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Ryugado Cave
Amazing sound and lighting effects! Enjoy exploring the limestone caverns with your five senses.
Ryugado Cave is a national historic site and a national natural monument. It was renovated in 2019, and colorful lights and music have added another dimension of wonder.
There are many highlights in the caverns where visitors can feel nature's mystery, such as the 11-meter-high "Kinen-no-Taki (Memorial Waterfall)" and the "Sekkaden," where bunches of small stalactites resemble flowers. The "Kami-no-Tsubo (God's Pot)," a pot used by the cave's indigenous people that was covered by stalactites and became one piece over a period of about 2,000 years, is an important archaeological material.
For those thrill seekers, the “Adventure Course” is recommended. (with an additional fee, and reservations are required by the day before). This course takes you 200 meters along dark and narrow paths with your headlamp. Special clothing and equipment will be provided for the participants.
There are many stores and restaurants around the entrance, stroll around and enjoy the unique atmosphere.
Highlights
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A huge limestone cavern which is designated as a national historic site and a national natural monument.
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It was renovated in 2019, and colorful lights and music have added another dimension of wonder.
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For a deeper experience, the “Adventure Course” is highly recommended.
Photos
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![Additional handrails and other safety features have been installed to make the tour more secure and comfortable.]()
Additional handrails and other safety features have been installed to make the tour more secure and comfortable.
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!["Cactus Hill," with stalagmites that resemble cacti.]()
"Cactus Hill," with stalagmites that resemble cacti.
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![“Kinen-no-Taki,” the cave’s tallest waterfall at 11 meters.]()
“Kinen-no-Taki,” the cave’s tallest waterfall at 11 meters.
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![The cave’s largest stalactite “Tenkoseki”]()
The cave’s largest stalactite “Tenkoseki”
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![The "Kami-no-Tsubo" was created by fusing Yayoi earthenware and stalactites.]()
The "Kami-no-Tsubo" was created by fusing Yayoi earthenware and stalactites.
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![The adventure course is perfect for adventure seekers!]()
The adventure course is perfect for adventure seekers!
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 龍河洞
- Postal Code
- 782-0005
- Address
- 1424 Sakakawa, Tosayamada-cho, Kami City, Kochi
- Telephone
- 0887-53-2144
- Closed
- Open every day
- Hours
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8:30am-5:00pm
December-February: 8:30am-4:30pm - Admission
- High school students and older 1,200 yen, Middle school students 700 yen, Elementary school students 550 yen
- Directions
- From JR Tosa-Yamada Station, take the Tosaden Bus for about 20 minutes, get off at “Ryugado” and walk for 2 minutes.
- Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)