Geibikei Gorge Boat Cruise and Exploration of Yūgenkyū Stalactite Cave
Starting with a boat cruise on Geibikei Gorge (猊鼻渓), one of Japan's hundred most scenic views, where you gaze up at 100-meter cliffs, listen to the boatman's traditional song "Geibi Oiwake," and then explore Yūgenkyū Cave (幽玄洞)—one of Japan's oldest stalactite caves—home to ancient fossils. At the Stone and Kenji Museum (石と賢治のミュージアム), discover the connection between Kenji Miyazawa and the stone heritage of the Higashiyama region. In the afternoon, tour the brewing facilities at Seiki-no-Ichi Sake Brewery (世嬉の一酒造), enjoy mochi cuisine, and finish with a panoramic view of Ichinoseki from atop Tsuriyama Park (釣山公園). This leisurely Ichinoseki highlights course—gently touring by boat, cave, brewery, and castle hill—is perfect for couples who enjoy a relaxed pace.
Schedule
A 90-minute round-trip boat cruise through cliffs 100 meters high, captivated by the boatman's traditional song "Geibi Oiwake"
Explore sea lily fossils and an underground lake from layers 350 million years old
Touch the story of stone and Kenji Miyazawa in Higashiyama, where the poet worked as an engineer in his later years
Tour the Taisho-era brewery, browse souvenirs, and savor the flavors of Ichinoseki, the mochi capital
From a hilltop at the site of Ichinoseki Castle, take in the townscape and the Iabii River at sunset—your journey's perfect finale
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