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UPCOMINGOther· Annual
Nagara River Cormorant Fishing (Ukai)
ぎふ長良川の鵜飼
Gifu · Chubu
A 1,300-year-old imperial tradition of cormorant fishing on the Nagara River (fish were historically sent to the capital) — boats with trained cormorants and torchlight fish for ayu at night.
- Dates
- May 11 – October 15Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Start time
- 19:45
- Location
- Gifu · Chubu
- Nearest station
- No walkable station — Gifu Bus from JR/Meitetsu Gifu Station to Nagarabashi-minami/Kawaramachi (~16-20 min), then 1 min walk
- Crowd level
- Local attendance
- Entry
- Paid admission
Happens every year
What to expect
Torch-lit night boats with trained cormorant fishing birds.
Best viewing tips
¥4,200 adult / ¥2,100 child regular days, ¥5,100/¥2,600 busy days (May 11, Sat in Jul-Sep, Obon week, Silver Week). Boarding from 18:15-19:15 depending on plan. Closed ~Sep 17 around the harvest moon and on high-water nights.
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