Kyūsendō Cave (Kuma Forestry Association) — Attraction in Kuma

I visited Kyusendō Cave on a Saturday, arriving around 11:45 AM — surprisingly, there weren’t many people yet, which made the whole experience feel even more special. I drove from Kumamoto via Route 219. The drive itself was scenic, winding through lush green valleys and mountain views, although there were a few construction detours along the way. Some of the tunnels were a bit narrow and eerie, but honestly, it just added to the sense of adventure.

The cave entrance is nestled in a quiet, forested area. I opted for the regular unguided tour, which cost 1,100 yen. It was absolutely worth it. The inside of the cave was cool and beautifully lit, with dramatic stalactites, underground streams, and narrow passageways that made you feel like you were walking through another world. It’s well-maintained, and there’s a good balance between natural wonder and visitor accessibility.

Overall, it was a rewarding experience — peaceful, mysterious, and very different from the usual sightseeing spots. If you enjoy nature, a little quiet, and don’t mind a few backroad challenges to get there, Kyusendō Cave is totally...

Great cave! Once you sign up for the explorer course you'll get wellies / waterproof boots, a helmet and a light. Then you have 30 minutes to explore the easier part on your own, after that you meet with a guide who takes you to the more difficult part - which is really fun! This takes about 30 - 45 minutes, so a total of about 1 hour (we took 1 hour 20 minutes because there was nobody...

Went on 2nd Dec The cave itself is colder than outside 😁 We missed out the explorer course but anyway standard course is fun too for family We decide to detour from expressway while driving to Kagoshima There is a restaurant, bakery & coffee cafe which we had tried all. Reached around 2.30pm for hang around for 2hrs. Not many people but probably we had the place to...