Ryusendo Cave

4.5

This massive limestone cave is one of Japan’s three largest, and is designated a National Natural Monument. The cave is over 5,000 meters long overall, and hosts eight underground lakes that are among the clearest in the world. The color of the water, called Dragon Blue, is astonishing and the mystical sight is worth visiting. A 700 meter walking route in the cave and three of the eight lakes are open to the public. One section of the trail is barrier-free, with full wheelchair access. The limestone filtered water has been named one of Japan’s top 100 waters, and is available to drink at the cave entrance.

Spot details

Address: Iwate Pref. Shimoheiguniwaizumichou Iwaizumi Kannari 1-1 Map
Area: Sanriku Coast Area
Phone: 0194222566
Hours: 8:30-17:00
[May-Sep.]8:30-18:00
Closed: open everyday (may be closed on Wednesday, etc. due to heavy rain)
Fees: [Admission fee to view]
[Adults (High School Students and above)] 1,100 yen
[Small/Junior High School Students] 550 yen (Same as Ryusen Shindo Science Museum)
Parking Lot: Available
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER)
Smoking: Not available (Smoking area available in the park)
Wi-Fi: Available(Iwaizumi_Free_wi_Fi_01)
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Articles about this spot

Dig into Iwate

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Review

Water world

Reviewed : 2019.03.26

This spot is far from any station, so you need a car or bus to reach it.The entrance fee costs 1000 yen per person. Business hours are from 8:30 to 17:00, and open everyday.It is one of the three...
Ryusendo Limestone Caves

Reviewed : 2018.10.03

It was really an amazing sight. Deep in the cave the depth of the cave goes as deep as 95 over meters. The limestones has all kinds of structures. Also the cave is long and deep yet the bats can...
Fascinating to visit

Reviewed : 2018.08.28

Ryusendo is recognized as one of three great limestone caves in Japan. My wife and I visited one of the other two, Akiyoshido in Yamaguchi Prefecture about six years ago. They offer very different...