Geibikei Gorge River Boat Cruise

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 Place of Scenic Beauty and Natural 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 – November 20
*Excluding exclusion periods
*This content will continue into the next fiscal year and beyond.

Excluded Dates

Golden Week: April 26 -May 4
Obon Holidays: August 13 – August 16
Autumn Foliage Season: October 15 – November 10
Winter Season: November 21 -March 31

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 Participants

1 person

Max. # of Participants

14 people

Supported 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, Public Interest Incorporated Association
Address: Miyagi Prefectural Office 14th Floor
3-8-1, Honcho, Aoba-ku, 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)