[2025 Kami Attraction] Travel Guide for Ryugado Cave (Updated May)

Kochi Prefecture in Shikoku. With 87% of its area covered in forests, the highest in the country, I spent four days being soothed by the nature of Kochi Prefecture, surrounded by mountains, rivers, and the sea. [Schedule] Day 1 5:30 Arrive at Kochi Station (night bus) 9:30 Rent a car 11:00 Ryugado Cave 14:30 Yasui Valley (Niyodo River) 18:00 Hirome Market Day 2 All day in Kochi City ☆Kochi Castle ☆Katsurahama Beach ☆Godaisan Observatory ☆Hirome Market Day 3 10:00 Departure 13:00 Arrive at Shimanto Gakusha 13:00 Canoe Touring @ Shimanto River 18:30 Dinner Day 4 10:00 Cloud Library @ Yusuhara Town 13:00 Kochi Station 15:00 Board express bus Return trip 🚎✈️ This was my second visit to Kochi Prefecture. The first time I visited was in my fourth year of university. I visited to take an exam for a company in Kochi as part of my job hunting. After a day of sightseeing in Kochi City, I took the exam and returned to Okinawa. I fell in love with Kochi in that one day. This was my second visit since then. Coming back to the place I fell in love with the first time made me love Kochi even more. Why? Because it's rich in nature! The feeling of the city and nature being close and coexisting is the kind of place I want to live. My desire to visit again is growing. I wish there were direct flights from Okinawa... Next time, I want to visit during the Yosakoi Festival and see the authentic Yosakoi dance...👀

#cherryblossom25 Exploring Ryugado Caves was a mesmerizing experience. As I ventured into the winding tunnels, I was awed by the dramatic limestone formations and the eerie beauty of stalactites and underground pools. The dimly lit pathways made the adventure feel almost mythical, like stepping into a hidden world untouched by time. Knowing that prehistoric remains were discovered here added to the cave’s mystique. The cool, damp air and echoes of dripping water made the visit even more atmospheric—an unforgettable glimpse into Japan’s natural wonders.

The caving experience at Ryugado Cave was truly an adventure that sparked my sense of adventure. Known as one of Japan's three major limestone caves, Ryugado Cave offers not just a sightseeing tour, but an exploration tour where you can progress on your own feet, which is a major attraction. Unlike the general tourist course, you can enjoy a full-fledged adventure equipped with a helmet and headlamp, crawling through narrow rock crevices and crossing underground rivers. Inside the cave, it was cool and humid, with a mystical atmosphere unique to the underground world. The stalactites illuminated by the light were formed over many years, and each one felt the power of nature. Especially when carefully navigating between the stalactites, it felt like exploring the interior of the Earth, and the excitement was unstoppable. At one point, there was a scene where we had to crawl through a narrow rock tunnel, making us feel like an expedition team. There were many thrilling moments that you can't usually experience in regular sightseeing, and it was well worth the challenge. The footing inside the cave was slippery, so we had to proceed carefully, but the sense of accomplishment when we reached the goal was exceptional. At the end of the tour, we came out into a wide space inside the cave and were able to see a fantastic sight. A world completely different from the surface spread out, and it felt like we had come to another dimension. The guide's explanations were also thorough, and it was interesting to learn about the history and formation of Ryugado Cave. The caving experience at Ryugado Cave was a wonderful adventure full of thrills and excitement that you can't experience in regular sightseeing. It is a spot that I would definitely recommend to those who want to feel the mysteries of nature with their whole body and take on new challenges.

#Spring0yentrip 🕰️Business hours: 8:30-17:00 🏖️Atmosphere/facilities: Cold! Quiet! Feel the history 📍Address: 1424 Sakagawa, Tosayamada-cho, Kami-shi, Kochi 782-0005 💰Price per person: 1200 yen 💞Reasons why we recommend it: It's irresistible for cave lovers. Perhaps it's also good for a date! ? Others You can only get there by car, so rent a car and go by car. There aren't many tourists, but maybe that's a good thing? ! How about a date to a cave? ? ? ?

#DomesticTravelRecord Ryugado Cave, one of the three major limestone caves in Japan It takes about 10 minutes from the parking lot to the limestone cave. There are several souvenir shops lined up, and you can take an escalator to the entrance of the limestone cave. Admission is 1200 yen for adults. The limestone cave is about 1km long and takes about 30 minutes to walk. In the narrow gaps, the dark and wet ground, and the strangely shaped cave illuminated by the lights, you can sometimes see bats flying, and feel the mystery of nature. There are some paths that you can't get through without bending your back, so it may be difficult for people with weak legs. 📍Ryugado Cave 1424 Sakagawa, Tosayamada-cho, Kami-shi, Kochi Prefecture 8:30-17:00 #KochiTourism #KochiTrip #Kochi

One of Japan's representative stalactite caves, it took about 175 million years to form. It is about 4 kilometers long and is designated as a national natural monument and historical site. About 1 km of it is open to the public, and you can enjoy the mysterious landscape with an adventurous spirit. Near the cave exit, there are remains of cave dwellings from the Yayoi period, especially the Yayoi-style earthenware "God's Pot" covered in travertine, which is also a very precious cultural relic in the world, taking you into a distant prehistoric world. We recommend you take the adventurous route where you have to navigate through narrow spaces that are so narrow that they almost hit your knees, using only your headlamp to illuminate the way. In addition, you can also see the long-tailed chicken, which is listed as a special natural monument of Japan, in the attached rare bird center. #2024TravelReview

Ryugado Cave is a natural cave located in Tosayamada-cho, Kami City. Located on the middle slope of Mt. Sanbo, it is known as the site of cave dwellings and the "God's Pot". From late April, the adventure course will be open! Crawl through narrow paths and experience complete darkness. It seems that you can make a reservation in advance, so if you are interested, please make a reservation and visit. [One point advice 💡] There is a difference in elevation inside the cave. Also, because there is a natural limestone cave, water may fall from the ceiling. ・Comfortable shoes to walk in ・Coat that you don't mind getting wet (windbreaker, raincoat, etc.) It may be a good idea to visit with these things. 📍: Ryugado Cave 🚗: About 20 minutes from Kochi Airport 💰: Adults 1200 yen Junior high school students 700 yen Elementary school students 550 yen *Payment by transportation IC, credit card, etc. #FuritabiWinter #Kochi #KochiTrip #KochiTourism #Ryugado

I went to Ryugado Cave in Kochi Prefecture! This cave is one of the three largest in Japan. It was fantastic to walk through the illuminated cave. #0yentravelautumn 📍Address: 1424 Sakagawa, Tosayamada-cho, Kami-shi, Kochi Prefecture, 782-0005