Ryusendo Cave and Ryusen Shindo Science Museum

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Ryusendo Cave is counted as one of the three largest limestone caves in Japan and is also designated as a national natural monument. The length of the cave is already known to be over 4,088m, and the total height is said to reach 5,000m. In addition, fresh water gushing out from the depths forms several underground lakes, and the third underground lake is 98 meters deep and boasts one of the clearest waters in the world. The dragon blue lake water, which hides the breath of nature's finely honed nature, and the countless stalactites inside the cave will transport you to a fantastical world.

residence/location: 1-1 Kannari, Iwaizumi, Iwaizumi-cho, Shimohei-gun, Iwate 027-0501
Business hours/Usage hours: 8:30-17:00 (Oct-Apr)
8:30-18:00 (May-Sept)
Price: Adults 1,100 yen, elementary and junior high school students 550 yen, preschoolers free (group discount available for 15 people and above)
Inquiries: Ryusendo Office
TEL. 0194-22-2566
FAX. 0194-22-5005
Website: http://www.iwate-ryusendo.jp/
Other: Morioka Station - Ryusendo Bus Schedule

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