Japanese Popular Sport "fishing" in Hiroshima

River fishing is a popular sport among the Japanese people.The Hiroshima prefecture of Japan is especially famous for Ayu fishing.Ayu is most popular in Japan from months from May to July and is a popular delicacy in Japan.There is a limit, however, to how much Ayu one can fish.

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Popular Sport: “Ayu Fishing”

Ayu fishing is a very popular sport among the Japanese people. During the Ayu fishing season, people research when and where will be the most abundant area to fish.

There are a lot of Ayu fishing spots in Japan.The Gouno River in Miyoshi City, Hiroshima is the most famous area for fishing out of these spots, however. Because Ayu fishing season is from May to July, a lot of people enjoy the Gouno River in Miyoshi City, Hiroshima during those months.

Those that participate in Ayu fishing aim for the times that make fishing favorable. Some conditions include weather, height of waves, temperature of water, etc. Because Ayu fishing is such a common practice, professionals of the act are not only experts in searching for the perfect conditions to fish, but also enjoy it!

How you Enjoy Ayu Fishing

There are multiple ways to participate in Ayu fishing. You can catch it with your bare hands, using a fishing rod, using a special box or a net trap, and so on. Don’t worry if you don’t have the proper equipment, though. You can rent on site, so there is no pressure in bringing your own!

Whilst Ayu fishing, you can find other rare fish that appear during favorable conditions! It’s just another reason to go when the conditions are perfect for Ayu fishing.

There is one condition, however. As soon as males are released into the river, fishing is limited to just two months out of the year due to their need to respawn.

The best way of eating Ayu

Ayu or ‘sweet fish’ is a popular delicacy in Japan. While the Ayu season peaks, people also enjoy eating it through many different ways of preparing the dish. For example, grilling the fish with solely salt allows for you to really taste the original, authentic taste of Ayu.

Because the Ayu fish is harvested from rivers, it tends to have a stronger smell than typical oceanic fish. However, preparing and grilling the Ayu fish with salt strips that smell.

Grilling with salt is the preferred way of preparing Ayu, and is the most common way it is introduced. One can also enjoy Ayu raw, a popular delicacy among the Japanese people! Let’s all enjoy the Japanese fish, Ayu.

How to visit?

It is easy to visit Miyoshi City in Hiroshima prefecture from Tokyo. You will get on the plane from the Haneda Airport to the Hiroshima airport. Then, you will catch the shuttle bus “Hiroshima Airport Line” which is bound for Hiroshima BC. From the Hiroshima BC, you should transfer to the bus “Miyoshi Line” that is bound for Miyoshi City. In all, it will take 3hours from the Haneda airport to Miyoshi city.

Adress: 1857-1 Miyoshi Cho Miyoshi City, Hiroshima 728-0021（Gouno-river fishing management association）
Tel: +81-824-62-2744