CAVE EXPERIENCE
Kyusendo Cave
Kuma Village, Kuma District, Kumamoto Prefecture
Kyusendo Cave
Discovered in 1973 by the Ehime University Academic Exploration Club, Kyusendo is one of the largest caves in mainland Kyushu, stretching approximately 5,000 meters in total length. The cave is filled with globally rare stalactite formations and brimming with mysterious appeal. Please enjoy the natural artistry shaped by 300 million years of Earth’s history to your heart’s content.
ACCESS
Kumamoto Prefecture
Total About 1h 10m
FlightAbout 1h 10m
General Course — A Leisurely Stroll (About 30 min)
This loop course lets you leisurely view the magnificent stalactite formations created over hundreds of millions of years from 300-million-year-old geological strata, taking about 30 minutes at a comfortable pace.
Exploration Course — 200m Underground (About 1 hour)
Ice-cold, crystal-clear groundwater flows deep underground, eventually emptying into the Kuma River in vast quantities. The natural artistry created by Earth over 300 million years is absolutely breathtaking!
Mori no Kabo (Forest Fragrance Hall)
The adjacent facility houses Hinata, a specialty shop for bread and honey; Hana Kabo, a soft-serve cafe offering original soft-serve ice cream along with drinks and food; and the Kyusendo Mont-bell Corner, which sells Mont-bell products as well as Kyusendo original merchandise.
Friend Antenna Shop & Yama Kabo
The Kyusendo Friend Antenna Shop is a cooperative shop where local businesses sell specialty products from the Kuma region. The Kuma Village Forestry Cooperative, which operates Kyusendo, is a group of forestry experts. Yama Kabo is their specialty shop for forestry and outdoor goods.