Tourism Destinatons
Akbar Cave
The unique thing of Akbar Cafe is the charming of its huge spaces
and also its long tunnels. There are also many interesting
scenery of cave which you can not find in other places.
If we come in the cave we will see the river that flow calmly,
in that river we will see the various fishes, which the
water comes from water fall in the centre of the cave. You
may feed the fish by throwing down a little piece of bread.
In other part of space, called "Mahahandhapa Sri Manganti",
the visitors will be presented with traditional music like
Gamelan, Siteran and any other traditional music. Sometimes,
there is a solo pionist or guitarist, and the visitors can
involve in singing a song.
This cave has two sacred places called "Pasepen Kori
Sinandi" and "Pasujudan Baitul Akbar". You
have to put of your shoes when you are going to enter. It
is forbiden for women who get menstruation.
The area of the cave has been opened about five hundred
in square meter only. The long tunnels that are forty or
fifty kilometers has been closed to avoid any danger. Small
cafeteria is available, too. The slow music will accompany
while you're enjoying the food and drinks.
That is the miracle of God as Mercy with dedicated to human
in order to care and protect, finally it was to be enjoyed.
Based on that case Mr. Haji Hindarto, head of regent of
Tuban thought that, Akbar cave can be renovated to be a
wonderful and amazing tourism object. So he began to realize
his dream cames true. Finally, he built it up with the sense
of art, and now we can see what wonderful it is.
The cave is located in the centre of the town. It is behind
the traditional market "Pasar Baru". So you will
not find any difficulties to get there. Come and see its
beauty.
The Legend of Akbar Cave
* This cave had been used for training centre of Ronggolawe
soldiers when they planned to attack Mojopahit Kingdom at
13th Century.
* This miracles cave was well-known as a hidden place of
Raden Mas Sahid, a generous robber who finally regretted
and becomes the saints of Islam (Wali Songo), with his popular
name "Sunan Kalijaga" in 17th century.
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Harvesting Legen
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