[One of Japan's Three Great Cormorant Fishing] See Ozu's summer tradition, "cormorant fishing," up close!
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Cormorant fishing is a traditional Japanese fishing method in which cormorants are skillfully used to catch river fish. When river fish are attracted to a bonfire lit on a boat, the cormorants dive into the river and catch the fish by swallowing them whole. At Ozu Ukai, one of Japan's three major co...
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The Nanyo region of Ehime Prefecture is recommended for those who want to travel Japan at a leisurely pace. It is a region where nature, such as the sea, mountains, and rivers, coexists with old townscapes and historical heritage. There are also plenty of activities that make use of nature, and you can enjoy long-term stays of a week or more. We hope you enjoy a leisurely trip to the Nanyo region of Ehime Prefecture.
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Table of Contents
- Ozu Ukai, one of the three great Ukai in Japan
- Characteristics of Ozu Ukai
- Reservations, fees, etc.
- inquiry
- We also recommend taking a boat tour in Ozu!
Ozu Ukai, one of the three great Ukai in Japan
Cormorant fishing is a traditional Japanese fishing method in which cormorants are skillfully used to catch river fish.
When river fish are attracted to the bonfires on the boat, the cormorants dive into the river and catch the fish by swallowing them whole.
At Ozu Ukai, one of the three major cormorant fishing practices in Japan, you can see up close the moment when cormorants catch fish!
Characteristics of Ozu Ukai
"Ozu Ukai" is a type of cormorant fishing called "Awase Ukai," which is rare even in Japan.
The cormorant fisherman's boat, carrying the cormorants and the fisherman, and the pleasure boat carrying passengers run side by side, allowing you to see the cormorants catching fish up close.
The best part of Ozu cormorant fishing is being so close to the cormorants that you can practically reach them!
Another highlight is the exquisite control of the usho boat and the yakatabune, which are neither too close nor too far apart.
Reservations, fees, etc.
Fee
■ Boarding only
Adults: 4,000 yen
Children: 3,000 yen
■ Lunch box included
Adults: 8,000 yen
Children: 5,000 yen
schedule
■6:00pm
Meeting place/reception begins (Ozu Tourist Information Center)
■ 6:10 p.m.
Depart for the boarding area
■ 6:30pm
Boarding (Garyu Sanso Lower Boarding Point)
■8:30pm
Disembarkation (Ozu Castle Town)
reservation
If you would like to use a shared boat, please make a reservation using this reservation form.
inquiry
Ozu Tourist Information Center
TEL: 0893-57-6655
Reception hours: 9:00am - 6:00pm
We also recommend taking a boat tour in Ozu!
When sightseeing in Ozu, in addition to cormorant fishing, we also recommend the "Ozu Castle Town Boat Tour"!
You can take a leisurely boat trip on the Hijikawa River that flows through Ozu for about an hour.
You can also view famous Ozu architecture such as Ozu Castle and Garyu Sanso from the river.
Please try it when you come to Ozu!
The Nanyo region of Ehime Prefecture is recommended for those who want to travel Japan at a leisurely pace. It is a region where nature, such as the sea, mountains, and rivers, coexists with old townscapes and historical heritage. There are also plenty of activities that make use of nature, and you can enjoy long-term stays of a week or more. We hope you enjoy a leisurely trip to the Nanyo region of Ehime Prefecture.
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