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Eau Voyage — Ukai Cormorant Fishing Boat Dining

French Bento on the
Nagaragawa River

Gifu's finest ingredients × the art of French cuisine
A seasonal feast, crafted as the finest expression of hospitality.

What is Ukai?
Ukai is a 1,300-year-old tradition of cormorant fishing on the Nagaragawa River in Gifu, Japan. Trained cormorants catch sweetfish (ayu) by torchlight as wooden boats drift through the night. Watching ukai while enjoying a carefully crafted French bento is an experience found nowhere else in the world.

Gifu's finest seasonal ingredients, elevated by
the refined techniques of French cuisine.
A one-of-a-kind dining experience on the water.

Ayu Confit
Ayu · Sweetfish
Gifu Sweetfish
Ayu from Gifu's pristine rivers, slow-cooked using French confit technique for 8–10 hours. The result: melt-in-your-mouth texture, bones and all, with the delicate natural flavour fully preserved — a method the chef perfected over 20 years.
Hida Beef
Hida Beef
Hida Wagyu Beef
Hida beef is prized for its beautifully fine marbling. Cooked at precise temperatures to draw out its full, rich flavour, each bite melts on the tongue — a jewel of Gifu's culinary heritage.
Bento Menu
Bento Selection
Nagaragawa French Ayu Two-Tier Bento
Most Popular
Nagaragawa French Ayu Two-Tier Bento
The scent of sweetfish, the bounty of Gifu, the colours of the season — every bite evokes the Nagaragawa River.
Gifu SweetfishHida Shirakawaго Pork
Upper Tier — Ayu Confit & Ayu Pilaf with Moroyuki Pickles
Gifu sweetfish slow-cooked in French confit style for 8–10 hours. Bones become tender and the natural umami of the fish shines through. Served with a special pilaf of walnuts and mountain vegetables, finished with moroyuki-zuke pickles for a refreshing accent.
Lower Tier — A Colourful Gifu French Assortment
Gifu brand pork glazed in balsamic sauce, tomato farcie, and seasonal vegetables prepared using French techniques. Every dish reflects the season and the chef's craft.

Chef's note: Since opening in 2001, I have devoted myself to ayu — and this confit is where that journey led. I hope the beauty of its presentation moves you as much as the taste.

¥6,530 Bento-only price (delivery to boat included)
Gifu Hida Wagyu French Ayu Two-Tier Bento
Chef's Recommendation
Gifu Hida Wagyu French Ayu Two-Tier Bento
Mountain, village, and river — the best of Gifu in one box.
Hida WagyuGifu SweetfishMeiho Ham
Upper Tier — Ayu Confit & Ayu Pilaf with Moroyuki Pickles
Nagaragawa sweetfish slow-cooked for 8–10 hours. Served with walnut and mountain vegetable pilaf and moroyuki-zuke pickles.
Lower Tier — Hida Wagyu & the Bounty of Gifu
Hida wagyu cooked to precise temperature, Meiho ham from the Gujo highlands (a tributary of the Nagaragawa), and tomato farcie. Every dish carries the warmth and skill of the chef.

Chef's note: I want the wagyu to speak for itself. I obsess over temperature and timing so that when it melts on your tongue, you taste nothing but the pure, rich flavour of the beef.

¥9,500 Bento-only price (delivery to boat included)
The Ultimate French Course
For a Special Evening
The Ultimate French Course
An extraordinary boat-side dinner — perfect for anniversaries and once-in-a-lifetime moments.
AbaloneLobsterHida WagyuTruffle
Six-Course French Set + Ayu Finale
Presented in an elegant lacquered box — six courses:
Abalone & seasonal vegetable salad · Hamaguri clam flan with ikura · Kombu-cured sea bream & truffle en croûte (white wine sauce) · Hida wagyu poêlé with wasabi avocado · Roasted lobster with local vegetables · Orange compote in pomegranate syrup (gold leaf).
Finished with ayu confit and ayu pilaf.

A one-of-a-kind evening on the Nagaragawa — savouring the nature, tradition, and gastronomy of Gifu with all five senses.

¥14,250 Bento-only price (delivery to boat included)
Portuguese Course
Another Story
Portuguese Course
Gifu meets Portugal — a culinary encounter across centuries. On the very river that the missionary Luis Frois once witnessed.
Portuguese cuisineSquid · Sardine
Five-Course Menu
Portuguese flavours through a French lens —
Sardine & pancetta galette (anchovy-caper sauce) · Carrot rapée with two breads · Squid farcie with seafood · Pork & clam Alentejana (potato in sauce) · Egg tart & Pão de Ló.

Oda Nobunaga — the warlord who gave Gifu its name — welcomed the Portuguese missionary Luis Frois, who likely watched these very cormorant fires on the Nagaragawa. Tonight, we honour that connection through food.
🍷 Portuguese wine pairing available.

¥8,310 Bento-only price (delivery to boat included)
Vegetarian Gastronomy Two-Tier Bento
Vegetarian
Vegetarian Gastronomy Two-Tier Bento
Can vegetables really be this expressive? A bento of surprise and discovery.
Fully plant-basedInternational guests welcome
Upper Tier — Vegetable Gastronomy · 8 Preparations
Eight vegetables, each prepared with a different technique. Every bite offers a new impression — a complete gastronomic experience without a single piece of meat or fish.
Lower Tier — Sour Rice
A vibrant sour rice with seasonal vegetables — light, refreshing, and crafted to leave a pleasant finish.
¥8,310 Bento-only price (delivery to boat included)
Spiced Vegetarian Gastronomy Two-Tier Bento
Muslim-Considerate
Spiced Vegetarian Gastronomy Two-Tier Bento
Gifu ingredients, familiar spices — a respectful nod to diverse food cultures.
Fully plant-basedSouth Asian spices
Upper Tier — Vegetable Gastronomy · 8 Preparations
Eight vegetables prepared using different techniques — each bite a new discovery.
Lower Tier — Spiced Rice
A gentle spiced rice using aromas familiar to guests from South Asia and beyond, combined with Gifu vegetables in an elegant, refined flavour profile.
¥7,800 Bento-only price (delivery to boat included)
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How to Order
Ordering Guide
1

Do you already have a boat ticket?

If yes, proceed to bento-only ordering. If not, choose a set plan that includes both the boat and your bento.

2A

With ticket → Order bento only

Select your boat type and order your bento below.

Shared boat
Shared Boat Delivery
For guests with a shared boat ticket.
Order →
Private boat
Private Boat Delivery
For guests with a private boat ticket.
Order →
2B

No ticket → Book a set plan

Choose a plan that includes both the boat ride and your bento.

Shared Boat Pack Plan
Join other guests on a shared boat — a relaxed and affordable option.
Reserve →
Private Boat Set Plan
Enjoy the entire boat exclusively with your group — the ultimate experience.
Learn more →
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Questions? Contact us

For dietary requirements, allergies, or any enquiries, please get in touch before ordering. We respond in Japanese, but are happy to communicate via text.

WhatsApp
Message us on WhatsApp — easiest for international guests.
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LINE
Also available on LINE for quick questions.
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Or email us: eauetsel2001@gmail.com

Already have a boat ticket? Order your bento below.
No ticket yet? Choose a set plan that includes the boat.

🍱 Order Bento Only (ticket holders) 🚢 Book Shared Boat Pack Plan ⚓ View Private Boat Set Plan 💬 Chat on WhatsApp 💬 Chat on LINE
※ The vegetarian bento is not halal-certified. Preparation takes place in a shared kitchen environment.
※ Depending on specific dietary requirements, menu composition may be adjusted and additional charges may apply.
※ Enquiries: eauetsel2001@gmail.com · WhatsApp · LINE