Geibikei Gorge: A Quiet Day on the Satetsu River in Iwate
This guide covers how to reach Geibikei from Ichinoseki, the boat ride, the walk at the turnaround, lunch and the sights nearby.
Region
Iwate
5 quiet, car-free day trips in Iwate — no rental car needed.
At a glance
5 guides cover this region. The counts below are the number of guides carrying each tag; a guide can carry several tags, and not every guide is tagged on every line.
- Interest
- Hot Springs (1)
- Facts last checked
- 2026-09-12 to 2026-10-17
The Quiet Hot-Spring Valley of Hanamaki
West of Hanamaki, in Iwate, the Toyosawa River comes down out of the hills through a long, wooded gorge.
Hiraizumi: Chusonji, Motsuji and a Quiet Day Trip in Iwate
This guide covers the rail route to Hiraizumi from Tokyo and Sendai, the ride from Ichinoseki to the temple stops, Chusonji with its Golden Hall, the pond…
Morioka Castle Ruins Park: From the Station to the Castle Ruins, the Red Brick Bank and Two Museums
This guide covers the castle ruins park, the red brick bank, two city museums and the practical details of getting around Morioka.
Tōno's Folklore Valley: A Quiet Day at the Museums, Denshoen and the Magariya
This day plan is written from a Meiji-era gazetteer of Rikuchū Province (新撰名勝地誌), together with the admission fees, closing days and bus access published by…