【Kyoto Free & Easy】Admire Arashiyama’s Scenic Beauty & Witness Traditional Cormorant Fishing

Kyoto,a city full of ancient capital charm,is a popular Japanese travel destination for many Hong Kong people. In fact,manyshops in Kyoto blend tradition with modernity, allowing visitors to easily experience traditional culture. Among them, the captivating traditional cormorant fishing performances and the night scenery along the Arashiyama River are must-experience highlights of a Kyoto free & easy trip.Kyotooffers numerous scenic and cultural attractions that shouldn't be missed.

Arashiyama boasts naturally stunning landscapes, along with numerous attractions such as Togetsukyo Bridge, the Bamboo Grove, and the Sagano Romantic Train. Beyond its countless sights, you can also enjoy the millennia-old cormorant fishing performance here. Cormorant fishing is a traditional fishing method where fishermen use fire to attract fish and then guide cormorants into the water to catch them. This activity has been enjoyed by nobility since the Heian period. Although locals no longer rely on cormorant fishing for their livelihood, the performance is held annually during summer (from July 1) for two and a half months to introduce the public to Arashiyama’s traditional culture.

If you’re planning a summer trip to Arashiyama, take the opportunity to spend a Japanese-style summer night atKyoto’sThe Celestine Arashiyama, a Luxury Collection Hotel. This summer, the hotel has launched a “Bonfire” dinner plan where guests can enjoy champagne while taking in the river night view of Arashiyama. Afterward, they can take a sightseeing boat for a close-up view of cormorant fishing and then dine at the hotel restaurant on an exquisite “Water-themed Arashiyama” dinner menu. Additionally, guest rooms feature open-air hot springs, allowing travelers to relax amid Arashiyama’s breathtaking night scenery before continuing their journey the next day.

Kyoto’sThe Celestine Arashiyama, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Address:12, Saganouchi Maenohara-cho, Ukyo-ku,Kyoto,KyotoPrefecture,Japan
Hotel Website: http://www.suirankyoto.com/

Related Reading

【Hidden Delights】A Surprising Look atJapan’sTraditional Sugar-Making Craft

【Travelogue】Wear a Kimono & Enjoy Traditional Kifune Cuisine in Kyoto