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Iwate

Geibikei Gorge

Waterfalls & gorgesNature walks & hiking

A breathtaking two-kilometer limestone gorge in Iwate carved by the Satetsu River, famous for peaceful flat-bottomed boat tours between towering cliffs.

Best time
All year
Admission
¥0
Parking
猊鼻渓 舟下り専用駐車場 (Geibikei Boat Pier Visitor Lot)2 min walk· 100 spaces
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Nearest Station

🚉Geibikei Station

Approx. 0.2 km from spot

Travel Mode & Pace

🚶~3 min walk

Easy walking distance from station

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Autumn Foliage · Koyo Canyon Cruise

Towering limestone cliffs ablaze with crimson and gold maples reflected on the Satetsu River.

Suitability

Stroller: Not recommended

Nursing room: Not available

Noise level: quiet

Rules

Water access: river

Drones: permit required

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Within 30 km, closest first.

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Sources, photo credits and verification

Place information: Official tourism source · Reviewed 2026-10-25