Cormorant Fishing in Ozu, Japan
Video taken during a river boat ride and dinner in Ozu.
Beautiful Japan - Episode 2 OZU Town and Ukai (Bird fishing)
In the second installment of the Beautiful Japan we will visit the beautiful town Ozu, in Ehime Prefecture. It is famous by its beautiful castle and bird fishing. Traditionallly they are using birds to catch fish for them. They train them for about a year and then U-shou, or a U-bird trainer will guide them down the river. Very enjoyable ride that lasts about 2 hours includes dinner and free soft drinks.
大洲のうかい Cormorant fishing in Ozu Ehime Japan
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大洲の鵜飼い（うかい）Cormorant fishing in Ozu Ehime Japan 2013.6
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Ukai (Cormorant Fishing) in Ozu, Shikoku
Fishing with Birds: Cormorant fishing in Inuyama, Japan.
The ayu (sweetfish) on my plate was caught by a cormorant bird (ukai) during a traditional cormorant fishing expedition that we had the privilege to witness in 2005 on the Kiso river in Inuyama, Japan.
The birds are on leashes and swim out ahead of the boat, diving to catch fish attracted by the big torch affixed to the front of the boat.
When a cormorant makes a catch, it is reeled in and the fish is removed from its beak. Little rings around their necks prevent them from swallowing any large fish that they catch.
Japan Travel: Ozu Castle interesting appearance. Ozu, Ehime, Japan
Japan Travel: Ozu Castle interesting appearance. Ozu, Ehime, Japan
【020】Ehime Ozu Castle
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Ozu Castle (大洲城, Ōzujō) stands on a hill by Hijikawa River in the northwestern part of downtown Ozu. Ozu City (大洲, Ōzu) is located in Ehime Prefecture on the western coast of Shikoku. The city emerged during the Edo Period (1603-1867) as a castle town. The recently reconstructed Ozu Castle stands proudly in the city center as the local icon. The castle has its origins in the 1300s, and it was rebuilt a few times over the years upon destruction by fire, as well as natural and human-caused disasters. The current castle has been reconstructed in phases since the 1950s, and the reconstruction of the main keep was finally completed in 2004.
Different from many other castles that were rebuilt in the last century using ferro concrete, the main keep of Ozu Castle was crafted mainly with wood and traditional construction techniques. That skill added the castle more value. As a result, it looks close to the original castle not only from the outside but also inside. The main keep is flanked by turrets on two sides, an interesting feature that is quite rare among Japanese castles, many of which have just solitary standing main keeps.
Inside the castle buildings, there are exhibits about the history of Ozu, maps about the local topography from past to present, models of the castle, and displays of armors and other items belonging to past feudal lords. Ascending to the top of the four story main keep rewards visitors with good views over the city and the river.
Schedule＆cost
Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (last entry 16:30)
Closed: No closing days
Admission:500 yen (castle only), 800 yen (castle and Garyu Sanso)
Access info
Ozu Castle can be accessed in a 20-30 minute walk from Iyo-Ozu Station. Alternatively, take the city loop bus from the station to Ozu Honmachi (大洲本町) bus stop (5 minutes, 100 yen, 1-2 buses per hour), from which the castle is a 5-10 minute walk
Ukai in Iyo-Ozu
Traditionelles Kormoranfischen in Ozu auf Shikoku (Ehime, Japan).
Traditional Cormorant fishing in Ozu (Ehime, Japan).
Cormorant Fishing- Ukai Traditional Japanese Fishing
Courtesy of Wikipedia
Cormorant fishing is a traditional fishing method in which fishermen use trained cormorants to fish in rivers. Historically, cormorant fishing has taken place in Japan, China and Korea. It is described as a method used by the ancient Japanese in the Book of Sui, the official history of the Sui Dynasty of China, completed in 636 AD. This technique has also been used in other countries but is currently under threat in China.
To control the birds, the fishermen tie a snare near the base of the bird's throat. This prevents the birds from swallowing larger fish, which are held in their throat, but the birds can swallow smaller fish. When a cormorant has caught a fish in its throat, the fisherman brings the bird back to the boat and has the bird spit the fish up. Though cormorant fishing once was a successful industry, its primary use today is to serve the tourism industry.
The types of cormorants used differ based on the location. In Gifu, Japan, the Japanese cormorant (P. capillatus) is used; Chinese fishermen often employ great cormorants (P. carbo). Darters (anhinga), which are very close relatives of cormorants, are also used for this fishing technique on occasion.
We had the privilege of witnessing this traditional fishing this summer on the Nishiki River by the Kintaikyo Bridge.
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大洲のうかい 動く船 cormorant fishing while moving by boat in Ozu Ehime Japan
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This is a traditional way of fishing in Japan where fishermen use a bird (the cormorant) to catch fish.
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Ukai - Cormorant Fishing in Japan
Old traditional way of fishing using cormorant birds
Cormorant fishing, Arashiyama, Japan
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Ukai (鵜飼い) Cormorant Fishing in Kyoto, Japan
In summer, we went and watched ukai, or cormorant fishing, in Arashiyama, Kyoto.
You can watch from a tourist boat, or from the river bank. (We went with a tourist boat.)
Cormorant Fishing in Kyoto, Japan
Ukai, or cormorant fishing, in Arashiyama, Kyoto in 2009. Rosie and Jon's travels in Japan.
Japan Trip: Old castle town. Many attractive spots in Ozu, Ehime, Japan
Japan Trip: Old castle town. Many attractive spots in Ozu, Ehime, Japan
Ozu City (大洲, Ōzu) is located in Ehime Prefecture on the western coast of Shikoku. The city emerged during the Edo Period (1603-1867) as a castle town. A section of the old town remains today with nostalgic alleys and old-fashioned houses, serving as remembrance both to the days of the Edo Period and the Meiji Period (1868-1912).
There are the following attractions and events.
Garyu Sanso; country-style, yet graceful villa with prominent garden.
Ozu Castle; it has a rare appearance among Japanese castles.
Ozu Old Town; nostalgic atmosphere with old fashioned houses.
The recently reconstructed Ozu Castle stands proudly in the city center as the local icon.
The picturesque Hijikawa River flows through the heart of Ozu City. This is reputedly one of the three greatest destinations in Japan to see cormorant fishing (ukai) in the summer, along with Nagaragawa River in Gifu Prefecture and Mikumagawa River in Oita Prefecture. Garyu Sanso, a villa that superbly combines aestheticism and serenity, stands just east of the old town, on the banks of Hijikawa River.
Access info
By train
The one way journey between Matsuyama and Ozu (Iyo-Ozu Station) by limited express train takes about 40 minutes and costs 1470 yen by unreserved seat or around 2200 yen by reserved seat. By local train, the journey takes 90-110 minutes, but costs only 1090 yen. Limited express trains depart once per hour whereas local trains depart once in one to two hours. Both train types are covered by the Japan Rail Pass.
By bus
Uwajima Bus operates buses once every one to two hours between Matsuyama-shi Station and Iyo-Ozu Station. The one way journey takes about one hour and costs 1150 yen.
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Cormorant Fishing on the Nagara River, Gifu, Japan #1 - Gimme The Fish and No One Gets Hurt
四国・川之江城（Kawanoe-Castle) shikoku in japan n181
川之江城（かわのえじょう）は、愛媛県四国中央市川之江町の鷲尾山（城山）にある日本の城である。伊予・讃岐・土佐・阿波を結ぶ交通の要衝である川之江の鷲尾山山頂に位置した川之江城は、南北朝時代から戦国時代にかけての城であり、別名仏殿城といわれるように本来は仏閣であった。昭和時代には本丸付近の石垣に僅かの名残りを留めるに過ぎなかった。しかし川之江市制施行30周年記念事業として、1984年から城山公園整備事業として、本丸跡に天守、涼櫓、櫓門、隅櫓、控塀などが建築された。
The castle was originally built as a fort for the Kohno clan by Dobi Yoshimasa in 1337. In 1342, the castle was attacked and taken over by Hosokawa Yoriharu. The castle was ruled by the Hosokawa until it fell to Chosakabe Motochika in 1582. After Hideyoshi subjugated Shikoku the lord of Kawanoe Castle changed frequently until it was abandoned by Kato Yoshiaki in 1611.
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