Geibi-kei Gorge, Ichinoseki, Iwate, 2024 Edition: Elegant Boat Ride While Admiring the Autumn Colors of the Gorge

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Geibikei Gorge

Boating in Geibikei Gorge, a place as beautiful as a painting

Geibikei Gorge, one of Japan's 100 scenic spots and a national scenic beauty, is a 2-km-long gorge formed by eroding limestone. The gorge is a fantastic deep valley with cliffs more than 100 meters high on both sides of the river.
The autumn leaves on the cliffs are breathtaking to see while enjoying the boat cruise, in which boatmen skillfully maneuver the boat with a single pole.

What is "Undama," a specialty of Geibikei Gorge?

Power Spot of Geibikei Gorge: Undama Throwing
Undama (lucky ball)
Unglazed balls called "luck balls" with 10 different characters written on them are sold for 100 yen for 3 pieces, and visitors can choose their favorite character and try their hand at throwing them.
Visitors are challenged to choose their favorite character and throw the ball of luck into the hole in the rock at the turnaround point of the boat cruise. The hole is a surprisingly long distance, so it is difficult to find the right amount of strength, but we encourage you to give it a try!

Geibi Oiwake" is a souvenir from the heart...

On the way back, you can enjoy a relaxing boat ride while listening to the boatman sing "Geibi Oiwake," a famous Geibi Gorge boat ride song. The boat ride takes 90 minutes round trip. Please come and spend a quiet moment while viewing the valley dyed in autumn leaves.

Best time to view the autumn leaves at Geibikei: Usually from late October to early November.

Image and information provided by Geibi Rest House Co.
Click here for the official Geibikei website

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The " JR East View Dynamic Rail Package " is a variable-price individual travel product sold exclusively through the Internet that allows you to freely select a train and accommodations and make a reservation at once. Depending on the timing and conditions of your reservation, you may be able to save even on the day of departure at the earliest! We also offer one-day trip plans! Enjoy your own unique trip according to your schedule and purpose.

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For train + lodging "Iwate Area" reservations, please visit [ JR East View Dynamic Rail Package ]
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