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Ryusendo Cave
龍泉洞Iwate · Tohoku
Ryusendo Cave is the third largest limestone cave in Japan, renowned for its stunning underground lakes and unique geological formations. Visitors can explore its beautiful chambers and witness the mesmerizing blue waters of the subterranean lakes.
- Best season
- Spring · Autumn
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.4· 6,681 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Admission
- Adults (high-school and up) ¥1,100, elementary/junior-high ¥550, preschoolers free. One ticket covers both Ryusendo Cave and the Ryusen-shindo Science Museum. Group (15+) and disability rates available.
- Website
- iwate-ryusendo.jp
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
8:30–18:00Admission
- Adults (high-school and up) ¥1,100, elementary/junior-high ¥550, preschoolers free. One ticket covers both Ryusendo Cave and the Ryusen-shindo Science Museum. Group (15+) and disability rates available.
Stored weekly hours
Daily 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
How to get there
From Sendai Station · ~4h 1m by car
Tags
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