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Planned Exhibition “Cormorant Fishing —Traditional Fishing with Torches—”

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August 4 (Fri)–September 24 (Sun), 2023

Planned Exhibition “Cormorant Fishing —Traditional Fishing with Torches—”

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The tradition of cormorant fishing on the Nagara River has been passed down through generations until today. The enduring preservation of this tradition can be attributed to the support from the Edo Shogunate, Owari Domain, and the Imperial Family, as well as its widespread recognition as a famous attraction since the Edo period, which has delighted many spectators.
In this exhibition, we will showcase paintings inspired by cormorant fishing, along with equipment designated as an important tangible folk cultural property of the country, offering visitors a glimpse into the allure of cormorant fishing on the Nagara River through the eyes of both artists and observers.

Overview

Event period August 4 (Fri)–September 24 (Sun), 2023
Hours of operation 9:00 am–5:00 pm (Entry until 4:30 pm)
Closed Every Monday and September 19 (Tue) (Open on August 14 & September 18).
Admission fee 310 yen (250 yen) for high school and up; 150 yen (90 yen) for elementary/junior high school students

* Discounted prices in parentheses are for groups of 20 or more.

* Free admission for those below (proof required for ① or ②. MIRAIRO ID accepted.)

①Gifu-City residents of age 70 or older

②Holders of physical disability certificate, mental disability certificate, rehabilitation certificate, or medical care recipient certificate for intractable diseases and one attendant

③Elementary / Junior high school students in Gifu City

④Junior high school students and younger visitors, and accompanying family members (of high school students and older) on August 20 (Sun) and September 17 (Sun)
Organizer Gifu City
Venue Special exhibition room on the 1st floor of Gifu City Museum of History

Related Events

Commemorative Lectures
  • “Cormorant Fishing in Art”

    Speaker: Nobue Mito (Special Researcher, Yamatane Museum of Art)
    August 27 (Sun) from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (Doors open at 1:30 PM)

  • "Cormorant Fishing in Films"

    Speaker: Kiyoshi Otsuka (Director, Gifu City Museum of History)
    September 17 (Sun) from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (Doors open at 1:30 PM)

Details
Capacity170 participants each session (first-come-first-served basis on the day, no advance registration required)
Location1st-floor Auditorium, Gifu City Museum of History
AdmissionFree. However, a viewing ticket (valid for the day of entry) is required for attendance.
Curator's Exhibition Commentary (Slide Talk)
Date & Time– August 20 (Sun) from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Doors open at 1:30 PM)
– September 9 (Sat) from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (Doors open at 9:30 AM)
Capacity170 participants each session (first-come-first-served basis on the day, no advance registration required)
Location1st-floor Auditorium, Gifu City Museum of History
AdmissionFree. However, a viewing ticket (valid for the day of entry) is required for attendance.

Main Exhibition Works

  • Important Cultural Property: Cormorant Fishing Folding Screen (Partial)

    Painted by Kano Tanyu, Early Edo Period
    Owned by Okura Museum of Art

    Exhibition Period
    August 4 (Fri) to August 27 (Sun)
    Important Cultural Property: Cormorant Fishing Folding Screen (Partial)
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  • Cormorant Fishing

    Painted by Kawai Gyokudo, 1902
    Owned by The Museum of Fine Arts, Gifu

    Exhibition Period
    August 4 (Fri) to August 27 (Sun)
    鵜飼図
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  • Cormorant Fishing Recreation Folding Screen (Left panel of pair)

    Mid-Edo Period
    Owned by Gifu City Museum of History

    Exhibition Period
    August 29 (Tue) to September 24 (Sun)
    Cormorant Fishing Recreation Folding Screen (Left panel of pair)
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  • Cormorant Fishing Design Tsuba (Handguard for Japanese swords)

    Created by Hiroyoshi, Edo Period
    Owned by Gifu City Museum of History

    Cormorant Fishing Design Tsuba (Handguard for Japanese swords)
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  • 69 Stations of Kiso  Kano

    By Utagawa Toyokuni (3rd Generation), 1852
    Owned by Gifu City Museum of History

    Exhibition Period
    August 29 (Tue) to September 24 (Sun)
    69 Stations of Kiso Kano
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  • Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property
    “Rokudai” (a wooden box with a hearth inside)

    Showa Era
    Owned by Gifu Nagara River Cormorant Fishing Preservation Society

    Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property “Rokudai” (a wooden box with a hearth inside)
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  • Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property
    Cormorant Fishing Boat with a Full Sail

    Showa Era
    Owned by Gifu Nagara River Cormorant Fishing Preservation Society
    * The photo depicts a past exhibition scene (2015)

    Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property Cormorant Fishing Boat with a Full Sail
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