![Shizuoka/Izu Ayu from the Kano River [Specialty of Izu]](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/720x2000/2023/07/22-141605.webp)
The 46-km Kano River, which flows through the center of Izu City and flows into Suruga Bay, is famous nationwide as a mecca for sweetfish fishing. When the ban is lifted, Taikobo will gather from all over the country. The technique of ``tomozuri'' was born in the Kano River and has been taught all over the country, and is said to be ``the birthplace of sweetfish fishing in recent years.
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![Shizuoka/Izu Ayu from the Kano River [Specialty of Izu]](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/720x2000/2023/07/22-141608.webp)
Ayu fishing scenery
The spawning season for Kanogawa ayu is from the beginning of October to the end of December. The eggs that are born hatch in about 20 days and head to the sea. After that, it spends about three months in the sea, and after it has grown to a certain size, it takes two months to swim upstream.
The season for sweetfish fishing on the Kano River opens in late May every year, but the sweetfish fishing season is around June and July.
![Shizuoka/Izu Ayu from the Kano River [Specialty of Izu]](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/720x2000/2023/07/22-141606.webp)
Sweetfish grilled with salt
![Shizuoka/Izu Ayu from the Kano River [Specialty of Izu]](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/720x2000/2023/07/22-141607.webp)
Sweetfish Sashimi
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