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Genbikei is a valley that spans approximately 2km, located in Ichinoseki, Iwate Prefecture, formed by the erosion of the Iwai River.
The rough surfaces of strange rocks and strange rocks are steep, and the dynamic rock expressions are stunning. The color of the water can discolor from the sediments at the bottom of the river or from the hot springs that flow from Mt. Kurikoma, so if you're lucky you can see the river surface, which has a very beautiful emerald green
The river surface of the Genbikei dyed in emerald green
Genbikei, which Date Masamune named as a scenic spot within his domain.
Date Masamune , the warlord of the Sengoku period, who ruled this land , and is said to have visited and enjoyed many times.
Cherry blossoms in Genbikei
Currently, about 50 cherry trees remain on both banks of Genbikei, and it is said that these cherry trees were planted by Masamune, and these cherry trees are called " Sadayama Cherry Blossoms"
The potholes and flying dumplings, which are said to be miraculous designs
potholes that have been scraped over many years are everywhere, making them look like natural artworks.
Pole holes in mortars made from water currents and erosion of pebbles that can be seen all over the rock surface.
A pothole is a natural circular or mortar-shaped hole created by the rapids of a river where pebbles enter a rock recess and rotate over a long period of time. It is a type of river terrain known as "pothole" or "giant's kettle."
As I walked leisurely along the strolling paths on both banks, crossed the suspension bridge and peered downstream, I could not help but feel the wonder and beauty of nature, as I witnessed the slow changes in the river downstream, in contrast to the rough currents that engulfed the surroundings upstream.
and a popular dumpling called "Guo Koku Dango" that can be reached by basket pulleys from the other side of the valley
Incidentally, in the same Iwate prefecture, there is also another valley called the Yohana Grey, which aside from the kanji, the pronunciation is similar, and both are valleys and are relatively close to each other, so be careful not to make a mistake.
Geographically, Genbikei is located on the west side of Ichinoseki Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen, and Yuebanekei is located on the east side. The two are about 20km apart in a straight line.
As for access, there is no train connection to the valley, and the nearest station is JR Ichinoseki Station.
Head to Ichinoseki Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen and take a bus or taxi from there. The distance from Ichinoseki Station is about 10km. If you are using a car, get off at Ichinoseki Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway and head west on National Route 342.
The Hiraizumi area, including Chusonji Kinjido and Mokoshiji Temple, which are also designated as World Heritage Sites, is located about 10km northeast of Genbikei, so you can visit along with Genbikei.
![Genbikei bus stop](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAJYAAACWAQAAAAAUekxPAAAAAnRSTlMAAHaTzTgAAAAaSURBVEjH7cExAQAAAMKg9U9tDQ+gAACAdwMLuAABXZHjmQAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "The specialty of Genbikei, "Flying Dango," is definitely worth a visit! Delicious activities! [Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture]")
![Genbikei bus stop](https://jp.neft.asia/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMG_5931-150x150.jpg.webp "The specialty of Genbikei, "Flying Dango," is definitely worth a visit! Delicious activities! [Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture]")
![Geibikei Gorge](https://jp.neft.asia/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2154438_m-150x150.jpg.webp ""Yohanekei" in Ichinoseki City, where even neighbors even have strangers [Iwate Prefecture]")
![3809167_m](https://jp.neft.asia/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/3809167_m-150x150.jpg.webp ""Negaseki" is one of the three ancient Oshu sekies that surpasses Minamoto Yoshitsune and Matsuo Basho [Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture]")
