Royal Fishermen's Restaurant and Cormorant Fishing Tour
Experience the magical tradition of cormorant fishing under the starlit sky, a mesmerizing display of harmony between humans and nature
Embark on a fishing tour with an interpreter guide and dine at a restaurant run by Royal Fishermen who have preserved a traditional style of fishing for over a millennium.
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Royal Fishermen's Restaurant and Cormorant Fishing Tour
What's included in Royal Fishermen's Restaurant and Cormorant Fishing Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
*Including the travel time 1h30min. The master cormorant fisherman of this house operates a restaurant and inn. Guests can enjoy refined ayu (sweetfish) dishes in this historic building, which is over 300 years old. In the garden, cormorants are kept and can be observed up close. ※Please note that restaurants and menus are subject to change
*Including the travel time 1h. Cormorant fishing is a traditional Japanese fishing method with a long history. Guests can experience its magical atmosphere while on board a boat. They can observe skilled artisans up close, with explanations provided by guides.
Inclusions
- Private car transfer
- Private boat for cormorant fishing viewing
- Tour of the cormorant fisherman's house
- Interpreter guide
- Light snacks and drinks on the cormorant fishing boat
- Ayu fish banquet at the cormorant fisherman's house
- Additional food and beverage charges
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The Tourism Information Center is located inside a large hallway with shops, which connects the two main exits of the station. Your guide will be waiting in front of the Tourist Information Center holding a welcome board with your name.