Hiburi fishing for sweetfish known for traditional fishing methods on the Shimanto River, the last clear stream in Japan.Hiburi fishing is a fishing method in which a torch is waved on a dark moonless night to frighten ayu fish and lure them into the net.The sight of fire dancing in the silence of the river at dusk is a familiar summer feature of the Shimanto River.A luxurious experience where you can enjoy freshly caught wild ayu on the riverbed.You can also buy the sweetfish you caught directly as a souvenir.

▼period
8/1-9/30

【Selling price】
Adult 8,500 yen (tax included) 
Children 6,500 yen (tax included) *Junior high school students and younger 
A separate lunch box (3 yen) is available for 600rd graders and younger.
Drinks sold separately 

▼Included in price
Experience fee, lunch fee, insurance premium

▼Course content

18:30 Community Activity Center Keyaki Reception
　　　　move to the scene
　　　　Local fisherman introduction and explanation
　　　　Hiburi fishing started
　　　　・Net insertion
　　　　・Fire swinging experience
　　　　・Raise the net
　　　　・Sweetfish removal experience
　　　　Salt-grilled sweetfish
　　　　Dinner with a local homemade bento box
21:30 Dissolution　
　　　　*Hours may change depending on the season

▼Required Time
about 3 hours

▼Remarks
Target 6 years old and over (Student fee up to high school students)
Will be held in light rain or canceled when the water level rises (determined by 20:XNUMX the previous day)
What to bring: Clothes that can get dirty, shoes that are easy to move on the riverbed
*The tour may be canceled suddenly due to stormy weather or high water levels.note that.
　A large number of insects can be attracted to the light.Please be careful.

Gather at the Community Activity Center Keyaki

A village activity center that utilizes the former Ichikawa Elementary School and is both a place for community gatherings and a simple accommodation facility.
Reception of participants at Tar Keyaki.From there, we moved to a nearby riverbed where the Hiburi event was held.

Experience the traditional fishing method of the Shimanto River, "Hiburi fishing"

Ride a riverboat on a dark night after sunset and wave a torch.First, you can observe the fishing of the local people, and if you wish, you can use the boat
It is also possible to ride onHave you ever seen a large school of sweetfish jumping right next to a riverboat? !

Remove ayu caught in the net with local people

Pull up the set net and remove the ayu from the net.You can also remove it while being taught by the local people.
experience.Some of them even catch extra-large sweetfish.

Enjoy freshly caught wild sweetfish on the spot

Local people skillfully salt-grill the sweetfish taken out of the net.Local hand-cooked bento and caught
Enjoy the taste of all sweetfish.