Geibikei
猊鼻渓
A scenic limestone gorge in Iwate offering traditional boat tours with folk songs and towering cliffs.
What it is
- A two-kilometer gorge along the Satetsu River in Iwate Prefecture.
- Designated as a national Place of Scenic Beauty and one of Japan's top 100 landscapes.
- Named after a stalactite formation that resembles the nose of a lion.
- Developed and preserved through the efforts of local promoter Sato Geigan.
What to see
- Limestone cliffs reaching heights of 50 to 100 meters along the river.
- Unique rock formations including Mirror Rock and Couple Rock.
- Sightseeing boat tours operated by the Geibi Kanko Center.
- Boatmen performing the traditional Geibi Oiwake folk song during the trip.
When to go
- Visit during the spring to see the blooming wisteria flowers.
- Autumn is a popular time to view the changing colorful foliage.
Getting there
- The gorge is accessible via Geibikei Station on the Ofunato Line.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Geibikei Open in Google Maps
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