River opening

River opening

Event Overview

With the opening of the Ayu fishing season in the Chikugo River, the river opening ceremony will be held. Traditional fishing methods, including cormorant fishing, will take place mainly on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until the end of September, captivating the audience with the elegant net handling of the cormorant fishermen.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Hara Tsuru Onsen Chikugo River Riverbed
  • Address:   
  • Haki Shiwa/Haki Kuki Miyahara Tsuru Onsen, Asakura, Fukuoka
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Chikugo Yoshii Station → 10 minutes by car
  • Car Access:   
4km 7 minutes from Oita Road Haki IC via National Route 386
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0946-62-0001 (Harakuru Onsen Ryokan Cooperative)

Event Period

  • May 20, 2026 (Wednesday)

Event Category

Traditional performing arts and dances

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