[2025 Kami Attraction] Travel Guide for Ryugado Cave (Updated Mar)

Kochi Prefecture in Shikoku. With 87% of its area covered in forests, the highest in the country, I spent four days being soothed by the nature of Kochi Prefecture, surrounded by mountains, rivers, and the sea. [Schedule] Day 1 5:30 Arrive at Kochi Station (night bus) 9:30 Rent a car 11:00 Ryugado Cave 14:30 Yasui Valley (Niyodo River) 18:00 Hirome Market Day 2 All day in Kochi City ☆Kochi Castle ☆Katsurahama Beach ☆Godaisan Observatory ☆Hirome Market Day 3 10:00 Departure 13:00 Arrive at Shimanto Gakusha 13:00 Canoe Touring @ Shimanto River 18:30 Dinner Day 4 10:00 Cloud Library @ Yusuhara Town 13:00 Kochi Station 15:00 Board express bus Return trip 🚎✈️ This was my second visit to Kochi Prefecture. The first time I visited was in my fourth year of university. I visited to take an exam for a company in Kochi as part of my job hunting. After a day of sightseeing in Kochi City, I took the exam and returned to Okinawa. I fell in love with Kochi in that one day. This was my second visit since then. Coming back to the place I fell in love with the first time made me love Kochi even more. Why? Because it's rich in nature! The feeling of the city and nature being close and coexisting is the kind of place I want to live. My desire to visit again is growing. I wish there were direct flights from Okinawa... Next time, I want to visit during the Yosakoi Festival and see the authentic Yosakoi dance...👀

One of Japan's representative stalactite caves, it took about 175 million years to form. It is about 4 kilometers long and is designated as a national natural monument and historical site. About 1 km of it is open to the public, and you can enjoy the mysterious landscape with an adventurous spirit. Near the cave exit, there are remains of cave dwellings from the Yayoi period, especially the Yayoi-style earthenware "God's Pot" covered in travertine, which is also a very precious cultural relic in the world, taking you into a distant prehistoric world. We recommend you take the adventurous route where you have to navigate through narrow spaces that are so narrow that they almost hit your knees, using only your headlamp to illuminate the way. In addition, you can also see the long-tailed chicken, which is listed as a special natural monument of Japan, in the attached rare bird center. #2024TravelReview

Ryugado Cave is a natural cave located in Tosayamada-cho, Kami City. Located on the middle slope of Mt. Sanbo, it is known as the site of cave dwellings and the "God's Pot". From late April, the adventure course will be open! Crawl through narrow paths and experience complete darkness. It seems that you can make a reservation in advance, so if you are interested, please make a reservation and visit. [One point advice 💡] There is a difference in elevation inside the cave. Also, because there is a natural limestone cave, water may fall from the ceiling. ・Comfortable shoes to walk in ・Coat that you don't mind getting wet (windbreaker, raincoat, etc.) It may be a good idea to visit with these things. 📍: Ryugado Cave 🚗: About 20 minutes from Kochi Airport 💰: Adults 1200 yen Junior high school students 700 yen Elementary school students 550 yen *Payment by transportation IC, credit card, etc. #FuritabiWinter #Kochi #KochiTrip #KochiTourism #Ryugado