Ryusendo Caves in Iwate pref.

On a hot summer day, it is nice to enjoy the sun but is also good to look for a cool place. I'm the latter, so now, let me introduce you Ryusendo Caves in Iwaizumi town, Iwate prefecture (next to our hometown, Akita). 

See?? It's beautiful, isn't it!? This is one of the 3 major limestone caves of Japan. In the cave, visitors can find 3 underground lakes as above photos at the moment. (The 4th one seems to be under investigation.) The total length of the cave is more than 3 kilometers at present, but is estimated to be over 5 kilometers long! 

Even in the middle of summer, inside of the cave is very cold at about 10 degrees Celsius and you will need to wear a jacket. Also, the floor is slippy! Watch your step not to fall into the water! =D

Outside the Ryusendo Caves has beautiful nature!! Look at these greens and streams!

Whenever I come there, I never get tired of such lovely scenery. Let's feel close to the nature in Ryusendo Caves this summer!