Genbikei Gorge

Located in Genbi Town, Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture, visitors to the area can enjoy the beautiful and dynamic scenery of a gorge formed via erosion by the swift current of the Iwai River. The area is also famous for its Yoshino cherries and Edo-higanzakura cherries, which blossom in spring. An ancient double weeping rosebud cherry, said to have been planted in the area by the historic figure Date Masamune himself, is known as the Teizan-zakura. The best time for viewing cherry blossoms in the area is from late April to early May, and during this time some 200 cherry trees growing along both sides of a two kilometer stretch of the gorge, creating a lovely sight contrasting with the emerald green of the gorge’s river and its barren rock walls. Each year during this time a great number of tourists come to see the blossoms. Toilets, shops and parking available.

Spot details

Address: Iwate Pref. Ichinosekishi Gembichou Minamitakinoue In the ground Map
Area: Hiraizumi / Oshu / Ichinoseki Area
Phone: 0191232350
Cherry blossom forecast: Late Apr.-Early May
Hours: Open 24 hours
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Available(150spaces)
Public toilets: Available
Shop: Available
Number of trees: About200trees
Variety: Someiyoshino