Nagaragawa Ukai Museum — Attraction in Gifu

This is beautifully and thoughtfully made museum. As an adult I thoroughly enjoyed how playful the exhibits were.

You can collect stamps at different stations. You can also read the books in the book cabinet on the top floor. However, please be sure to take care of the books and return them to the cabinet. If you love photographs and history they’re a real treat to flip through.

I didn’t get to see or meet any of the plan masters due to the time but I hope to meet/see them next time I go. It’s worth another...

I had watched comorant fishing in Uji as I didn't realise you could also watch it in Gifu. What's great here is you get a really great understanding of how this technique is practised and why. Lots of info in Japanese which you can easily translate via your phone. There is also a 10min video played with english subtitles. Easy to reach by bus, and takes about an hour to go around. If you're planning to watch the fishing demo in the evening, then it's really worthwhile to visit the...

Gifu has ukai in the summer. You can gather on the river bank and see the fisherman set off at night. I saw the real thing last year, and now I come to the museum to understand this tradition better. Great if you like birds, boats - or like me want to learn about...