Postponed “Kisogawa Kaikai” Aichi Inuyama starts 20:34 on June 20 as a countermeasure against infection
Due to the effect of the new coronavirus, “Kisogawa Ukai” in Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture, which had been postponed, started on the evening of the 19th while taking measures against infection.
"Kisogawa Ukai" in Inuyama City starts on June 1st every year, but this time it was delayed due to the new coronavirus, but it started on the night of the 19th.
To prevent infection, the number of passengers on the ferris boat was reduced to half of the usual number. On the first day of the 19th day, 26 passengers had their hands warmed with alcohol, sterilized with alcohol, and put on a mask before boarding.
Then, under the bonfire, the fishermen skillfully manipulated the cormorants and enjoyed the traditional fishing of catching sweetfish.
A woman from Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture said, "I've been to see it several times, but I couldn't make a reservation every year on the first day of the year, but I was able to relax and feel the luxury."
Kisogawa Ukai is open only during the night, but from next month there will be a daytime session that will continue until October 15.
The manager of Haruo Umemura of Kisogawa Tourism says, "We have reduced the number of reservations to one-tenth of the usual year, but we will operate with the highest priority on customer safety and security, so I would like you to enjoy cormorant fishing." I will.