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Ryugado Cave
Best time to visit
Morning visits are ideal to avoid crowds and catch the cave's soft natural light. Spring and autumn offer comfortable temperatures for exploring.
Budget tips
Admission is moderately priced with discounts for children and seniors. Group tickets offer savings, and a combined ticket with nearby attractions can reduce costs further.
Recommended for
Nature enthusiasts, Adventure seekers, Families with children, Geology buffs
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
About
Quick facts: Explore vast underground chambers that extend over 4 kilometers, featuring stunning stalactites and stalagmites. The cave is one of Japan's largest limestone caves and has been a source of local myths and legends for centuries.
Highlights: The mesmerizing Blue Dragon Waterfall inside the cave casts a magical light display that changes with the cave's natural humidity. Visitors can also see ancient fossils embedded in the rock formations, revealing stories from millions of years ago.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes with good grip as cave floors can be slippery.
- Bring a light jacket, as the cave stays cool year-round.
- Photography is allowed but without flash to protect the formations.
- Arrive early on weekends to dodge the largest crowds.
Have you heard of free walking tours?
After traveling to 30+ countries, there's one thing I wish someone had told me from day one, and it completely changed how I experience new cities.
Free walking tours. Yes, actually free. No credit card needed. No catch.
Local guide, 2-3 hours
Major sights, hidden gems, local stories
100% tip-based
Guides earn only tips, so they give their absolute best
You tip what feels right
At the end, just tip whatever you feel is right
I've done these in dozens of cities and they've been the highlight of almost every trip. If you're visiting Kochi, Japan, do this on your first day. You'll thank me later.
