Nagaragawa Ukai Museum

At the Nagara River Ukai Museum, there is the world's only picture scroll screen. With this amazing screen, you can experience a sense of realism as if you've entered the world of a picture scroll. A life-size cormorant fishing boat is realistically reproduced, captivating viewers. The luxurious sound and lighting harmonize to bring the scene of cormorant fishing back to life. Experience the charm of cormorant fishing while feeling the history and culture of the Nagara River up close with this special attraction. It's sure to be enjoyed by a wide range of generations, from children to adults.

At the Nagara River Ukai Museum, you can enjoy learning about the history of cormorant fishing that spans over 1,300 years. Exhibits include episodes, timelines, and historical scrolls of five great figures who loved and inherited the tradition of cormorant fishing, such as Oda Nobunaga, Tokugawa Ieyasu, Matsuo Basho, Emperor Meiji, and Charlie Chaplin. Through their interactions with cormorant fishing, you can experience the charm of this tradition. The exhibits are designed to be both enjoyable and educational, so please come and visit.

At the Nagara River Ukai Museum's Ukai and Nagara River Symbol Stage, you can witness the dynamic moment of cormorants catching ayu fish in the powerful waters up close. With a special experiential video device, you can experience the thrill of cormorant fishing from the perspective of looking up from the riverbed at the cormorant boats. It's a wonderful stage where the excitement and fun of cormorant fishing come together. This is a thrilling experience that can be enjoyed by both adults and children, as it allows you to understand the mechanism of cormorant fishing.

At the Nagara River Ukai Museum, you can learn about the six cormorant fishing masters who have inherited the tradition through generations for Nagara River cormorant fishing. With wonderful exhibits, you can be introduced to the world of cormorant fishing masters and learn about their history. By catching a glimpse of the world filled with the skills and passion of the cormorant fishing masters, you can deeply understand the value and charm of Nagara River cormorant fishing. Please take the opportunity to learn about this tradition that has been passed down for 1300 years from the world of cormorant fishing masters.

The Nagara Ukai Museum is a place where you can learn deeply about the ayu fish that inhabit the Nagara River, which is famous as one of Japan's three great clear streams, and its clear streams. There are exhibits that allow you to learn how the ayu fish live and grow in harmony with the beautiful nature of the Nagara River. With various enjoyable information, it's an attractive place for those interested in ayu fish. Why not visit the Nagara Ukai Museum and learn about the Nagara River, a world agricultural heritage site, and the charms of ayu fish in Japan's clear streams?