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Geibikei Gorge

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Geibikei Gorge

猊鼻渓

Iwate · Tohoku

Geibikei Gorge is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, featuring towering cliffs and serene waters. Visitors can enjoy boat rides along the gorge, taking in the picturesque scenery and unique rock formations.

Why we picked it

Many mainstream travelers overlook this gem in favor of more famous destinations in Japan.

Best season
Autumn
Crowd level
Popular
Rating
4.4· 5,481 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Gorge accessed only by traditional boat ride; adult round-trip fare 1,800 yen. Per official geibikei.co.jp.
Nearest station
Geibikei Station · 6 min walk
Website
geibikei.co.jp

Today

8:30–16:00

Stored weekly hours

Daily 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

How to get there

From Sendai Station · ~1h 39m by car

Tags

naturegorgeboat ride

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