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Nagara River Ukai Museum

Japan, 〒5020071　51-2 Nagara, Gifu, Gifu Prefecture

Located along the Nagara River, this museum preserves and showcases the 1,300-year-old tradition of ukai—cormorant fishing. Visitors can explore a wide range of exhibits covering everything from the history and techniques of cormorant fishing to the ecology of cormorants and why Gifu’s cormorant masters are officially recognized by the Imperial Household Agency. If you're planning to attend the ukai fishing season, held annually from May 11 to October 15, a visit to the museum beforehand may completely change the way you see this traditional practice.

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Hours: – May 1 – October 15: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Last admission: 6:30 PM) – October 16 – April 30: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last admission: 4:30 PM) Last entry is 30 minutes before closing time. Closed: – December 29 – January 3 – No scheduled closures from May 1 to October 15 (except a few designated days) – Closed every Tuesday from October 16 to April 30 (or the following weekday if Tuesday is a national holiday)
Telephone number 058-262-0104
Website https://ukaimuseum.jp/
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  • – Until March 31, 2025: 6-minute walk from Gifu Bus stop “Ukaiya” – From April 1, 2025: 6-minute walk from Gifu Bus stop “Nagarabashi Kita / Ukaiya” *The bus stop name will change starting April 1, 2025. Parking: Available (paid)
Wi-Fi Yes
Language 日本語 / English / 中文繁體 / 中文简体

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