Kyusendo Cave
In Japanese: 球泉洞
One of the largest limestone caves in Kyushu, about 4.8 km long, above the Kuma River. A 30-minute loop shows flowstones and stalagmites, and an exploration course goes 200 m into the cave in helmets and boots.
Nearby
- Aoi Aso Shrine (Hitoyoshi) ≈ 40 min by car
- Hitoyoshi Castle Ruins and Onsen ≈ 40 min by car
- Sogi Falls ≈ 1 h 10 min by car
- Sengan-zan (Amakusa Five Bridges view) ≈ 1 h 15 min by car
- Izumi Fumoto Samurai Residences ≈ 1 h 15 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 30 min by car from Hitoyoshi IC; Sanko bus Hitoyoshi–Konose Line (4 a day) from Hitoyoshi to Kyusendo-mae, about 57 min
Few buses — check times or join a tour - Fee
- Adults ¥1,100; exploration course ¥800 extra
- Good to know
- 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30; exploration course 16:00); open daily except year-end/New Year
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info