Geibikei Gorge River Boat Cruise (2-hour charter plan with oarsman experience)

A 2-hour special charter plan to drift down the Geibikei Gorge, a National Monument. The boat is maneuvered by an oarsman using a single long pole, and guests can enjoy the seasonally changing landscape. The experience includes an "oarsman experience" where guests try propelling the boat. At the landing point, the optional "undama-age" (lucky stone tossing) is available, where landing a stone in a hole is said to grant a wish.

Details

Plan Price: ¥31,800 per charter boat

What’s Included: Boat chartering fee, oarsman experience fee, fish feed

Not Included: Undama lucky stones (¥100)

Set Dates: April 1, 2025 – November 20, 2025
*Excluding exclusion periods
*This content will continue into the next fiscal year and beyond.

Excluded Date: Golden Week: April 26, 2025 -May 4, 2025
Obon Holidays: August 10, 2025 – August 15, 2025
Autumn Foliage Season: October 15, 2025- November 10, 2025
Winter Season: November 21, 2025 -March 31, 2026

Time Length: 2 hours

Meeting Place&Time

[Meeting Place]
Geibikei Funekudari Boat Terminal

[Meeting time]
Please gather 15 minutes prior to boat boarding time*
*After check-in, oarsman in charge of boat will meet with participants

Map

Min. # of Participation: 1 person

Max. # of Participants: 14 people

Supoported Languages: Japanese

Plan Details

Designated a national Site of Scenic Beauty and National Monument, Geibikei Gorge is counted among the 100 Views of Japan. Drifting through the gorge in a boat propelled by an oarsman maneuvering it with a single long pole, enjoy the seasonally changing landscape. Also, enjoy an “oarsman experience” in which you can try propelling the boat yourself.

Alighting at a landing point at the far end of the gorge, try your hand at “undama-age” lucky stone tossing. Try to toss the lucky stone into a hole in a rock on the opposite shore—resembling the shape of a lion’s head, it is said to be the namesake of the gorge. If the lucky stone lands inside the hole, it is said that your wish will come true.

Course Details

2-hour special plan

Depart from boat pier→ Outbound Geibikei Gorge river cruise (including oarsman experience)→ Arrive at landing point and stroll area→ Undama lucky stone toss experience*→ Depart landing point→ Geibikei Gorge river cruise return ride (guest oarsman experience, oarsman sings “Geibi Oiwake” shanty)→ arrive at pier

*Optional

Necessary When making a reservation

1. Desired date, time

2. Representative’s name and contact information

3. Number of Participants

4. Name of group/organization

Other(Notes)

Tour may be cancelled in the event of high water or strong winds

Please contact us in the event guests will be late for the planned boat boarding time.

For groups of 15 or more, please inquire.

Cancellation Policy: 100% in the event of a no-show

Closing Date: 7 business days prior to desired date

Operating Company: Geibi Tourism Center
Tel: 0191-47-2341
Fax: 0191-47-3288
467 Nagasaka, Higashiyama-cho, Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture, 029-0302

Inquiries: Miyagi Prefecture Tourism Federation
14th floor of the Miyagi Prefectural Government Building, 3-8-1, Hon-cho, Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi, Japan 〒980-8570
Tel: +81-22-221-1864　Fax: +81-22-211-2829
Email: dmo@miyagi-kankou.or.jp
Business Days: Monday to Friday
Business Hours: 8:30 am – 5:15 pm (JST)