Genbikei Gorge (厳美渓) | Winter in Tohoku | Sendai | Japan Hidden Gems

Starting the New Year at one of Iwate’s most famous scenic spots—Genbikei Gorge (厳美渓)! While usually bustling with tourists, visiting on New Year’s Day offered a surprisingly quiet, peaceful atmosphere with barely any visitors around. Formed by the rushing waters of the Iwai River, Genbikei is renowned for its dramatic rock formations, emerald waters, and unique riverbed potholes. In this video, we take a quiet stroll along the gorge, take in the crisp winter air, and experience the famous Kakko Dango (Flying Dango)—where fresh dango and hot tea are sent across the river cable in a basket! 📍 LOCATION DETAILS: • Location: Genbikei Gorge (厳美渓), Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture ------------------------------------------------------------------ 🔖 JAPANESE KEYWORDS / 関連ワード: 厳美渓 / 郭公だんご / 空飛ぶだんご / 岩手県一関市 / 磐井川 / 初詣・元日観光 #厳美渓 #Genbikei #GenbikeiGorge #Iwate #Tohoku #JapanTravel #JapanVlog #FlyingDango #japanhiddengems