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One of Japan's 3 greatest limestone caves, Ryusendo has a
number of underground lakes enriched with water of exquisite
features. Sceneries of the lakes, keep the massive volume
of water ever quietly, are exposed to visitors when they proceed
in a long, narrow, and complex underground path in the giant
cave.
The first lake to be encountered in the cave is called "Ryugu-fuchi
(pond of Dreagon palace)", known for high level of transparency
of water as one of the highest in the world with 41.5m. The
third lake has a depth of 98m, and its emerald-like shining
water is the highlight of the tour.
Spring volume mounts 17 thousand tons daily in Ryusendo, flowing
out into a river. Temperature of this remarkable water is
naturally kept at 7～10℃ throughout year. Notably this water
is bottled and marketed nationally under brand name "Ryusendo-no-Mizu
(Water of Ryusendo)", known also for winning Gold awards
in Monde Selection.
Location: Iwaizumi-cho Town, Shimohei-gun, Iwate Prefecture
Transportation: JR bus for "Ryusendo" from "Iwaizumi"
station on JR Iwaizumi Line
Contact: Iwaizumi Town Office Tourism Section 81-194-22-2111
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