Arashiyama Cormorant Fishing
Being held until September 17 (Mon.)
Enter a fantastic world at this traditional summer event.
Atraditional method of river fishing “Ukai”, that involves skillful manipulation of cormorants. With its long history, this summer tradition has been viewed for more than 1,000 years, since the Heian period.
Customers can even ride in a Yakatabune boat (about 1 hour onboard, bringing your own meals is allowed). Enjoy this fantastic scene at Arashiyama that also includes flickering bonfires.
- Period
- ：Until September 17 (Mon.)
- Venue
- ：Near Togetsukyo Bridge, Saga, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
- Telephone
- ：075-861-0302(Arashiyamatusen, Co, Ltd)
- Time
- ：Until August 31: 19:00 - 21:00 (Boat Departure Times 19:00/20:00)
From September 1 - 17: 18:30 - 20:30 (Boat Departure Times 18:30/20:30) - Service
- ：Suspended on August 16 only (also suspended if there's heavy rain, swollen waters, strong winds)
- Boarding Fee
- ：Adults 1,700 yen (customers wearing yukata pay 1,500 yen), Children (4 - 12 years) 850 yen
- Inquiries
(Non-Japanese only) - ：English / Chinese (Traditional) / Chinese (Simplified)
※Jcrafts will respond to inquiries Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 17:00 (Japan time).
※ Inquiries that arrive on Saturday, Sunday or on national holidays will be answered after the next working day.
Also, a response may take some time, depending on the inquiry. - web site:
- http://www16.plala.or.jp/kyoto-yakatabune/index.html * Japanese only
