Ryugakubo Pond
Open by month
Partly closed in January: some days or parts are closed — see the official site. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Partly closed in February: some days or parts are closed — see the official site.
Partly closed in March: some days or parts are closed — see the official site.
Open in April. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in May. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in June. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in July. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in August. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in September. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in October. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in November. No seasonal closure recorded.
Partly closed in December: some days or parts are closed — see the official site. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-15.
A spring-fed pond in Tsunan where about 43,000 tonnes of water a day well up, renewing the whole pond daily. Dragon legends surround it, and you can take the water home.
One of Japan’s 100 Remarkable Waters
Nearby
- Matsunoyama Onsen ≈ 30 min by car
- Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel ≈ 30 min by car
- Bijin-bayashi Beech Forest ≈ 40 min by car
- Echigo-Yuzawa Onsen ≈ 40 min by car
- Nozawa Onsen ≈ 45 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 15 min by taxi from Tsunan Station (JR Iiyama Line)
Easier with a tour or car - Fee
- Free (car park: car ¥300, motorbike ¥100)
- Good to know
- Open all day; closed in winter. A drinking-water spout is a 1-min walk from the car park
- Time needed
- 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info