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Aichi, Japan
Kiso River Ukai Experience & Inuyama Castle Town Bus Tour from Nagoya
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Product Code: D-N1572
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Duration 8hour(s) 30min(s)

Enjoy the traditional Japanese fishing method "Ukai" that has been passed down for centuries, a scenic boat meal, and views of historic Inuyama Castle. Explore the Edo-style castle town with a “Wanmaru-kun Ticket” for food and entry, plus exclusive sweets at SHIRUKOTTE.

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¥18,200
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The Highlight

  • Watch Ukai (cormorant fishing), one of traditinal fishing methods in Japan, on the Kiso River surrounded by the magnificent scenery.- Enjoy a gourmet meal on a scenic boat ride
  • View Japan’s oldest castle keep, Inuyama Castle
  • Explore Edo-era castle town with a “Wanmaru-kun Ticket” for food and entry
  • Savor exclusive sweets at SHIRUKOTTE
  • Limited to 36 guests for an intimate trip

The Experience

Experience a 1,300-Year-Old Fishing Tradition from a Viewing Boat. Ukai (cormorant fishing), an ancient way of catching river fish with trained cormorants, is demonstrated on the Kiso River. Watch the expert cormorant master and boatman guide the birds to dive and capture fish like ayu while admiring views of Inuyama Castle, Japan's oldest remaining castle keep, during a midday fishing spectacle reminiscent of The Tale of Genji.

Enjoy a meal and scenic cruise. ~Menu~ Maiko sushi platter (9 pieces), grilled ayu, ayu stewed in sweet soy, tempura, dashi-rolled omelet, edamame tofu, grilled eel, pumpkin fu, simmered scallop, duck loin, stewed veggies, dessert, and more.

National Treasure: Inuyama Castle. Inuyama Castle, Japan's oldest surviving wooden keep, has breathtaking vistas from its top floor. Enjoy touring the Edo-period castle town with a "Wanmaru-kun Ticket" that includes castle entrance and local cuisine sampling. At participating shops, you can choose between kushi (skewered), gourmet, and castle stamps.

SHIRUKOTTE SHIRUKOTTE, a sweets business by Matsunaga Seika (renowned for shiruko sandwiches), has a drink counter and exclusive delicacies available on-site.


Information about tour operator Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd. Chubu Sales Headquarters Address: 16F Dai Nagoya Building, 3-28-12 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 450-6416, Japan Registered Travel Agency No. 724 (Tourism Agency)

Information about tour Place of departure and destination: from NAGOYA to AICHI Number of days of travel: 1 Day Means of transportation: BUS Name of bus company: Shachi Bus Co., Ltd. or Equivalent Class Meals: 1 lunch Minimum number of passengers to operate: 20 Peoples Number of GUIDE:1

Please, read and understand the terms and conditions of our travel packages at the following link: https://www.his-j.com/company/yakkan/boshu_j_2009.pdf Please, read and understand the terms and conditions about this product at the following link: https://www.his-j.com/company/yakkan


Guide Services

Languages Spoken by Guides

  • Japanese

Itinerary

  • Include: Lunch
  • 13:00Nagoya Station (Meet at 12:45 / Depart at 13:00)
  • SHIRUKOTTE ※Shopping at SHIRUKOTTE, the new brand store by Matsunaga Seika Co., Ltd.
    SHIRUKOTTE
※Shopping at SHIRUKOTTE, the new brand store by Matsunaga Seika Co., Ltd.
  • National Treasure Inuyama Castle & Inuyama Castle Town Walking Tour ※Includes admission to Inuyama Castle and a “Wanmaru-kun Tegata” voucher, which can be used at participating shops in the castle town♪
    National Treasure Inuyama Castle & Inuyama Castle Town Walking Tour 
※Includes admission to Inuyama Castle and a “Wanmaru-kun Tegata” voucher, which can be used at participating shops in the castle town♪
  • Kiso River Ukai (Cormorant Fishing) Boat Cruise ※Enjoy dinner on a boat while viewing the illuminated Inuyama Castle. After your meal, experience the traditional ukai (cormorant fishing), a 1,300-year-old practice, up close from a yakatabune (roofed boat), with the sounds and warmth of crackling bonfires.
    Kiso River Ukai (Cormorant Fishing) Boat Cruise
※Enjoy dinner on a boat while viewing the illuminated Inuyama Castle.
After your meal, experience the traditional ukai (cormorant fishing), a 1,300-year-old practice, 
up close from a yakatabune (roofed boat), with the sounds and warmth of crackling bonfires.
  • 21:30Nagoya Station (Estimated arrival around 21:30) ※Itinerary order may change depending on road conditions.

Price Details

Air-conditioned bus
Lunch
Round-trip transportation
Admission fee
Expenses not mentioned

Add-on Items

<day trip>2 seats per person plan - ¥ 3,000
Two seats can be used by one person. ☆ Even if one person participates, it will not be shared with strangers! ☆ Even if you have a lot of luggage or buy a lot of souvenirs, you can put it in the next seat and it is spacious! ☆ Can be used in combination with the bus front seat plan. <Notes> * You cannot specify the location such as front or back. * Depending on the recruitment situation, no refund will be given even if there are vacant seats. * Application deadline is 7 days before the departure date.
<day trip>2 seats per person plan
Use front bus seats (rows 1-3) - ¥ 1,000
You can arrange seats in the 1st to 3rd rows of the bus for an additional 1,000 yen per person (specific seat location cannot be requested). - Please apply at the same time as booking the basic tour. Also, we may not be able to arrange this if fully booked. - Once the arrangement for the "Front Bus Seat Usage Plan" is complete, it will be treated as part of the overall organized package tour along with the basic tour. Therefore, cancellation of the "Front Bus Seat Usage Plan" alone is not possible. - Please note that if the "Front Bus Seat Usage Plan" cannot be arranged and you wish to cancel the tour itself, cancellation fees may apply depending on the timing of your cancellation. - Applications are required for all members of your participating group. If not selected for all members, or if reservations for front seats for all members cannot be secured due to availability, the application will be invalid, and we will not be able to arrange front seats. Thank you for your understanding. - We cannot accept requests for specific seats within the 1st to 3rd rows. - The "Front Bus Seat Usage Plan" applies only to the tour bus during the tour itinerary and does not apply to shuttle buses or seats at events, etc. - If there are any changes to the number of participants after the application is complete, we may not be able to arrange this. Please make a new reservation if you wish to add participants, change the tour, or change the departure date. - Applications are possible for groups of up to 8 people. Groups of 9 or more cannot apply for the "Front Bus Seat Usage Plan." - The application deadline is 4 days prior to the departure date (counting from the day before departure).
Use front bus seats (rows 1-3)
Use the last row of bus seats (the very back) - ¥ 1,500
We can arrange seats in the last row of the bus for an additional 1,500 yen per person (specific seat location cannot be requested). - Please apply at the same time as booking the basic tour. Also, we may not be able to arrange this if fully booked. - Once the arrangement for the "Last Row Bus Seat Usage Plan" is complete, it will be treated as part of the overall organized package tour along with the basic tour. Therefore, cancellation of the "Last Row Bus Seat Usage Plan" alone is not possible. - Please note that if the "Last Row Bus Seat Usage Plan" cannot be arranged and you wish to cancel the tour itself, cancellation fees may apply depending on the timing of your cancellation. - Applications are required for all members of your participating group. If not selected for all members, or if reservations for last row seats for all members cannot be secured due to availability, the application will be invalid, and we will not be able to arrange last row seats. Thank you for your understanding. - The location of seats in the last row will be determined by our company. - The "Last Row Bus Seat Usage Plan" applies only to the tour bus during the tour itinerary and does not apply to shuttle buses or seats at events, etc. - If there are any changes to the number of participants after the application is complete, we may not be able to arrange this. Please make a new reservation if you wish to add participants, change the tour, or change the departure date. - Applications are possible for groups of up to 4 people. Groups of 5 or more cannot apply for the "Last Row Bus Seat Usage Plan." - The application deadline is 4 days prior to the departure date (counting from the day before departure).
Use the last row of bus seats (the very back)

How to Use

  • Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.

Purchase Notice

This tour is a Japanese tour. The tour conductor will provide language support using a translator (Pocket Talk).

  • This is not a private tour, you will enjoy the tour with other guests.
  • If the minimum number of participants (20) is not met by (14) days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date might be canceled.
  • Drinking alcohol on the bus is prohibited.
  • Please note that odd-numbered groups will, in principle, share seats on the bus The order of the itinerary may be partially changed.
  • Stay time may be shortened due to traffic conditions or other factors.
  • The tour may be canceled due to heavy rain, typhoons, or rising river levels.

Important Booking Information

Important Notes During Bus Tour

  1. Please refrain from drinking alcohol on the bus.
  2. Members of the odd-numbered group may need to share seats with other passengers on the bus.
  3. As stipulated by Japanese law, please wear your seat belt on the tour bus.
  4. Please remain seated and avoid walking while the tour bus is moving.
  5. Seating on the bus is assigned by H.I.S staff. Please do not change your seat during the tour.
  6. Please be punctual and arrive at the designated meeting place on time. The bus will depart on time and will not wait for latecomers.
  7. Latecomers who wish to rejoin the group will be responsible for all transportation fees. 8.Please wear the sticker provided by the tour guide visibly.
  8. Avoid sticking the sticker on leather goods, as it may leave marks.
  9. Do not use the seat reclining function or adjust the seat settings.
  10. Please set all electronic devices, including mobile phones and game consoles, to silent mode.
  11. Talking on mobile phones and making video calls are prohibited on the tour bus.
  12. Smoking is strictly prohibited on the tour bus.
  13. Arrival times at each sightseeing spot may vary depending on traffic conditions.
  14. The use of drones for filming or other purposes is prohibited during the tour.
  15. Please do not use perfume, sprays, or change baby diapers on the bus, as it may disturb other passengers.
  16. Manage your valuable belongings yourself.
  17. After the tour, please take all your trash with you and do not leave any on the bus.
  18. Ensure you do not forget or leave any personal belongings on the bus after the tour.
  19. If you fail to follow these regulations and cause a disturbance on the bus, you may be asked to leave the bus, even during the tour.
  20. Please refrain from participating with pets.
  21. Bus seating will be assigned by our company.
  22. If you have any food allergies, please inform the staff at the time of booking. (We will do our best to accommodate by removing applicable ingredients.)
  23. Depending on the number of participants, a medium-sized or small bus may be used.
  24. There is no toilet on the bus.

Cancellation Policy

Number of days prior to departure / Cancellation fee
  • Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
  • Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
  • Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
  • Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
  • Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)

Location

Meeting Point Info

Nagoya Station – ESCA Underground Shopping Mall
Tsubakicho, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 453-0015, Japan
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Kiso River Ukai Experience & Inuyama Castle Town Bus Tour from Nagoya

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