9-hour tour to see the national treasure Inuyama Castle, Yurakuen Garden and Kiso River Cormorant Fishing (Summer only)「Now accepting reservations」
inuyama castle
Inuyama Castle is one of Japan’s castles designated as a national treasure, and was built in 1549. The castle tower is one of the oldest surviving castle towers, and is also designated as an Important Cultural Property. From the castle, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Kiso River and the surrounding beautiful scenery, and many tourists visit the castle, especially during the cherry blossom season in spring and the autumn leaves in fall. There are also historical documents and exhibits inside the castle, where you can learn about the history of Inuyama Castle.
Yurakuen
Yurakuen is a Japanese garden near Inuyama Castle, which was built by Yurakusai, a vassal of the Tokugawa family, during the Edo period. The garden features ponds, waterfalls, and teahouses, and you can enjoy seasonal flowers. In particular, the garden also has a teahouse where you can enjoy matcha green tea. It is a space where you can relax your mind and body while feeling nature in a quiet environment.
Kiso River Cormorant Fishing
Kiso River cormorant fishing is a traditional fishing method carried out on the Kiso River, which flows through Aichi and Gifu prefectures, and is known as a seasonal feature of the summer. This fishing method, which uses a bird called a cormorant to catch fish, has been practiced throughout Japan since ancient times, but cormorant fishing on the Kiso River is particularly famous.
・tour schedule
1 pm. | Pick up at your hotel |
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1 pm.~2 pm. | Traveling by public transport |
2 pm. | Arrived at Meitetsu Inuyama Station |
2 pm.~3 pm. | Stroll through Inuyama Castle Town Visit to the Inuyama Karakuri Museum |
3 pm.~4 pm/ | Inuyama Castle tour |
4 pm.~5 pm. | A stroll through Yurakuen and tea ceremony |
5 pm.~6 pm. | Walking or taxi |
6 pm.~7 pm. | Kiso River Cruise and Meals on Board |
7 pm.~7:30 pm. | Docking and taking a rest |
7:30 pm.~8:10 pm. | Cormorant fishing viewing |
8:15 pm.~10 pm. | Traveling by public transport |
10 pm. | Arrival at hotel |