📅 Event Calendar (Ozu Area)
Late May
Hiji River Opening
Water Activities 📅 Annually, late May (Sunday)
Midori no Kawaminato ~ Shiroshita Kawaminato
Late May to mid-June
Yanagisawa Firefly Festival & Iris Garden
Summer Tradition 📅 Annually, late May to mid-June
Yanagisawa Area, Ozu City
6/1〜9/20
Ozu Cormorant Fishing (Hiji River Ukai)
Impressive Power 📅 Annually, June 1st to September 20th (Closed on Tuesdays)
Hiji River (Around Ozu Castle Town)
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Events / Experiences
Hiji River Opening
An event offering various river activities on the Hiji River before the cormorant fishing season begins. Enjoy canoe experiences, SUP, "Zoburi experience," and food trucks, with a relaxing "Ozu Plage" also available.
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Culture & Marche
Monpe Exhibition
An event themed around "Monpe," workwear symbolizing the culture of wealthy farmers and agricultural villages in Ozu. Enjoy sales of handmade goods, agricultural products, and food and drinks.
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Fireflies & Scenic View
Yanagisawa Firefly Festival & Iris Garden
A fantastic seasonal tradition where natural Genji fireflies flutter along the river in the Yanagisawa area. At the same time, purple and white irises (hanashobu) bloom beautifully in competition.
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Market
Ehime Creators' Marche in OZU
A large-scale marche where craft and handmade artists from Ehime gather in Ozu. A variety of handmade goods such as miscellaneous items, pottery, and food products will be on display.
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One of Japan's Three Great Cormorant Fishing Traditions
Ozu Cormorant Fishing (Hiji River Ukai)
🔥 Japan's only "Awase Ukai"! One of Japan's Three Great Cormorant Fishing Traditions A traditional fishing method with a history of 1,300 years. Houseboats run alongside cormorant fishing boats with bonfires, allowing you to experience the moment cormorants catch ayu (sweetfish) up close. It is Ozu's biggest summer specialty.
The sight of cormorant fishermen skillfully handling cormorants in their eboshi (hats) and koshimino (straw skirts) is breathtaking. It's a supremely luxurious time to enjoy along with the view of Ozu Castle and Garyu Sanso floating under the moonlight.
📝 Information is current as of writing. Dates, contents, and fees are subject to change.
Please check the official website before visiting.
Please check the official website before visiting.
