This boat ride has been on my bucket list for years! We got there first thing in the morning to catch the first boat, and there were only three other people on our boat! Also, we were allowed to bring our two dogs! The gorge is beautiful, and it was great to get out in nature. After riding for a bit, we got out and walked around at the opposite end. On the way back, our tour guide sang, which was great. The acoustics of the gorge really made this a memorable experience. Please make sure to visit if you can. Exploring off the beaten path is a great way to explore japan.

7/7/2023 friday visit and few visitor quite relax and enjoy for all atmosphere! Boat driver not only introduce but also sing antic Japanese song…great!!

A historical and remarkable of an evocative scene created from jaw-dropping rocks during a boat cruise. Enjoying the quiet , natural environment along with the boat man singing traditional song, " Song of Geibi" The scenery of the nature view will change accordance to with the seasons. It is a place worth to visit.

A nice ride through the river in a boat. Its magical if it snows. The boatsmen kepp you entertained throughout the journey. There's duck food to feed the ducks swimming alongside. The boat stops at a point in half n hour and you can roam about for a while before the ride back.

Gorgeous scenery and a lovely, relaxing boat ride down this impressive bit of natural beauty. It was easy enough to get to (a train and then a bus run from Morioka) and the boats run hourly until 3pm in the winter. Definitely worth a visit!

Gorgeous to visit in all seasons. The boat keepers and punters are talkative and friendly, and they even sing for you! There is a shrine at the end of the gorge and a hole through which you can throw stones into. The stones each represent a wish or desire (love, wealth etc) and getting them into the home will supposedly grant your wish. Make sure you bring water with you if you’re going in summer like I did. There are also toilets at the end of the gorge.

No prior reservation required, nature at it’s best. Buy 50円 fish food and pass the time, since the boat ride will last for more than an hour, you should be ready. The person who navigate the boat will sing a song which was so beautiful,

Beautiful scenery and several spots to enjoy. Apparently, there are different views to enjoy for all four seasons. Very unique and enjoyable experience.

The rock cliff is grand and majestic. Its rugged and imposing facade commands attention. The water there is very clear, so you can ride small boat to get a clear view of the fish in the water, At the same time, there are many cute ducks accompanying you wownq the side. By the way, the boatmen sings beautifully.😍

¥1800 ticket per person, the whole trip takes 90mins. The boat man was so nice and even serenaded us 🎤 🎶 A must-try in this area. I can only imagine how much more beautiful it’ll be in Autumn! 🍁

visited geibekie gorge 猊鼻溪on 1.11.2023. we just caught the 11am boat ride ¥1800 1.5hrs but actually there were like a dozen returning boats when our boatman punt out nice gorge beautiful on its own even without peak autumn colours no no great rush you buy ¥50 feed & the ducks will follow you the whole journey (kind of😂) takes 30mins to reach the other side where you have 20mins to snap photos, feed big fat carps, find the lion’s nose rock 猊鼻… 猊is the 狻猊 like mystical lion in 龙生九子, the 5th son of dragon’s 9 sons. the boatman will sing their not Japanese old songs..some younger ones karaoke songs and some passengers audition for boatman vacancy 😎 I think very nice relaxing 1.5hrs well spent 😎

New experience, going on boat, and guide was very kind explaining everything. Food lovers can opt for lunch and enjoy while riding the boat.

Visited on 11th November (Sat), peak autumn was over but still a very wonderful sight and experience. Best to go as early as possible to avoid the crowd, there were a lot of people already for the 11am slot. Recommend buying KKDay tickets as it’s slightly cheaper, only need to scan one QR code to collect tickets for your group and it’s faster.

From my travel diary "we broke that with a journey from Nikko to a place called Geibi-Kei. It is about 45 minutes by train from Ichinoseki and when we got there it was snowing lightly. It has only one attraction namely a small river that passes through sheer cliffs about 100m high. We caught a flat bottom boat and for an hour we went up the river. Surrounded by cliffs and really heavy snow falls. Some ducks and birds and lots of winds high up in the trees. Just breathtaking and beautiful. And the bus trip back from there was just great as the snow is falling and you have almost a white-out because everything is white"

Very nice and relaxing experience! You are transported with a group of fellow visitors by the boat operators in a traditional boat steered using a long wooden branch. During the trip, the operator will tell you about the Gorge, and serenade you with a hauntingly beautiful Japanese song in the end. You will get more out of the trip if you understand Japanese, but regardless, I would recommend this trip!

Super friendly boat host operator. We were the last to on board because traveling with a pre-school child and walking from the train station. Amazing nature and river tour! The boater actually built these boats by themselves. And they're great singers too! There's a little fortune game to play at the end of the boat ride. It's worthy to come visit across all seasons. You may reserve your ticket online to enjoy discounts too. Be mindful of the the weather for canceled tours.

Interesting pre-industrial home. We visited for a just a few minutes while walking around Ichinoseki. Worth stopping in if visiting Ichinoseki.

Authentic. Makes me feel the atmosphere in those days.

The caretaker was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable

This is a small old samurai home. There's a small rock garden and tours inside. Nearby is a quaint 19th century church -- quite old and rare for Japan. Not really anything to make a special trip for, but a quick stop if you have time.

Real rando glass place with a Showa vibe. There’s a gift store that sells a bunch of random glassware and it’s kind of cool. Check out the super retro cafe on the 2nd floor. Worth stopping by if you’re here, but not worth traveling here for it.

A great place to stop on your way someplace but couldn't recommend coming here otherwise.

(Translated by Google) 《The delicate glass work and the retro scenery are amazing emo. 》 When I became an adult, I went home and visited the places I visited many times when I was a kid. Actually, the appearance was so lonely that it looked like a ruin, and I was a little shocked (laughs). That! ?? Maybe it's already crushed! ?? I thought (excuse me), but there are many cars in the parking lot. When I got off and looked around, I felt the times again. Instead of the "glittering" and "exciting" atmosphere that I saw when I was a kid, the appearance has changed to a "retro" and somewhat "nostalgic" atmosphere. I wonder if it's open ...? I was still worried (excuse me), but when I went inside, the glittering glasses! This is this! !! I wanted to show it to my husband! !! !! (((o (* ﾟ ▽ ﾟ *) o))) From cheap glass cups that can be used as daily necessities, to fashionable fishbowl, there are also accessories with delicate cuts. And it is packed with all kinds of glass crafts from ancient and modern east and west, Japanese to Western, from Japanese modern design tableware, stained glass lamp shades, to high-class chandeliers with a classical atmosphere. After all, a great assortment ...! I felt that way again. Certainly, in modern times, there are glass tableware that can be obtained at low prices at nearby stores and online, so it is hard to say that they are all rare. However, there are crafts that you do not see in your daily life, those made by overseas craftsmen, and those made by a method different from modern glass. It was as if I was looking at a museum, and I thought about the history of each miscellaneous item and took a closer look. Now that I'm an adult, I went with my husband and bought a candlestick and an oil lamp for my home interior. After a little research after returning home, it seemed that it was already out of print. There may be encounters with rare things that are already difficult to obtain elsewhere. For those who like classical design and those who are particular about the interior, I think there is something very fascinating. (attached image) Also, in the cafe opposite the main store (this is a new modern building), there is a store that picks up glass miscellaneous goods with a more elegant design. Women who like antique designs and women who want to eat at a fashionable cafe may enjoy it ´` * And one thing I noticed when I became an adult. That is, everywhere in the hall, comments that care about customers are written in front of the line of sight. "Safe frogs", "See you again", etc., and even those who care about the bus crew. The founder at that time? It looks like he's still talking to me ... If you come from another prefecture, you should be surprised at how much it looks ... ^^; However, at first glance it looks like a bubbly commercial facility that is just lonely, but I think that if you go inside and take a closer look, you will understand why this place has been loved by many people for a long time. increase. There are things that can only be tasted here. ・ Those who like glass work ・ Those who like old-fashioned crafts ・ Those who like fashionable tableware ・ Those who like antique-style miscellaneous goods ・ Those who are interested in stained glass ・ Those who like places with a retro atmosphere ・ Those who want to take photogenic photos (・ For the SNS generation, is there a possibility that this emo will look fresh on the contrary?) (・ For those who want to enjoy the feeling of ruins, it seems to be fun in a sense w) If you have any of the above, please come visit us. Please enjoy the gap with the appearance full of Tsukkomi (laughs) Personally, I think it is a facility of cultural value that should be preserved forever. I want many people to know about the feelings that cannot be easily reproduced in modern times. (Although there are other people who have similar comments, isn't it something that can be pushed more as a tourist destination in cities and prefectures ... ^^;) I want you to keep this place forever. I want to come to buy glass miscellaneous goods until I become a grandmother (laughs), so I'm quietly cheering behind the scenes! ˙︶˙ *) No (Original) 《繊細なガラス細工とレトロな風景が、すごいエモい。》 子供の頃に何度も足を運んだ場所に、大人になってから帰省してもう一度足を運びました。 実は、外観があまりに寂れてまるで廃墟のようになってしまっていて、若干ショックを受けました（笑） あれっ！？もしかして、もう潰れたのかな！？……と思いました(失礼)が、駐車場にはたくさんの車が。降りてあたりを見回すと、改めて時代を感じました。 子供の頃に見た「キラキラ」「ワクワク」の雰囲気ではなく「レトロ」でどこか「ノスタルジック」な雰囲気の外観に変わっていました。 え、営業してるのかなぁ……？とやはり不安になったのですが(失礼)、恐る恐る中へ入ると、キラキラのガラスたち！ これです、これ！！ 旦那さんに、見せたかったんです！！！ (((o(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o))) 日用品として使える安価なガラスコップから、オシャレな金魚鉢、繊細なカットが施されたアクセサリーもあります。 そして和モダンなデザインの食器、ステンドグラスのランプシェード、クラシカルな雰囲気の高級なシャンデリアまで、古今東西、和から洋までありとあらゆるガラス工芸品が詰まっています。 やっぱり、凄い品揃え……！改めて、そう感じました。 確かに、現代では近隣店舗やネットで安価で手に入るガラス食器もありますので、全て珍しいものばかりとは言い難い。 けれども、日常生活で目にする機会の無い工芸品や、海外の職人が作ったもの、現代のガラスとは違った製法で作られたものが、ここにはあるんですよ。 なんだかまるで博物館を見ているようで、1つ1つの雑貨の歴史なども考え、見入ってしまいました。 大人になった今、旦那さんと足を運んで、自宅インテリア用に燭台とオイルランプを買いました。 帰宅後少し調べたところ、なんと今では既に廃盤になっているもののようでした。 他では既に入手困難になっているような、希少なものとの出逢いもあるのかもしれませんね。 クラシカルなデザインが好きな方やインテリアにこだわりのある方にとっては、とても心惹かれるものがあるだと思います。(添付画像) また、メイン店舗の向かいにあるカフェ(こちらは現代風の新しい建物)には、よりエレガントなデザインのガラス雑貨をピックアップしたお店があります。 アンティーク調のデザインが好きな女性・オシャレなカフェでお食事したい女性は楽しめるかもです´`* そして、大人になってから気づいたことが1つ。それは、館内のいたるところで、視線の先にお客さまを気遣うコメントが書かれていることです。 「無事カエル」「また逢える日を」……などをはじめ、バスの乗務員さんを気遣うものまで。当時の創業者の方？がまるで今も語りかけてくれているみたい……。 他県から来た方は、まずあまりの外観にびっくりするはず……^^; でもね、一見ただ寂れただけのバブリーな商業施設のようにも見えますが、なぜここが多くの方にずっと愛されてきたのか、中まで入ってよく見たら、きっと分かるんじゃないかなと思います。ここでしか味わえないものがあるんです。 ・ガラス細工が好きな方 ・昔ながらの工芸品が好きな方 ・オシャレな食器好きの方 ・アンティーク調の雑貨好きの方 ・ステンドグラスに興味のある方 ・レトロな雰囲気の場所が好きな方 ・フォトジェニックな写真を撮りたい方 (・SNS映え世代にとっては、このエモさが逆に新鮮に写る可能性も？) (・廃墟感を楽しみたい方にも、ある意味ウケそうでもあるw) 上記に当てはまる方は、ぜひ足を運んでみて。ツッコミ所満載な外観とのギャップを楽しんでください（笑） 個人的には、今後もずっと遺すべき、文化的な価値のある施設だと思っています。現代ではなかなか再現出来ないこだわりが随所に感じられるので、多くの方に知って欲しいです。 (他にも同様のコメントされている方がいらっしゃいますが、市や県で観光地としてもっとプッシュできないものでしょうか……^^;) ぜひここをずっと守って欲しいです。おばあちゃんになるまでガラス雑貨買いに来たいので（笑）陰ながらひっそり応援しています！ ˙︶˙*)ﾉﾞ

(Translated by Google) Price: ¥0 Parking lot: Yes Toilet: Yes Impression: I saw a path made of glass and went there. The glass path was decorated with glass paintings and glass moldings. It was a tunnel field, and the roof part was colorful glass, and the sunlight was beautiful. There is a large mirror in the middle of the path, and if you bring your smartphone camera as close as possible to the mirror and shoot from the entrance side, you can take half the world in the mirror and the real world, so it was interesting. After passing through the path, there was a building that sells various glass products and sweets that match glass tableware. Outside the building was the world's largest constellation clock. Music was playing for quite some time. It was like a small theme park. (Original) 料金：¥0 駐車場：あり トイレ：あり 感想：ガラスの小道を見かけて行ってみました。 ガラスの小道はガラスの絵やガラスの造形物など飾ってありました。トンネル場になっていて、屋根部分もカラフルなガラスで日差しが綺麗でした。 小道内には途中に大きな鏡があり、鏡にスマホのカメラを極限まで近づけて入り口側から撮影すると現実と鏡の中の世界を半分づつ撮れるので面白かったです。 小道を抜けるといろんなガラス製品や、ガラス食器に合わせたお菓子など売っている建物がありました。 建物の外には世界一大きな星座時計がありました。時間になると割と長い間音楽が流れていました。 小さなテーマパークのようでした。

(Translated by Google) For some reason, I stopped by to kill time while waiting for the bus. It's like a theme park made of glass! It is partially broken or missing. The days are broken, and it has a somewhat ruin-like atmosphere! The theme park is large and worth seeing. I think it would be a good idea to stop by to kill time while waiting for the bus! (Original) なんとなく、バスの待ち時間の暇つぶしで寄りました。ガラス細工で出来たテーマパークのような場所ですね！ 部分的ではありますが、割れていたり、欠けてる 日々が割れていて、なんとなく廃墟のような雰囲気がありますね！ テーマパークは広くて、見応えがあるので バスの待ち時間の時間潰しに寄るのがありかと思います！

(Translated by Google) Sahara Glass Park Recommended stay time: 1 hour if there is a DIY, and you can visit the mall by the way. If there is no DIY, it is recommended to stay for 30 minutes Parking tip: There is a large parking lot Surrounding attractions: Yanmeixi Attraction features: To be honest, this place feels like it has gone through the years and its people have changed. What is left is simply like an antique museum collection. There are no gorgeous or sparkling scenery, but some traces left over from history. Look at them bit by bit. Go to the once crazy signboards and the deserted parking lot. If you like to see the glass handicrafts and explore the exquisite products, you can take a walk, or stop by when you go to Yanmeixi, or just want to stop by. I think you will be very happy if you try glass DIY. (Original) 撒哈拉玻璃公園 建議停留時間：有ｄｉｙ抓　１小時，順便光商場　沒有ｄｉｙ建議抓　３０分鐘 停車建議：這裡有一個大型的停車場 周邊景點：嚴美溪 景點特色： 老實說這裡像是歷盡歲月風華人事已非的感覺，剩下簡單像是一個骨董博物收藏館的地方，沒有華麗或是讓人閃耀的景色，有的都是歷史遺留的痕跡，點點滴滴看到過去曾經瘋迷的招牌與已經了無人煙的停車場，如果你是喜歡來看看玻璃手工藝探詢一下精品你可以來走走，或是去嚴美溪的時候順便逛逛，或是想順便體驗一下玻璃ｄｉｙ我想你會很開心的。

Staff was friendly. The animals in the safari part have plenty of room and will let you hand feed them. The party with the flamingos, capybaras, and other small animals is horrible conditions. They are so small and it is cruel. They are fed and their cages are cleaned but it is disheartening on the size of their habitat. There was literally a box of Guinea pigs. A square moving box of packed animals that were there as their home. My husband and I left very sad about this side of the park. The Pennsauken had no place to swim. Just walk around in the water. One small hut and a small walk space to live in everyday. The capybaras have webbed feet to also swim.

Very fun place! The animals come to the bus and you can feed. Theres an elephant you can ride and theres even discount prices if youre from neighboring prefectures!

It was a lot of fun. You can get really close to the animals and feed them.

Very fun experience :) Despite the old bus and attractions, people were very nice.

Alot of fun. Feeding animals and riding elephants.

Conditions for the animals look TERRIBLE. This is extremely cruel and sad.

(Translated by Google) Since it was a weekday, it was very empty. I didn't have high expectations, but I was disappointed in a good way. The staff were all very friendly and kind. The bus driver was especially interesting and I really enjoyed it. I was sad to hear that the white tiger had passed away, but I still had a lot of fun with the animals that were there. The lion is very impressive ( ⁎ᵕᴗᵕ⁎ )♡ (Original) 平日ということもありとても空いていました。 あまり期待はしていなかったのですが、良い意味で裏切られました。 スタッフさんはみなさんとてもフレンドリーで親切でした。 特にバスの運転手さんが面白くて、とてもとても楽しめました。ホワイトタイガーが亡くなってしまったと聞いて残念でしたが、それでも今いる動物達で十分楽しませていただきました。 ライオンがとても迫力があります( ⁎ᵕᴗᵕ⁎ )♡

Great craft beers Decent assorted mochi Okay prices... Recommend trying the beer sampler, as each style/type of beer is quite different. Lots of salty, sweet, and umami types of mochi to enjoy here as well.

Nostalgic restaurant with rice cake and hot pod. Design of building is beautiful. still same condition and used for restaurant. Souvenir shop is next to restaurant.

Was there some time ago. Hope they bring back the night tour soon

This is an old nihonshu brewery with a number of interesting old buildings, a museum, a gift shop with limited tasting, a cafe, a beer brewery, and a restaurant specializing in local delicacies. The nihonshu and beer are great -- especially the light and refreshing ale flavored with the peppery sansho herb. The food is great -- I got mulberry leaf udon, mixed mochi dishes, and tempura for a reasonable 1600 yen. Just the museum was not so interesting for 300 yen and I wish there had been more information about things to do there, tastings, and the food -- and I can speak and read Japanese. There are other interesting things nearby, though, including an old samurai home next to a quaint 19th century church.

There was a wait (during Golden Week, expected), and it was expensive (again, expected), but it was the best meal I've had in the 3 years I've lived in Japan. I will dream of the sake and beef shabu-shabu even 50 years from now. If you have the time and the yen for it, I guarantee you will not regret it.

Restaurant and sake/beer brewery featuring several local variations on mochi. Worth visiting for the food alone, but the beer is also some of the best craft beer I've encountered in Japan. Well hopped and flavourful, a far cry from the tourism-focussed 'craft' beers. The sake is also quite good - tastings are available of all in house sake, including the one that's ¥5000 per bottle. There's also a live unpasteurised sake with active koji, which is effervescent and quite delicious.

Local traditional brewery, reachable by walking, free sake for trying. Beware of the afternoon break if you are here for the mochi dessert.

Ordered a set of "mochi-zen". "Mochi zen" is served for the marriage ceremony or celebration events in Ichonoseki city. It was great to eat such dishes at the restaurant. It's better to call in advance if you want to visit and experience the dishes.

Totally new mochi experience for me. Mochi in nine different flavors/seasoning is a must try for those who are seeking food adventure. The ambience of the place was also good!

What a lovely way to eat mochi! I never imagined mochi could be served in savory dishes, but it worked very well! The 9-flavor set had a large variety of slightly-sweet, gingery, etc. palattes. There is natto in one, so beware of that. The shop owner came and chatted with me (in Japanese), he seems so proud of his town's love for mochi.

They do a good mochi set with a variety of different sauces, both sweet and savoury, accompanied by soup and pickles. Reasonably priced at 1600 yen, and a good way to get a number of different flavours; even if some aren't to taste (natto), there's definitely something you'll like!

I want to give this place a full 5-stars... but, the problem is.... it is soooooo fuuuuuuuuuul during the lunch time. No wonder, the foods are so good and awesome. But, waaaah, you will need a but more patience for waiting :)

The mochi set is very good, affordable for good quality.

Delicious mochi sampler and plum wine. Beautiful presentation and gracious host.

We got there 10 minutes before the opening time but the seats were already full. You first place your order in the back of the restaurant near the cash register and get a number which they'll call out as they bring your food to your seat. Also, don't be shy about sharing a table with a stranger. Due to limited space you're likely to be day wherever there is an opening. I have never seen soba as thick as the soba from this restaurant and each noodle is super long. The noodles are chewy and the taste is mild. The dipping sauce was too sweet and too strong for my preference, however. Overall, I found it a very unique soba noodle shop.

お値段は安くはないけど、食べ応えある太麺のお蕎麦❗️しょっぱい出汁に浸してツルツルいくのか？と思いつつ口へ運ぶ。す、すすれない😅ので、モグモグ(笑)いわゆる蕎麦の香りはあまり感じず、けど、どこか懐かしい🎵そう言えば20年ぶりだっ‼️お店も生まれ変わり、楽しみがまた1つ出来ました😆天ぷらも衣が多くまとってはいるが、なぜか納得してしまう🎵この魅力…負けるも腹は満たされて🤤

The best soba restaurant I've been to

Amazing Oyster tempura (so plump and fresh) and so many different kind of mushroom tempura! Delicious cold soba. Cosy restaurant in an old traditional Kura house. Super welcoming owner. We communicate through google translate, which worked perfectly. He gave us a souvenir also, a Japanese Towel with his restaurant name, thank you so much for a delicious dinner and great experience!

この界隈の居酒屋としては最高評価です。 ただ１つ欠点があります。 人気店過ぎて予約なしでは厳しいですね。 1人や2人までなら予約無しでなんとかなると思いますが、それ以上の人数ならまず行く前に予約してください。 突然行くと店の前に満席と書いて貼られてますので(写真参照) お店は行って思うのは雰囲気の良さ。 店員さんも元気ですし、各種選ぶのに困るほどの日本酒も店主に聞きに行ってくれたりと痒いところに手が届きます。 料理も素晴らしい。 刺身も新鮮ですし、天ぷらもサクッと美味しい。 ずんだコロッケ美味しいので是非食べてください。 そして〆に頼めるざる蕎麦はメチャクチャ美味しい。 閉店前には品切れになるので早めに頼んだ方が良いですね。 お酒も本当に美味しくて特に日本酒のセレクトは完璧でした。 また絶対に訪れたいお店の一つです。 オススメですよ。

Great food and hospitality. Very welcoming

Popular with students for large servings for cheap prices - two can belly full for around 2000Y

Nice ramen!

2022.4.29夜　晩酌セット…1700円 選べるドリンクはビール、麺はつけ麺で 「丸長」という屋号を冠してはいるものの、関東一円に根付く「丸長のれん会」ならびにその系譜とは無関係。 それはつけ汁の味付けをはじめとするパーツの方向性を見れば明らか。 これはこれで良いと思うし、何よりお値打ち。 ちなみに、ツマミ皿にはメンマ・チャーシュー・ネギ・味玉が乗っている状態で提供され、後から蒸したての焼売が手渡しで供された。 こういう人間味も、いかにも個人店という感じで面白い。 付け加えると、このの宿泊先（東横イン）の横ってのも利便性最強で良いじゃない。

(Translated by Google) A good cost performance store near the station. 3 minutes walk from the ticket gate. Ramen ¥650 Tsukemen ¥700 I made tsukemen. Take a bite, hmm... 😑 The soup doesn't get entangled in the noodles and the taste is light. It felt good to eat the chunky noodles while picking up the bowl and sipping the soup. Also, it comes with 4 slices of char siu, which is very delicious! ! "It was the best when I ate noodles with char siu." I felt like I needed to devise a little way to eat it, but it's delicious. Next time I will go to eat ramen. (Original) 駅近でコスパ良い店。改札から徒歩3分。 ラーメン650円　　つけ麺700円 つけ麺にしました。 一口食べて、うーん、、😑スープが麺に絡まなくて味が薄い。　がっつり麺をスープに漬けて、かつ器を持って少しスープを飲みながら食べると良い感じになりました。 あと、チャーシューが4枚付いてきて、とても美味しい！！　チャーシューと一緒に麺を食べると最高でした。 少し食べ方に工夫が必要な感じでしたが、美味しいです。 次はラーメン食べに行きます。

Very good ramen!