Bora-machi Yagura

The Bora-waiting Towers in Anamizu Town are structures that protrude from the sea and are known as Japan's oldest fishing method. The technique of quietly waiting and finding fish shadows through the reflection of light on the sea surface is mystical and fascinating. Although there are no longer any fishermen practicing this method, tourists admire their posture and technique. In particular, the view of the sea from the Nakaiwan Fureai Park is beautiful and calm, making it the most popular spot for photography.

The Boramachi Yagura in Anamizu Town is an attractive tourist spot that preserves Japan's oldest fishing method. This simple yet deeply knowledgeable and technical fishing method involves watching over a net stretched from a tower that is 10 to 15 meters high, and pulling it up by hand to catch the fish when they enter the net. This method has remained unchanged since the Edo period. The primitive scenery attracts visitors, and they can enjoy a pleasant time with a beautiful view of Nakai Bay.

The Boramachi Yagura in Anamizu Town captivates tourists with its scenery that breathes life into Japan's oldest fishing techniques. From towers that reach heights of 10 to 15 meters, fishermen keep watch over nets that are spread across the seafloor. Using primitive fishing techniques, they catch the fish by pulling the nets up when the bora fish enter. This technique has remained unchanged since the Edo period. In the morning, you can see the Tateyama mountain range, and spend a pleasant time enjoying the beautiful view of the sun's rays sparkling on the water's surface.

The watchtowers for waiting for bolafish in Anamizu town have a charming atmosphere that harmonizes with the quiet Anamizu Bay. These fishing towers, which astronomer Percival Lowell once described as resembling the nest of a mysterious bird called the rock, numbered up to 40 at their peak. Today, you can enjoy this view from the Nakai Fureai Park. The calm sea surface seen from the towers built on the sea is soothing and heals the visitors.

The Boramachi Yagura in Anamizu Town is a tourist spot where you can experience a traditional fishing method that has been passed down since the Edo period, rebuilt by local high school students as a symbol. Its appearance standing on the coast is fantastic, and the primitive scene of pulling in the bora caught in the net that was watched all day long attracts visitors. You can spend a pleasant time enjoying the atmosphere of the tower integrated with the quiet Anamizu Bay.