Geibikei Gorge River Boat Ride Experience in Iwate
Geibikei Gorge - a spectacular gorge located in Iwate is listed as one of the 100 greatest landscapes of Japan
- Take a 90-minute boat ride propelled by boatmen with wooden poles up and down the river in Geibikei Gorge, one of Japan's Three Great Gorges
- As the flow is slow and steady, the boatmen will entertain guests with their stories of the strangely shaped limestone clifss or sings traditional folk songs that echo off the cliffs
- Enjoy the seasonal beauty from the blooming cherry blossom and wisteria in green season to the autumn foliage and snowy winter, the Geibikei Gorge is attractive in any time of the year
What to expect
Geibikei Gorge is an officially recognized national natural monument and is listed as one of the 100 greatest landscapes of Japan. The boat ride is guided by boatmen propelling the boats with wooden poles, an experience unique in all of Japan. The 90-minute tour leads about one kilometer into the gorge and back. At the turning point, passengers leave the boat for 15-20 minutes to walk a few hundred meters further into the gorge. There they can view a large rock, shaped like a lion’s nose, after which the gorge was named.
Timetable
[1 April ～ 5 November] 8:30、9:30、10:00、11:00、12:00、13:00、14:00、15:00、16:00 [6 November ～ 10 November] 8:30、9:30、10:00、11:00、12:00、13:00、14:00、15:00、15:30 [11 November ～ 20 November] 8:30、9:30、10:00、11:00、12:00、13:00、14:00、15:00 [21 November ～ 31 March] 9:30、10:00、11:00、12:00、13:00、14:00、15:00
- The departure time is subject to change due to weather conditions, please visit the website for the lastest information.
- No reservation will be needed for boarding, you can choose the preferred departure time from the timetable.
