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Town in Tōhoku, Japan
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龍泉洞温泉ホテル
This hotel and onsen is located a few kilometers south of the caves.
沼の兵キャンプ場
A nice campground on the ocean. There's a sandy beach, and the campground has bathrooms and showers, a large fire pit, and vending machines.
By bus
JR Tohoku Bus Co. operates a direct bus service (4 times daily) from Morioka Station to Ryusendo Cave via Iwaizumi Town Center. The journey takes 2 hr 10 min.
By car
Another option is to hire a rental car at Morioka station. Driving in this region is less stressful than in cities like Tokyo.
There are limited commuter bus links mainly serving for locals connecting between settlements, the town hall and medical center. There are a couple of useful services for visitors.
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