Private Boat Charter in Arashiyama for Traditional Summer Ukai Performance <1-Hour>
Highlights
- Online pre-booking exclusive to VELTRA! Witness the summer tradition of "Ukai" from a private boat charter
- Avoid the crowds and enjoy a relaxed viewing experience
- Feel free to bring your own light snacks and drinks to enjoy on board
What to expect
Experience a magical summer night with an Arashiyama Private Cormorant Fishing Boat Tour. Guests board a traditional wooden vessel to witness the ancient art of Ukai under the flickering light of bonfires.
What's included
- Cruise fee
Packages (3)
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Schedule
- Reception at Arashiyama Tusen North Pier
- DepartureThe houseboat glides gently upstream through the darkening waters of the Oi River. As boats pass each other in the night, the lanterns cast silhouettes of cormorants against the gloom, capturing the evocative charm of the ancient capital.

- What is Ukai?Ukai is a traditional fishing method where a master fisherman, known as an "Usho," handles several trained sea cormorants using tethers to catch river fish such as ayu (sweetfish).

- Viewing "Ukai" from a Private HouseboatAs night falls and the torches (kagari-bi) are lit on the cormorant boats, the "Ukai" begins. Guided by the rhythmic sound of the boatman’s oar, six cormorants leashed to the master's hand dive and resurface in a mesmerizing dance, plunging underwater to catch ayu and other river fish.

- Tour Ends
Location and Directions
Check-in / Check-out
Arashiyama Tsusen North Boarding Area
Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8385
Itinerary
Please come to the boarding point, using the blue boat floating on the shore upstream of Togetsukyo Bridge as a landmark. At the boarding point, please tell us the name of your reservation and you will be boarded.

Parking information
Parking is not available at the boat boarding point. Please use the nearby coin-operated parking lots.
Restrictions
- In the event of bad weather or river flooding, service may be temporarily halted. Before visiting, please check the latest operational status on the official website or by calling directly. Please note that phone support is provided in Japanese.
https://arashiyama-yakatabune.com/ - You are welcome to bring your own drinks and light snacks.
Please note that dining tables are not available.
Other requirements
- Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the departure time.
- The event may be cancelled in case of bad weather.
- Please note that even if you arrive late, the return time remains fixed. No extensions can be provided.
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- For customers arriving by car: Parking is not available at the boat dock. Please use nearby coin parking lots.
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Cancellation policy
Free cancellation until your booking is confirmed.
- On the activity day / No-show: 100%

































































