Ubuyu of Fuefukigawa

Ubuyu of Fuefukigawa

Event Overview

The Ubuyu fishing method on the Fuefuki River is a rare technique where one cormorant is controlled while walking in the river, unlike the typical style of operating several cormorants from a small boat. Cormorant master experience registration has begun. Fireworks will be launched only on Saturdays and Sundays after the Ubuyu ends in 2026. However, there will be launches on July 20 (Monday, holiday), August 12 (Wednesday), and August 13 (Thursday). Image provided by: Fuefuki City Tourism and Product Association

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Fuefuki River Riverside (in front of Fuefuki City Hall Main Building)
  • Address:   
  • 777 Ichibu, Isawa-cho, Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Isawa Onsen Station → 20-minute walk
  • Car Access:   
5km 15 minutes from Ichinomiya-Misaka IC on Chuo-do via National Route 20; or 5km 15 minutes from Yatsushiro Smart IC on Chuo-do
  • Phone Number:   
  • 055-261-2829((one company) Fuefuki City Tourism and Industry Federation)
  • Parking Number:   
100 units

Event Period

  • July 20, 2026 (Monday, holiday) - August 16, 2026 (Sunday)
*Demonstrations will be held on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays during the period

Price

Free

Event Category

Enodal, annual events, fireworks display


Fuefuki City Tourism and Product Association

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