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Ryusendo Cave

In Japanese: 龍泉洞
Ryusendo Cave
Photo: --[[利用者:あおもりくま|あおもりくま]](会話) 2020年11月21日 (土) 01:16 (UTC) / Public domain

One of Japan's three great limestone caves, with lit underground lakes of very clear blue water. Over 4 km is known; part is open to visitors.

Natural Monument

Nearby

Travel times are rough estimates by car.

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Getting there
JR Bus from Morioka Sta. to Ryusendo-mae, about 2 hrs 15 min; 4 buses a day
Few buses — check times or join a tour
Fee
Adults 1,100 yen; children 550 yen
Good to know
8:30–17:00 (Oct–Apr), 8:30–18:00 (May–Sep); open every day. Cool inside all year
Time needed
1 h

Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info