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Genbikei
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Ichinoseki, Iwate Prefecture · Natural Monument

Genbikei

Genbikei (厳美渓) is a two kilometer long ravine on the Iwai River in the city of Ichinoseki, Iwate Prefecture, Japan. It has been designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty and a Natural Monument since 1927.

From the Wikipedia article “Genbikei” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Genbikei. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationIchinoseki, Iwate Prefecture
Nearest stationYamanome Station, 7.5 km (straight line)
TypeNatural Monument, Place of Scenic Beauty
MoreWikipedia 35 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Genbikei?
Yamanome Station. It is 7.5 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Genbikei a designated cultural property?
Yes: Natural Monument, Place of Scenic Beauty.

Nearby

Ichinoseki City Museum
Ichinoseki City Museum
0.6 km away · Ichinoseki
Takkoku-no-Iwaya
Takkoku-no-Iwaya
2.8 km away · Hiraizumi
Cultural Assets Repository, Mōtsū-ji
Cultural Assets Repository, Mōtsū-ji
7.2 km away · Hiraizumi
Mōtsū-ji Temple Pure Land Garden
Mōtsū-ji Temple Pure Land Garden
7.2 km away · Hiraizumi
Mōtsū-ji Temple
Mōtsū-ji Temple
7.2 km away · Hiraizumi
Kanjizaiō-in
Kanjizaiō-in
7.4 km away · Hiraizumi

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Ichinoseki City Museum: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Takkoku-no-Iwaya: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Cultural Assets Repository, Mōtsū-ji: Daderot (CC0), Mōtsū-ji Temple Pure Land Garden: 雑用部 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Mōtsū-ji Temple: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kanjizaiō-in: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0)