Cormorant fishing in Inuyama has a tradition of 300 years, dating back to the time when Masachika Naruse was Lord of Inuyama Castle.
With the evening sky and the imposing sight of Inuyama Castle as a backdrop, four boats glide down the Kiso River, their fishing lanterns reflecting in the river's dark surface. Each fisherman handles twelve cormorants, controlling them with strings. Dressed in a traditional straw raincoat, he conjures up an image from a classical Japanese picture scroll.
Season: Jun 1-Sep 30
Cost (incl Boat trip, reservation required): Jun & Sep \2,500 or upper / Jul & Aug \2,800 or upper
Getting There: 2 min walk from Inuyama Yuen (Meitetsu Inuyama line)
Infomation: Inuyama Sightseeing Information Center 0568-61-6000
Cormorant fishing in Inuyama has a tradition of 300 years, dating back to the time when Masachika Naruse was Lord of Inuyama Castle.
