Ryusendo Cave

Overview

Ryusendo Cave is a limestone cavern in the town of Iwaizumi, Iwate Prefecture, in the Tohoku region of northern Japan. It is counted as one of Japan's three great limestone caverns, alongside Akiyoshido in Yamaguchi Prefecture and Ryugado in Kochi Prefecture. The cave is known for its many underground lakes.

Highlights

• ●One of Japan's three great limestone caverns
• ●Multiple underground lakes within the cave
• ●Spring water selected among Japan's 100 finest waters
• ●Designation as a national natural monument

History

Ryusendo Cave lies in the town of Iwaizumi and is designated a national natural monument. In 1985 the water of its underground lakes was chosen as one of Japan's 100 finest and best-conserved waters. It is also listed among Japan's Top 100 Geological Sites.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Enter through the cave mouth and follow the marked route
2. 2View the underground lakes scattered through the cave
3. 3Observe the clear spring water listed among Japan's finest waters
4. 4Conclude the tour and explore nearby tourist facilities

Did you know?

💡 The water of the cave's underground lakes is listed among Japan's 100 finest waters.

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