Geibikei
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{{nihongo|Geibikei|猊鼻渓}} is a ravine on the Satetsu River in the city of Ichinoseki, Iwate Prefecture, Japan. It has been designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument since 1923.{{cite web |url=https://bunka.nii.ac.jp/heritages/detail/190022 |title=猊鼻渓 |publisher=Agency for Cultural Affairs |accessdate=10 April 2020}} In 1927 it was also selected as one of the 100 Landscapes of Japan.{{cite web |url=http://www.env.go.jp/nature/ari_kata/shiryou/031208-4-3.pdf |title=日本八景(昭和2年)の選定内容 |publisher=Ministry of the Environment |accessdate=10 February 2012}}
Overview
Geibikei is located in southern Iwate Prefecture, and is approximately two kilometers long. The river is surrounded by soaring cliffs of over 50 meters in height, and peaking at 124 meters, with fanciful rock formations created by erosion and numerous waterfalls. The name “Geibi,” which means “lion nose,” comes from a limestone formation near the end of the ravine which resembles a lion's snout. Unlike the Genbikei ravine, which is also located in Ichinoseki, the Geibikei is wide enough to permit use of small boats, and thus the ravine is noted for its 90-minute boat trip up and back down the river pushed along with a pole by boatmen, who sing on the return leg of the journey.
Before the Meiji period, the ravine was unknown, and the surrounding area was regarded as a near-wilderness. It was popularized by two local politicians, who invited numerous literary and political figures, including members of the aristocracy to visit the area.
Geibikei is a short walk from Geibikei Station on the JR East Ofunato Line.
Gallery
げいび渓 - panoramio.jpg|Geibikei boat dock
230729 Geibikei Ichinoseki Iwate pref Japan05s3.jpg|Panorama
230729 Geibikei Ichinoseki Iwate pref Japan08s3.jpg|Panorama
230729 Geibikei Ichinoseki Iwate pref Japan15s3.jpg|Panorama
See also
References
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External links
- {{Commons category-inline|Geibikei}}
- [https://visitiwate.com/article/4712 Iwate Prefecture tourist information]
- [https://www.tohokukanko.jp/attractions/detail_1766.html Tohoku official tourist information]
- [https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/1808/ Japan Travel website]
Category:Geography of Iwate Prefecture
Category:Places of Scenic Beauty
Category:Canyons and gorges of Japan
Category:Tourist attractions in Iwate Prefecture
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