Ryusendo Cave

“An underground lake so clear, you can see 40 meters straight down.”

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Ryusendo Cave is known to be one of Japan’s three large cauldron caves. Together with the bats residing inside the cave, Ryusendo Cave is recognized as Japan’s National Natural Monument. The overall length of the cave currently known is about 3,600 meters, about 700 of which are open to the public. There is still an ongoing study of the cave, and it is said that the total length could possibly be up to 5,000 meters. Eight beautiful blue underground-lakes lying within the cave, which are noted to have an astonishing water clarity, have so far been found.

Spot NameRyusendo Cave
Postal Code〒027-0501
Address1-1 Iwaizumi, Shimohei-gun, Iwate
Telephone Number0194-22-2566
Official URLhttp://www.iwate-ryusendo.jp/en/
KeywordsBeautiful Scenery

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ryusendo Cave?
An underground lake so clear, you can see 40 meters straight down.
Where is Ryusendo Cave?
Ryusendo Cave is located at 1-1 Iwaizumi, Shimohei-gun, Iwate.
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