Recommended for such people
・ I want to feel the wonders of nature
・ I want to go to a sandy beach like Sukhavati Jodo
What is Ryusendo?
Ryusendo Cave is one of the three major limestone caves in Japan in Iwate Prefecture. (The other two are Akiyoshido in Yamaguchi Prefecture and Ryuga Cave in Kochi Prefecture)
The clear blue underground lake is famous, and the transparency is so high that you cannot tell the depth of the water even if you actually see it.
Poor access is a drawback, so be sure to go on a bus tour or drive. (I was comfortable going on a bus tour)
We will also introduce Jodogahama Beach and Sanriku Railway, which often go around with Ryusendo Cave.
Introduction of Ryusendo Cave
Ryusendo Cave is a limestone cave with a total length of more than 4 km, of which 700 m is open to the public.
A total of eight underground lakes have been identified, but only three are open to the public.
Also known as "Iwaizumi Wakutsu".
Also famous for bats
Five types of bats live in Ryusendo Cave.
It is rare that there are multiple bats in one limestone cave, and it is also registered as a national natural monument.
However, even if you can feel that "something isn't flying" in the cave, you can't even tell what kind of bat it is.
(Applause if there is a bat that can be identified only by the sound of flying)
Temperature inside the limestone cave
The temperature inside the limestone cave is around 10 ° C throughout the year.
Don't forget your jacket in the summer.
Long-lived abyss
It is a fountain that is said to live three years longer if you take a sip.
There are places where you can drink outside, so don't grab it here.
At this point the water is already blue and expectations are high.
Bizarre stalactite
The stalactites found in the cave take about 100 years to grow XNUMX cm.
It is surprising that Ryusendo Cave itself was built over XNUMX million years.
Blue underground lake
It is a blue underground lake, a signboard product of Ryusendo Cave.
I've heard rumors, but it's really blue.
It is a normal white light that is submerged, but it is too transparent and looks blue.
It seems that it looks beautiful in winter with less rain, but even when I went there in May, it was usually very beautiful.
Is winter even better than this ...?
There are several "blue ponds" in the world, but one of the following is why they look blue.
① Ingredients that look blue are dissolved in water
(XNUMX) The transparency of water is too high, and water other than blue, which has a high refractive index, is absorbed.
Aoike in Biei-cho, Hokkaido is famous for ①, and Ryusendo is for ②.
Fully equipped with a wine cellar
Wine is made using the characteristics that the temperature does not change all year round.
We use local mountain grapes, and the name is taken from the nearby mountain and we call it "Ureira Wine".
(It's a secret that I thought it was like a glittering name)
Admission fee and time required
The admission fee is 1100 yen for adults, and the staying time is about 40 minutes.
There are also sweets made from local mountain grapes at the shop, so if you can afford it, try it.
Visit Information: Ryusendo Cave Official Website
Jodogahama
If you take a bus tour of Ryusendo Cave, Jodogahama should also be a set.
A long time ago, a great Buddhist priest said, "It's just like paradise Jodo," so it came to be called Jodogahama.
Certainly, the contrast between the white rocks and the blue sea is one of the most beautiful in Japan.
Clear sea
The sea water is also pretty clean and very transparent.
At the bottom of the sea, you can see something like algae.
The fewer people living around the sea, the more beautiful it feels.
Miyako Jodogahama Pleasure Boat
It is a ferry where you can enjoy the Jodogahama beach.
There are other points to enjoy besides the scenery, so be sure to ride it.
(Due to the influence of Corona, the service is scheduled to end on January 2021, 1 (Monday). It is now!)
Umineko Invasion
A bird, the black-tailed gull, whose difference from seagulls is not so clear.
The cry seems to be "mya", but there are so many people waiting for the ferry passengers that they don't even care about that.
Their aim is the food that passengers have.
When passengers present "Kappa Ebisen", which is also sold on board, they dexterously catch and eat it.
Birds also say "I can't stop, I can't stop" because they run side by side on the ship and ask the passengers.
By the time you get off the ferry, you'll notice that you spend more time looking at Umineko than looking at the scenery of Jodogahama.
Boarding fee and boarding time
The boarding fee is 1500 yen for adults, and the boarding time is 40 minutes.
The flight will be canceled when the sea is rough, so please check the website in advance.
Ferry operation information: Miyako Jodogahama Pleasure Boat Official Website
Sanriku Railway
This is also the Sanriku Railway that bus tour participants should take.
Although it was devastated by the Great Tohoku Earthquake, it will be revived as a symbol of reconstruction with the support of various people.
The vehicle was built with support from Kuwait, so it has a thank-you plate on it.
If you don't know the location of Kuwait on the world map, check it out.
Inside the car
The interior of the car has a retro feel, and vending machines are also installed.
Maybe it's the first time I've seen a vending machine on an ordinary train, not a sightseeing train.
Omoto Tsunami Disaster Prevention Center (Omoto Disaster Prevention Plaza)
Bus tourers will also drop in at the Omoto Tsunami Disaster Prevention Center, a building directly connected to Iwaizumiomoto Station.
The library here is decorated with super-luxurious illustrations.
Anime characters representing Japan are gathered, and the vehicle of Sanriku Railway is the Galaxy Express XNUMX version.
It seems that it was sent in hopes of reconstruction, and the Jodogahama ferry is also drawn behind it.
There is also a shop that sells local products.
Taro Kanko Hotel
Miyako City, where Jodogahama is located, was the area that was particularly damaged by the Great Tohoku Earthquake.
On the building, you can see the scars of the damage at that time.
The most eye-catching is the Taro Kanko Hotel.
Up to the second floor is washed away by the tsunami, and the steel frame is completely visible.
Currently, it has been registered as an earthquake remains as a building that conveys the memory of the tsunami.
It's easy to forget if you live your daily life, but I would like to make use of this lesson.
Access
There are some hurdles to go by public transport.
Take a package tour from a travel agency or take a bus tour to / from Morioka Station.
(Bus tour is only on Saturdays and Sundays)
Bus Tour Details: Michinori Travel Tohoku Official Website
Finally
At the end, it was a little chilly, but Ryusendo Cave is the only beautiful limestone cave in Japan.
Please visit Iwate Prefecture, where you can experience the excitement and wonders of nature.