Geibikei

Boat tour of Geibikei Gorge, with its strange rocks and precipitous cliffs

Geibikei Gorge, a 2-km gorge of strange rocks and precipitous cliffs along the Sunatetsu River, a tributary of the Kitakamigawa River, can be enjoyed by boat.

It was designated as a place of scenic beauty in 1925 and is one of the 100 most scenic spots in Japan.

The boatmen sing “Geibi Oiwake” in the quiet stream, and the scenic view can be enjoyed to the full.

Fuji Iwa and Geibi Gorge Wisteria

Geibikei Gorge is a series of huge, strange rocks and monstrous stones, and among them is a rock called Fuji Iwa.

Fuji vines are entangled in the rock surface, and when the flowers are in full bloom, the entire rock is dyed a brilliant purple color.

Visitors can enjoy the spectacular view from a boat while watching the river cruise. The best time to visit is from mid-May to late May.

Mysteries and Attractions of Geibikei Gorge

Geibikei Gorge is a 2-km gorge formed by the Sunatetsu River. Visitors can fully enjoy the spectacular scenery created by the limestone cliffs, with cliffs of approximately 100 meters rising up on both sides of the river, at Geibikei.

Information

Name
Geibikei
猊鼻渓
Link
Official Site
Address
375 Aza-machi, Nagasaka, Higashiyama-cho, Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture Geibikei Tourist Center
Telephone number
0191-47-2341
Closed

Open all year round

Admission fee

Boat Rafting Fare
Adults 1,800 yen
Elementary school students 900 yen
Infant: 200 yen

Access

5 minutes on foot from Geibikei Station

Area
Iwate Ichinoseki, Hiraizumi
Category
Mountains, Mountain passes, Plateaus, Wetlands, Valleys Sightseeing trains, Sightseeing boats, Cruise ships

Gallery

Ichinoseki, Hiraizumi

Iwate

Category

Area