Introduction of Attractions

Menfudo Limestone Cave / Monorail, the Dorokko

Explore the fantastic underground world by riding the Dorokko monorail through caves filled with beautiful stalactites

Menfudo Cave, which spreads underground on a hill overlooking Dorogawa Village, is one of the largest in the Kansai region and is a famous site designated as a prefectural cultural asset. It is a beautiful and mysterious underground palace formed by various objects. You can also enjoy the attraction of riding the stump-shaped monorail "Dorokko" to the cave entrance.

More Information

Facility name

Menfudo Limestone Cave / Monorail, the Dorokko

location

673 Dorogawa, Tenkawa Village

contact address

0747-64-0352

Official URL

Menfudo Cave | Tenkawa Village Official Website (Nara Prefecture) Tourism Page

https://www.vill.tenkawa.nara.jp/tourism/spot/5163/

access

About 2 hour drive from Kansai Airport

Opening hours

9:00~17:00

Regular Holiday

none

Admission fee

950 yen (including round trip monorail)

Other fees

none

Parking fee

free

others

The parking lot reserved for Menfudo Cave only has a parking fee for about six cars.
If the parking lot is full, please do not wait in line and park in a nearby private parking lot (paid).
The QR code must be presented to staff at both the monorail station and the cave entrance.

If you are coming by car during the winter (December to March), please bring studless tires and tire chains.

Access Map