Complete waste of time and money.
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Saiko Bat Cave
2068 Saiko, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 400-0334, Yamanashi Prefecture
Open today: 09:00 - 17:00
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TravellingOrange
London, United Kingdom
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We enjoyed our visit. There is a small fee to get in, then a short walk to the cave entrance.
Helmets are provided and are needed as the ceiling is very low in places, requiring you to bend and almost crawl at times. The cave is very cold so wear something warm.
We didn't see any bats but we were glad we visited because it was an interesting experience.
Date of experience: April 2015
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mrapr
London, United Kingdom
7377
You do get to walk through a very nice forest, the cave should be avoided by old, fat or tall people.
Date of experience: April 2015
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RyguyC
Calgary, Canada
275201
To be honest I was expecting the caves to be more extensive, but it was still worth visiting; it's always interesting to walk through a magma tunnel.
Date of experience: August 2014
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Iceshadow
Singapore, Singapore
5878
The cave is a natural lava flow tunnel underground. That bats make their home in the caves in summer is evident by the guano on the ground.
WARNING! If you are 1.8 m taller and above do not enter! Not unless you don't mind having to go on all fours to crawl through certain parts of the cave where the ceiling is very low and the ground rises. Before you say yes, note that while there are no bats in autumn and winter, their guano is still on the ground and with some natural ground water still dripping through the cave you might want to think twice before putting you hands on the ground or letting your clothes touch the ground as you will find its a mildly wet brown mess down there.
Date of experience: November 2013
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Bcbob1969
Birmingham, United Kingdom
121110
So, if I had seen any bats I would have given this a different review.
Paid for my Bat tour and met up with the guide (obviously my complete lack of naturist Japanese didn't help here) and proceeded on a 2 hr walk through the woods expecting to end up at a cave with bats in. Ohhhhh noooo, we ended back up at the centre, where I eventually found out that the Bats were hibernating and cannot be disturbed. Probably best to check before hand eh?
Anyway still had a great walk hence the 3 stars. Guide seemed very knowledgeable and very respectful of the environment. Great day out even if there where no Bats.
Date of experience: January 2013
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