Genbikei Gorge
In Japanese: 厳美渓
A 2 km stretch of the Iwai River cut into rocks, potholes, pools and small falls, just west of Ichinoseki. Known for 'flying dango' sent across the gorge in a basket.
National Place of Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument
Nearby
- Takkoku no Iwaya Bishamondo ≈ 15 min by car
- Motsuji Temple and Pure Land Garden ≈ 25 min by car
- Chusonji Temple ≈ 25 min by car
- Muryokoin Temple Ruins ≈ 25 min by car
- Takadachi Gikeido ≈ 25 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Iwate Kotsu bus (Genbikei line) from Ichinoseki Sta., about 20 min to Genbikei, then 1 min walk
- Fee
- Free
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info