Ukai (Cormorant Fishing)
Ukai is a traditional form of fishing in Japan where masters train cormorant fishing birds to catch fish which they store in a pouch in their mouths. The masters are …
Before visiting Arashiyama, a few people said it wasn’t worth the visit; for a shorter journey I would have to agree but for half a day out of a month’s visit it was worthwhile. There wasn’t anything outstanding there but generally was a nice area to visit
Ukai is a traditional form of fishing in Japan where masters train cormorant fishing birds to catch fish which they store in a pouch in their mouths. The masters are …
The bamboo groves are probably the main thing to see in Arashiyama. It was interesting to have a walk around the area and down the streets lined with the tall …
Togetsu bridge is a large wooden bridge that lies across the wide river in Arashiyama & was one of their main attractions there. If you’re going to Arashiyama to see …