Ryuga-do Cave

Information

Ryuga-do is a limestone grotto, meandering inland for 4 kilometers (1 kilometer is open to the public). It took 175 million years to become what Ryuga-do is now, and the limestone formations make for fine geological specimens. A number of dishes, presumably used by the prehistoric residents, have also been unearthed in the cave. The cave is protected as a natural monument as well as a historic site.

Opening Hours

• 8:30 - 17:00 (March - November)
• 8:30 - 16:30 (December - February)

Closed

• No closing days

Price / Entrance Fee

• 1,100 yen (General, Adult)
• 700 yen (Junior high student)
• 550 yen (Child)
• Adventure Course: Plus 1,000 yen *booking required

Access / Public Transport

• 20 minutes from JR Tosa-Yamada Station by the bus bound for Ryuga-do. Get off at Ryuga-do Bus stop.

Related Links

• 国指定史蹟天然記念物　龍河洞 (Only available in Japanese)

Address / Location

• 1424, Tosayamadacho Sakakawa, Kami-shi, Kochi, 782-0005

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