Ozu Cormorant Fishing

This traditional fishing method is practiced in Ozu, Ozu City. Cormorant fishing on the Hiji River is counted among the three great cormorant fishing traditions of Japan along with those of the Nagara River and Mikuma River. The fishing season runs from June 1st to September 20th. The sight of cormorant fishermen using fishing fires at night on the Hiji River has become one of the features of summer in the region. It is also possible to watch the cormorant fishermen at work from the houseboats that operates on the river during the fishing season.

Spot details

Address: Ehime Ozu-shi Ozu Nyohoji Kawahara Map
Area: Ozu / Uwa / Sadamisaki Area
Phone: 0893576655
Fees: [Normal]
[Adults(Junior high school students and older)]4000yen
[Children(4 years old and above)]3000yen

[Meals included]
[Adults(Junior high school students and older)]8000yen
[Children(4) age and older)]5000yen
Parking Lot: Not available
※Please use Ozu Machino Station Asamoya parking lot.
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: [Operating period] 6/1-9/20
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes (may be canceled due to additional Wednesdays, etc.)
Estimated stay time: 120-150 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Possible (please contact us in advance)
Infant friendly: Available