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Places to Visit Before and After Nagaragawa Ukai｜A Walking Route Around Gifu and the Nagara River
As evening begins to settle along the Nagara River, the time before ukai begins can become part of the journey itself. Just a short walk from the ukai viewing boat pier, you will find Kawaramachi, a historic riverside district lined with... -
Nagaragawa Cormorant Fishing in Gifu: Japan’s 1,300-Year-Old Living Art
On a summer night in Gifu, flames flicker on the Nagara River.A master fisherman stands on a wooden boat, guiding cormorants through the dark water.This is not a recreated performance for tourists.It is a living fishing tradition that ha...
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