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May 11 to October 15 |
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| Ukai (cormorant fishing) can be seen every night from 11 May to 15 October (except during a full moon or the 2 or 3 days following a heavy rain). In this ancient, 1300-year-old Japanese fishing method, trained ukai (seabirds) dive into the water in search of ayu, a small Japanese trout. At nightfall, wooden fires are lit in suspended cages at the front of long wooden boats to attract the ayu, whereupon leashed cormorants are released into the water. To ensure that the cormorants don't swallow the fish, the birds are fitted with neck rings. You can also dine and view the whole spectacle aboard a small wooden boat. |
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From 13 to 16 on August |
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Gujo dance is one of the three major Japanese Bon dances with a tradition of 400 years.
Bon dance is performed around Urabon period (mid August) as a service for the dead.
Gujo dance is performed over 30 nights from the beginning of July until the beginning of September each year. The highlight of the dance is from August 13 to 16, when people dance throughout the night. |
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Gujo City Hachiman regional promotion office
0575-67-0002 |
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| Gifu Prefecture Tourism Federation |
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+81-(0)58-275-1480 (9:00-17:00) Closed: Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays and year-end through New Year holidays
info@kankou-gifu.or.jp |
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