Miyoshi's summer tradition
Cormorant fishing is a seasonal feature of summer in Miyoshi. It is a traditional fishing method that takes advantage of the cormorant's habit of diving to catch fish, and is mentioned in the Kojiki and other books. It was designated an Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Hiroshima Prefecture on April 27, 2015. It is held every year for three months from June to September on the Basen River in Miyoshi City, and you can enjoy the mysterious historical scenery from a pleasure boat.
INFORMATION
- date
- June 1st to September 10th every year (operates every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday)
- Target age
- Ages 4+
- Travel time
- Check-in by 19:00, boarding from 19:30 for approximately 1 hour *Reservation required
- Number of participants
- 5 to 10 people
- price
- Adults (junior high school students and above) / 4,000 yen, elementary school students / 2,000 yen *Discounts are available. Please see the website for details.
- Meeting place
- Cormorant fishing boarding area in Tokaichi Water Park, Miyoshi City
- address
- 2-15-18 Tokaichi Higashi, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture
- Phone Number
- 0824-63-9268
- email address
- ukai@miyoshi-dmo.jp
- Website
- Number of parking spaces
- 30