Ukai (cormorant fishing) is a ancient method of fishing of ayu using
cormorant birds on the Nagara River which started 1300 years ago.
On the Ukai viewing boat, you can watch closely the astonishing
teamwork and skills of the Ukai master and cormorant birds.
cormorant birds on the Nagara River which started 1300 years ago.
On the Ukai viewing boat, you can watch closely the astonishing
teamwork and skills of the Ukai master and cormorant birds.
The flames of Kagari-bi (fishing fire lanterns) are so beautiful and dynamic.
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Date May 11th to October 15th Ukai viewing boat If you are having a meal on the boat, please get on the boat at 18:15. If you are not having a meal on the boat, please get on the boat at 19:15. Ukai starts at 19:30. On days when Ukai masters are fishing for theImperial Family th shrines , starting time will bedeloyed. Starting time 18:30 Finishing time around 19:30 On the special days, cormorant fishing will be held twice a day. |
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Enjoy delicious roasted ayu on the boat. Feel the long history of Ukai. The view of the ending ceremony when all six fishing boats gather together is breathtaking. |
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