Ryugakubo Pond
龍ヶ窪の池A mystical pond known for perpetually clear waters and the legend of a dragon.
Ryugakubo Pond is a 1.2 hectare pond fed by a vast reserve of ancient groundwater. A remarkable 43,000 tons of water well up from the pond daily, replacing it all in a single day. Such abundant and pristine spring water is an unmatched rarity in the region.
With no nearby rivers, the area’s local water supply relies entirely on springs like Ryugakubo Pond. Its waters can be easily drunk from a tap just a minute’s walk from the parking lot. The area was designated a Nature Conservation Zone by Niigata Prefecture in 1974, and acknowledged as one of Japan’s 100 Best Waters in 1985.
Ryugakubo Pond is also rich with history and legend, and the two villages safeguarding it celebrate it with shrines and an annual festival in July.
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- Nature and Scenery Nature and Scenery
General Information
| Address | 新潟県中魚沼郡津南町谷内６２１７ |
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| Directions | ●Approx. 15 min. by taxi from Tsunan Station (JR Iiyama Line). ●Approx. 45 min. by car from the Shiozawa-Ishiuchi IC on the Kanetsu Expressway, or approx. 60 min. from the Echigo-Kawaguchi IC. |
| Car Park | ●Regular cars: Approx. 35 spaces ●Large vehicles: Parking available |
| Opening Times | Closed in winter. |
| Prices | Parking fees - Regular cars: 200 yen - Motorcycles: 100 yen - Buses and minibuses: 500 yen |
| Notes | ●100 Best Waters of Japan ●Maximum depth of 1.5-2 m ●Natural pond |
Contact
| Name | Tsunan Town Tourist Association |
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| Telephone Number | 025-765-5585 |
| Fax Number | 025-761-7732 |
| E-mail address | kanko@tsunan.info |
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