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The Ukai Fishing on the Nagara River in Gifu has begun

2026/05/25
Event period:2026/05/11 ~ 2026/10/15

The Ukai Fishing on the Nagara River in Gifu is a traditional fishing method where a fisherman uses trained cormorants to catch fish, with a history of over 1300 years.

As the bonfire reflects on the river surface, the fisherman and the cormorants work together to chase after sweetfish, inviting viewers into a mystical world.

It is held until October 15, so please come and see it!

 

【Transportation】

About 2 hours from "Tokyo Station"

About 2 hours from "Takayama"

About 1 hour from "Chubu Centrair International Airport"

Please come to the easily accessible city of Gifu!

 

You can make reservations from the website, so for more details, please check here.