Fukuyama Tomonoura Sea Bream Net Fishing

This traditional fishing method has been practiced for some 400 years. A veritable early summer tradition in the Tomo-cho area, visitors can observe the fishing from sightseeing boats. As six fishing vessels head out to sea and before they start fishing, the Tairyobushi, a stirring song and dance performance incorporating taiko drums, is performed in offering to Otohime, envoy of Benzaiten, to pray for a safe voyage and a big catch. Afterwards, in a spectacle observers are sure never to forget, the fishing vessels bring in their nets just as they did in ancient times, capturing schools of fish. The practice was stopped temporarily due to World War II but was revived in 1949. In 2015, it was designated an Intangible Folk-Cultural Property by Fukuyama City.

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Fukuyama Tomonoura Sea Bream Net Fishing

Address: Hiroshima Fukuyama-shi Tomocho Sensuijima Island Map
Area: Fukuyama / Tomonoura Area
Phone: 0849262649
Hours: [Sightseeing sea bream viewing boat] From 11:00 *Held for 10 Sundays from 2023/4/28-4/30, 5/1-5/7
Closed: No rest during period
Fees: [Sightseeing sea bream viewing boat] [Adult] 3,000yen, [Small/Junior high school students] 1,500yen[Family ticket (up to 2 adults and 2 junior high school students)] 7,800yen* Sensuijima

[Admission fee with bus ticket]
[Adult]3,700yen
[Elementary/Junior high school students]1,850yen
Parking Lot: Available(310spaces)
※Fee
Credit Card: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 3,001-5,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Yes (there are steps, etc.)
Infant friendly: Available