Formed by ancient eruptions from Mount Kurikoma and shaped by millennia of swirling waters, Genbikei Gorge presents a striking landscape of sculpted riverbeds, emerald pools, and rugged rock formations. Celebrated for its severe beauty since the Edo period, the picturesque ravine has long drawn travelers and dignitaries alike, including Emperor Meiji in 1877. Today, visitors can stroll along scenic riverside trails or partake in the beloved local novelty of ordering "flying dango." After placing money into a wooden basket and signaling with a mallet, a zip-line pulley system sends your order across the river to the Kakko-ya teahouse, which shoots back skewers of sweet dumplings and hot green tea.
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