Ogouya Bat Cave

大吼谷蝙蝠洞 · Oogouyakoumoridou

Eastern Bent-wing Bat — Photo: Hi-tanio / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Designated by: National / Natural Monument
Designation type: Habitat / breeding site
Designated on: March 24, 1928
Location: 山口県下関市豊浦町
Prefectures: Yamaguchi
Scientific name: Miniopterus fuliginosus

Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Eastern Bent-wing Bat

The Eastern Bent-wing Bat has long, narrow wings suited to fast flight and roosts in caves in large colonies. It catches insects in flight at night. The Oogouya bat cave in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, is a national Natural Monument, and the colony site at Sanze-Hayama in Tsuruoka, Yamagata, is a prefectural Natural Monument.

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Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Ogouya Bat Cave is a National Natural Monument, designated as: Habitat / breeding site. Designated on March 24, 1928.

The designated site is in 山口県下関市豊浦町.

When observing, follow local rules, keep your distance and never feed the animals. Capturing or harming Natural Monuments is prohibited under Japan's Act on Protection of Cultural Properties.

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