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Iwaizumi, Iwate Prefecture · Natural Monument
Ryusendo Cave
- Nearest stationShimanokoshi Station 13.6 km
- DesignationNatural Monument
Ryusendo Cave (龍泉洞) is one of Japan's three largest limestone caverns. It is located in the town of Iwaizumi, Iwate Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan.
From the Wikipedia article “Ryūsendō” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Ryusendo Cave. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Iwaizumi, Iwate Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Shimanokoshi Station, 13.6 km (straight line) |
| Type | Natural Monument |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 29 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Ryusendo Cave?
- Shimanokoshi Station. It is 13.6 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Ryusendo Cave a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Natural Monument.
Nearby

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Akkadō: (関西地方) (Public domain), Uchimagi Cave: Yasu (talk) (CC BY-SA 3.0), Sakiyama Shell Mound Jōmon-no-mori Archaeological Museum: Ty19080914 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Hideshima islet: 国土交通省 (Attribution), Former Azumaya Sake Brewery: Ty19080914 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Jōdogahama: Junpei Satoh (CC BY-SA 3.0)
