New Ryusendo Science Museum

The world’s first limestone cavern museum where you can experience the lifestyle of ancient people who lived in these caves

Discovered in 1965, many artifacts are on display which help recreate the lifestyles of ancient people such as unearthed archaeological finds of valuable earthenware and stone tools in a museum that is the first of its kind in the world to be built inside a natural cave.
Business Hours
Saturday ( 8:30 AM ~ 5:0 PM )
Sunday ( 8:30 AM ~ 5:0 PM )
Weekdays ( 8:30 AM ~ 5:0 PM )
Price
Adult: 1,000 JPY
Children: 500 JPY

Junior high school students: 500 yen One set rate for all of the caverns for adults, junior high school and elementary school students
Address
Iwate-ken, Shimohei-gun, Iwaizumi-chō, Iwaizumi, Koyashiki 龍泉新洞科学館
Phone
(0194) 22-2566

Plan your trip to iwate

Chat with a local tour guide who can help organize your trip.

Request a Tour