Muslim Friendly Japan
Ryugado Cave

Ryugado Cave

龍河洞

Ryugado is one of Japan's three largest limestone caves, formed over about 175 million years. The cave is about 4 km long, and about 1 km is open to the public. Inside you walk past stalactites and stalagmites, and since 2019 the main tunnel has colorful lights and projection mapping. Guided adventure tours visit parts that regular visitors cannot see.

Open in Google Maps ↗ Directions ↗

Visitor information

Opening hours

8:30–17:00 from February to October; 8:30–16:30 from November to January.

Closed

Open all year round.

Admission

Sightseeing course: 1,500 yen (age 15+), 800 yen (12–14), 600 yen (11 and under), tax included. The museum is free.

Getting there

About 25 minutes by car from Nankoku IC, or a short walk from the Ryugado bus stop (Tosaden Kotsu Bus).

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

  • The Adventure Course and West Water Cave Course are guided tours that need a reservation at least one day ahead.

Tips for Muslim visitors

  • The cave is about 4 km long, and about 1 km is open to the general public.
  • The guided Adventure Course takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and the West Water Cave Course about 20–30 minutes; both need a reservation at least one day in advance.
  • For the West Water Cave Course, wear clothes you don't mind getting wet. Overalls and boots can be rented for a fee.
  • Natural sites may have few facilities. Bring water, a travel prayer mat and a qibla app, and check the weather; mountains and lakes can be much colder than the city.
  • Restrooms for wudu can be far apart on trails. Many Muslim travellers carry a small water bottle for wudu.
  • Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Kochi and the verified places to pray nearby.
  • Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.

Prayer times in Kochi

Today (5 Nov 2026)

  1. Fajr04:54
  2. Sunrise06:28
  3. Dhuhr11:51
  4. Asr14:49
  5. Maghrib17:11
  6. Isha18:35

Times are calculated for Kochi City. Times may differ elsewhere in Kochi.

Next 7 days →

Places to pray near Ryugado Cave

We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.

How to find a place to pray in Japan →

Halal food near Ryugado Cave

We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:

Reviews from visitors

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your visit.

Write a review
Your rating

Reviews are checked before they appear. Please do not include personal information or links.

Map

Is something wrong or out of date? Please tell us so we can check again. Contact us →

Photo: inunami, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): visitkochijapan.com