The last time I stayed in Kyoto, I woke up with the first rays of light, and something told me it was a good idea to go for a walk along the Kamo river and take my camera with me. There, an old man was fishing in the river, and I decided to take a closer look. He greeted me with a smile and I felt I couldn't move from the riverside anymore. We talked and waited patiently for the fish to appear, always lively and happy. When I asked him about his fishing hobby, he told me he wasn't going to eat the fish, just catch and release, and that he went to the river every morning. Chances are, if you walk along the Kamo river early in the morning, you'll find the happy old fisherman.
- 1 min read
The Happy Fisherman at Kamo River
Photo story of a fish capture
Community writer
Join the discussion
Elena Lisina
7 years ago
I saw big fish in Kamo, but didn't know that people catch them!
It was really early in the morning, around 5AM. During the day I've never seen anyone fishing in Kamo river.
Shri Bhagwan Sharma
7 years ago
fishing is my hobby. any time when i visit Japan I will sure do Fishing, self cooking and eating of world famous tuna fish.
Reynald Ventura
7 years ago
This is nice, Joseph. Aren't the fish in Kamo River edible? Can't you make nice sashimi out of them?
The old man told me he wasn't gonna eat the fish because it wasn't ok to do so. And because he was just fishing for the catch. I'm not sure if it's edible, but it seemed not.
5 comments in total
Book your trip
Find a nearby hotel
Explore some of the best nearby hotels and deals for the perfect place to stay in Japan.
Top Articles
-
1
Sapporo Beer Opens New Brewery in Tokyo’s Ebisu
News -
2
Valley of Witches: a New Ghibli Park Attraction
Aichi -
3
Haneda Airport Ranked World's Cleanest
Transportation -
4
Kurobe Unazuki Canyon Route to Link with Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
News -
5
Guide to Golden Week
Planning -
6
2024 Grand Sumo Tournaments
Culture -
7
Anime Museums in Tokyo
Culture -
8
Mount Omuro
Shizuoka -
9
Two New Demon Slayer Attractions Are Opening at Universal Studios Japan
Osaka -
10
Tokyo One of the World's Most Walkable Cities
Transportation
-
1
Guide to Bringing Medicines Into Japan
Planning -
2
Your Name: Real-Life Locations in Tokyo
Tokyo -
3
Guide to Golden Week
Planning -
4
Sanja Matsuri
Tokyo -
5
Hachiko Statue in Shibuya
Tokyo -
6
Japanese Urban Legends
Culture -
7
Daikoku Car Meet
Kanagawa -
8
Iwatayama Monkey Park
Kyoto -
9
Shibuya Crossing
Tokyo -
10
Guide to Suica Cards
Transportation