Luxury tour plan
We traveled from Gifu-Hashima Station in an Alphard.
After visiting a museum to learn about the culture of cormorant fishing, we strolled around Kawaramachi and other areas.
Board a luxury sightseeing boat that you have chartered entirely for yourself.
Enjoy a special French dining experience on this night only, while watching the water ripple.
The enchanting bonfires, the sounds, and the interaction between the cormorant fishermen and their birds create the perfect atmosphere for enjoying cormorant fishing under the best conditions of the day.
We invite you to a memorable and high-quality trip that condenses Gifu's nature, history, and gourmet cuisine into a single night.
Enjoy the Nagara River cormorant fishing from a luxury chartered sightseeing boat.
A private room with high-quality chairs and tables, exclusively for your guests.
Experience cormorant fishing in a more comfortable and elegant way on a special luxury sightseeing boat .
And it's a prime spot to watch the most beautiful cormorant fishing of the day.
Enjoy a truly memorable night where everything falls perfectly into place.
Features of luxury sightseeing boats
You can board the ship using a dedicated gangway while keeping your shoes on.
Depending on the river conditions, you can anchor in a quiet spot.
A cormorant fisherman will come to the side of the boat you're on, and you can hear a special commentary from the cormorant fisherman.
You can enjoy watching cormorant fishing under the best conditions of the day.
Plan 1
Nagara River Cormorant Fishing Viewing with Pick-up Service -
A special plan to enjoy a stroll and a luxurious French meal on a chartered luxury sightseeing boat.
We traveled from Gifu-Hashima Station in an Alphard.
After visiting a museum to learn about the culture of cormorant fishing, we strolled around Kawaramachi and other areas, and then boarded a luxury sightseeing boat that we had chartered entirely for ourselves.
Enjoy a special French meal, available only tonight, while watching the water ripple.
The enchanting bonfires, the sounds, and the interaction between the cormorant fishermen and their birds create the perfect atmosphere for enjoying cormorant fishing under the best conditions of the day.
We invite you to a memorable and high-quality trip that condenses Gifu's nature, history, and gourmet cuisine into a single night.
◆ Itinerary Around 13:00: Meet and depart at Gifu-Hashima Station Transfer by taxi towards the Nagara River area. *Arrangements will be made to match your arrival time at Gifu-Hashima. 14:00: Visit the Ukai Museum Learn about the history and culture of Nagara River cormorant fishing, building anticipation for the viewing. (Tickets included) 15:00: Free time/Walking on your own Explore Gifu Castle, Gifu Castle Rakuichi Market, and Kawaramachi (on your own) If you are staying at Nagara River Onsen, check in. 17:45: Arrive at the Cormorant Fishing Viewing Boat Office Enjoy the lively atmosphere of the boarding area. 17:45: Explanation by a cormorant fisherman near the boarding area (optional) Around 18:00: Departure *Please specify your preferred departure time. Around 18:10: The boat docks. Around 18:20: The cormorant fisherman approaches the boat and provides a special explanation of cormorant fishing exclusively for guests. Enjoy a special French meal prepared by the chef on board. A refined moment savoring the bounty of Gifu against the backdrop of the river at dusk. Around 19:45: Cormorant fishing viewing begins. Enveloped in the light of bonfires, observe the traditional fishing method up close from the boat. A fantastical scene creates a special evening. 20:30: Cormorant fishing viewing ends, disembarkation, and departure.
For those who love gourmet travel,
The French meal, available exclusively on the sightseeing boat, will make your trip a special moment.
Experience the vibrant hospitality of Gifu, a taste you can only find here.
【MENU】
• Abalone and colorful vegetable salad • Clam flan with salmon roe • Sea bream cured in kelp and truffle pie with white wine sauce
• Pan-seared Hida beef with wasabi-flavored avocado • Roasted lobster with local vegetables • Sautéed Okumino Koji chicken • Orange compote soaked in pomegranate syrup
~Gold leaf finish~
• [Separate dish] Confit of sweetfish
~French-style bouillon chazuke~
Tour price for two people: 169,000 yen (tax included). Additional person: 19,300 yen (up to 5 people total).
*The tour price includes taxi fare, admission to the Cormorant Fishing Museum, chartered luxury sightseeing boat fare (Shiratsuki: 89,400 yen), and dinner.
Please see the travel terms and conditions for details.
*Since there is only one luxury sightseeing boat, Shiratsuki, we will check the boat's availability with the cormorant fishing sightseeing boat office after you make your reservation.
In the unlikely event that we are unable to provide a vessel, we will either cancel your booking or contact you by phone or email to arrange a replacement. The contract will only be finalized once a vessel has been secured.
We will send you an email within 48 hours confirming your contract.
Cormorant fishing × French cuisine —
A private restaurant appears on the Nagara River.
A special experience unique to Au et Cel, where the traditional cormorant fishing method, boasting a 1300-year history, meets the chef's exquisite French cuisine.
A comfortable sightseeing boat transforms into a private restaurant for one night only, where you can enjoy a full-course seasonal meal.
Enjoying French cuisine amidst the chirping of birds, the scenery on the water's surface, and a pleasant breeze is truly an extraordinary experience that engages all five senses.
We provide easy-to-understand information for first-time visitors, including the day's schedule, meal service timings, and highlights of the cormorant fishing experience.
Enjoy to your heart's content a truly unique and refined experience where nature, tradition, and gourmet cuisine come together.
Plan 2
Nagara River Cormorant Fishing Viewing with Pick-up Service - A full-course French meal plan served on a comfortable, privately chartered sightseeing boat.
We traveled from Gifu-Hashima Station in an Alphard.
After visiting a museum to learn about the culture of cormorant fishing, we strolled around Kawaramachi and other areas, and then boarded a luxury sightseeing boat that we had chartered entirely for ourselves.
Enjoy restaurant-like service and atmosphere on a comfortable, luxurious sightseeing boat.
Enjoy a full French course meal featuring seasonal ingredients from Gifu.
From the appetizers that begin as the boat sets sail, to French cuisine using freshwater sweetfish and Hida beef, and dishes that complement each course...
A pairing drink prepared by a sommelier, and even a sweets box to enhance the moment before the cormorant fishing.
We invite you to a memorable and high-quality trip that condenses Gifu's nature, history, and gourmet cuisine into a single night.
◆ Itinerary Around 13:00: Meet and depart at Gifu-Hashima Station Transfer to the Nagara River area by taxi. *Arrangements will be made to match your arrival time at Gifu-Hashima. 14:00: Visit the Ukai Museum Learn about the history and culture of Nagara River cormorant fishing, building anticipation for the viewing. (Tickets included) 15:00: Free time/Walking on your own Explore Gifu Castle, Gifu Castle Rakuichi Market, and Kawaramachi (on your own) If you are staying at Nagara River Onsen, check in. 17:45: Arrive at the Cormorant Fishing Viewing Boat Office Enjoy the lively atmosphere of the boarding area. 17:45: Explanation by the cormorant fisherman near the boarding area (optional) Around 18:00: Departure *Please specify your preferred departure time. Entrees and sparkling wine will begin your meal in the pleasant breeze. Around 18:10: The boat docks. Around 18:20: The cormorant fisherman approaches the boat and provides a special explanation of cormorant fishing exclusively for guests. Enjoy a full-course French meal served one dish at a time on board. A refined moment savoring the bounty of Gifu against the backdrop of the river at dusk. Around 19:45: Cormorant fishing viewing begins. Enveloped in the light of bonfires, observe the traditional fishing method up close from the boat. A fantastical scene creates a special evening. 20:30: Cormorant fishing viewing ends, disembarkation, and departure.
【MENU】
◆ Appetizers × Sparkling Wine
Set sail and enjoy a dish on board. While watching the captain's skillful steering, the breeze passing by, and the scenery, sip sparkling wine and savor the delicious food—the prologue to a wonderful journey.
◆Entree x White Wine An artistic terrine made with colorful vegetables and ingredients from Gifu Prefecture. A perfect pairing with classic French cuisine for a truly refined experience.
◆Fish Dish x Sake Confit of Mino Clear Stream Ayu (sweetfish) Pour in broth and pair it with sake named after the towering Kinka Mountain. Brewed in Gifu City, it goes very well with ayu.
A pairing that evokes the blessings of Gifu, the land of pristine streams.
◆Meat dishes × Red wine: Enjoy the delicious flavor of Hida beef, cooked with meticulous attention to temperature.
Hida beef, bursting with concentrated flavor, is a supreme delicacy that Gifu Prefecture is proud of. Pair it with a rich yet smooth red wine on a hot summer day. As night deepens, anticipation for the cormorant fishing grows.
◆Dessert box × After-meal beverage
A special dessert box filled with eight colorful sweets, offering a sweet aftertaste and the luxurious experience of waiting for the cormorant fishing.
With my heart pounding with excitement for the cormorant fishing that is about to begin,
Spend time with a sweet aftertaste.
Enjoy the ultimate "waiting time".
Regarding drinks
In addition to the pairing drinks mentioned above, beer/after-dinner drinks (whiskey, shochu, etc.) are also available.
Non-alcoholic sparkling wine / oolong tea / ginger ale / orange juice / coffee, etc.
Tour price for four people: 292,000 yen (tax included)
*The tour price includes taxi fare, admission to the Cormorant Fishing Museum, chartered luxury sightseeing boat fare (Shiratsuki: 89,400 yen), and dinner.
Please see the travel terms and conditions for details.
*Since there is only one luxury sightseeing boat, Shiratsuki, we will check the boat's availability with the cormorant fishing sightseeing boat office after you make your reservation.
In the unlikely event that we are unable to provide a vessel, we will either cancel your booking or contact you by phone or email to arrange a replacement. The contract will only be finalized once a vessel has been secured.
We will send you an email within 48 hours confirming your contract.
Plan 3 : A perfectly arranged "first class on the river"
A full-course French meal plan served by a chef and service staff on board.
Enjoy the luxury of French cuisine on board a boat during an elegant evening on the Nagara River.
The gently flowing water, the beautifully changing twilight scenery—in that fantastical scene,
A luxury sightseeing boat, specially equipped with a private kitchen, will be transformed into a "restaurant for one night only."
Enjoy authentic French cuisine, meticulously prepared one dish at a time by the chef, right on the Nagara River.
Such an extraordinary moment will surely become a special memory that will remain deeply etched in your heart.
A warm dish, prepared right before your eyes, brings out the aroma and flavor of seasonal ingredients, while you are surrounded by the gentle murmur of the river.
A true luxury to be enjoyed with all five senses.
Witness the magnificent teamwork between the cormorant fisherman and his birds unfolding before your eyes, and experience a special evening where fine cuisine and traditional culture intertwine.
The aromas and flavors that unfold with each dish, and the beautiful harmony with the wine that connects them all.
Enjoy a French dinner that engages all your senses, served from a prime location on the water.
【MENU】
◆キャビアを乗せたスルメイカのタルタル
×ブランドブラン シャンパーニュ
イカの甘さとキャビアの味わいを、双方の食感のハーモニーが美しい。キリッとした酸とミネラル感のあるブラン・ド・ブランが、その繊細な味わいを一層引き立てます。
◆長良川 清流鮎とポークのプレス
×岐阜の地酒：
清流の女王と呼ばれ、世界農業遺産でもある 「岐阜長良川の鮎」 にポークリエットを添えました。合わせるのは、ひだほまれで作られた純米吟醸酒。まさに清流のの国ぎふを味わうペアリング。
◆魚料理×白ワイン：ブルゴーニュ
本日のお魚料理
コクのあるブルゴーニュ・ブランが、豊かな旨味と奥行きを加え、まさに王道のマリアージュをご堪能いただけます。
◆細心の火加減で調理した 飛騨牛の旨味を楽しむ
×赤ワイン：ローヌ
旨みが凝縮された飛騨牛を、岐阜が誇る至高の逸品に合わせるのは、力強さの中に繊細さを感じるローヌ地方の赤ワインが、肉の旨味をしっかりと受け止め、余韻を長く楽しませてくれます。
◆8種のデザートとチーズ盛り合わせ
× ポートワイン（またはコーヒー）
芳醇でコクのあるポートワインとの相性は抜群。お好みで香り高いコーヒーと共に、食後の優雅な時間をお過ごしください。
◎ノンアルコールのペアリングもご提案可能。
《ドリンクについて》
上記のペアリングドリンクのほか、ビール／食後酒（ウィスキー・焼酎など）
ﾉﾝｱﾙｺｰﾙｽﾊﾟｰｸﾘﾝｸﾞﾜｲﾝ／ウーロン茶／ジンジャエール／オレンジジュース／コーヒーなど。
Tour price for four people: 428,000 yen (tax included)
*The tour price includes taxi fare, admission to the Cormorant Fishing Museum, chartered luxury sightseeing boat fare (Shiratsuki: 89,400 yen), and dinner.
Please see the travel terms and conditions for details.
*Since there is only one luxury sightseeing boat, Shiratsuki, we will check the boat's availability with the cormorant fishing sightseeing boat office after you make your reservation.
In the unlikely event that we are unable to provide a vessel, we will either cancel your booking or contact you by phone or email to arrange a replacement. The contract will only be finalized once a vessel has been secured.
We will send you an email within 48 hours confirming your contract.
BUS Tour
A joint project by Meitetsu Travel and O-Cel
— Whether you're alone or with your spouse, make your special day extra special —
Why not take a break from your busy daily life and enjoy a memorable autumn moment?
Cormorant fishing on the Nagara River boasts a history of 1300 years.
This special day trip allows you to leisurely savor that ethereal world aboard the "Aiyama," a high-quality sightseeing boat that feels like a restaurant, while enjoying a full French course meal served one dish at a time.
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Whether it's the luxury of quietly savoring something alone, or adult time spent with your spouse,
Both are very welcome.
Because it's a tour, you can travel with peace of mind. A tour guide will accompany you, so you can relax and enjoy yourself while leaving everything to them.
◎Tour points
A day trip by bus that's easy to participate in, whether you're alone or as a couple.
Travel easily by bus from Nagoya or Gifu. A tour guide will accompany you for your peace of mind.
Even if you're wondering, "Is it okay to go alone?", please feel free to join us.A full-course French meal enjoyed on a luxury sightseeing boat.
The waitstaff serves artistic French cuisine using seasonal ingredients from the local Gifu area.
Enjoy restaurant-like service on board, along with sommelier-selected wines and local spirits.Includes a special commentary by a cormorant fisherman. A deeper, more extraordinary experience.
Before the cormorant fishing begins, the cormorant fishermen visit the viewing boats and give special explanations.
From the thrilling "hunting descent" and "fishing demonstrations" to the cormorant fishermen's "finishing of fishing," we promise you the best viewing experience.
🌿 Daily Routine
10:00 Departure from Meitetsu Bus Center 11:30 Departure from in front of Juroku Plaza, JR Gifu Station ｜ ｜◯ Stroll through Gifu Seiryu Satoyama Park ｜◎ Visit the Sugihara Chiune Memorial Museum ｜◯ Stroll and shopping at Gifu Castle Market ｜ Evening: Move to Nagara River Around 17:30 Board the luxury sightseeing boat "Aiyama" ・French full-course dinner ・Special commentary by a cormorant fisherman ・Cormorant fishing viewing (attacking/hunting downstream/total entanglement) ・Viewing the cormorant fisherman's "end of fishing" ｜ 21:30 Arrival at JR Gifu Station 22:30 Arrival at Meitetsu Bus Center
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"A treat for adults that you can enjoy alone," "A special autumn evening to spend with your spouse."
Let's relax and enjoy some time together, immersing ourselves in delicious food and beautiful scenery.
Departure dates: September 13th (Sat) / September 20th (Sat) / October 4th (Sat), 2025
Travel fee:
Departing from Meitetsu Bus Center: ¥56,000 per person Departing from JR Gifu Station: ¥55,500 per personCapacity: Limited to 12 people per session
Tour guide included. Minimum number of participants: 10 people.
Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
In the event that cormorant fishing is canceled due to inclement weather or other reasons, French cuisine will be served at an alternative venue.
For details and registration for this tour, please contact us.
Meitetsu Travel Nagoya Media Reservation Center
052-582-8686
(We do not accept walk-in customers.)