Ryugado Cave

Ryugado Cave

Ryugadō is one of Japan's representative limestone caves, formed over approximately 175 million years, with a total length of around 4 kilometers. It is located in Kami City, about a 40-minute drive from Kochi City, and has been designated as a national natural monument and historical site. About 1 kilometer of the cave is open to the public, allowing visitors to enjoy its mysterious landscapes. Near the exit, there are traces of a dwelling from the Jomon period, and particularly notable is the "God's Jar," a Jomon pottery piece encased in stalagmites, which is rare in the world. The recently opened adventure course allows visitors to crawl through narrow paths and climb wooden ladders, providing an experience of complete darkness. In the adjacent Rare Bird Center, you can also see the Nagasaki crow, a national special natural monument.

Basic Information

Spot Name
Ryugado Cave
Location
〒782-0005 1424 Sakakawa, Tosa-Yamada-cho, Kōmi City 
Access
From Tosa-Yamada Station on the JR Dosan Line, take the Tosa Den Transportation bus to Ryugado Cave for 23 minutes and get off at the last stop. It takes about 25 minutes by car from Nankoku IC on the Kochi Expressway.
Parking
300 regular cars, 10 large vehicles.
Business Hours
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (March to November)
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (December to February)
Regular Holiday
Open daily
Fees
Adults: 1,200 yen, Junior High School Students: 700 yen, Elementary School Students: 550 yen.
Contact Information
Phone Number:0887-53-2144
Official Website

Map

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