DATE:		July 1 to September 15, 2007 from 19:00 to 21:00 (18:30 - 20:30 on and after September 1)
PLACE:		Oi River in Arashiyama (Susukino Baba-cho, Saga Tenryu-ji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto )
DIRECTION:		Keifuku Arashiyama Line to Arashiyama Station or City Bus #28 to Arashiyama Koen
TEL:		81-75-861-0302 (Arashiyama Tsusen)
ADMISSION:		Standard boat: Adults - 1,700 yen Children (4-12 years) - 850 yen *Duration is one hour or less. No food is allowed on the boat. Charter boat for groups: 10 people - 40,000 yen 14 people - 48,000 yen 20 people - 70,000 yen *By reservation only. Duration is two hours or less. Food is allowed.
TEXT:		TEXT: Ukai is a traditional fishing method by which trained cormorants catch sweetfish and other freshwater fish. Ukai fishing has been practiced in Arashiyama since the Heian era. The Heian-period poet Ariwara no Narihira referred to ukai in a poem, writing: “Oigawa ukaberu fune no kagaribi ni oguranoyama mo nanominarikeri,” (The spectacular view of fishing boats in the Oi river and bright kagaribi (watch fires) lighting up Mt. Ogura carries visitors to a subtle and profound world). Throughout this period, visitors can observe ukai fishing from a boat on the Oi River.  In addition to an ordinary boat service, an ukai-watching cruise with a set meal is available for groups of 10 or more at 6,500 yen per person. Reservations must be made at least five days in advance. Boat trips will be cancelled in case of heavy rain, swell, or strong wind.