Fishing with Mt. Fuji Views and Japanese Home Cooking Experience
Enjoy a simple and fun fishing and cooking experience in Japan. Meet your local guide at Kanazawa-Hakkei Station and walk a few minutes to Arakawaya, a cozy fishing lodge. After a short introduction, board a boat and head to the fishing spot. Try catching Japanese whiting (shirogisu), a popular local fish (other fish may be caught depending on the day). Beginners are welcome, and no experience is needed. On clear days, you might even see Mount Fuji in the distance.
After about 3 hours of fishing, return to the port and prepare your catch. Learn easy steps to clean and cook your fish. The menu changes depending on the day, but it often includes Japanese home-style dishes like sashimi, tempura, or grilled fish. Enjoy the fresh flavors of the fish you caught and cooked yourself.
This tour is a relaxing way to try fishing and cooking while spending time by the sea. It’s perfect for individuals, couples, or families looking for a fun and memorable experience in Japan.
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Fishing with Mt. Fuji Views and Japanese Home Cooking Experience
What's included in Fishing with Mt. Fuji Views and Japanese Home Cooking Experience
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Biwajima ShrinePass-by Only
Spend the day fishing with a friendly local guide, just like hanging out with a local friend. Hop on a boat, feel the sea breeze, and catch fresh seafood. Then, cook and enjoy your own handmade Japanese meal in this beginner-friendly experience.
Inclusions
- Boat fishing experience (with an English-speaking guide)
- Lunch with soft drinks (dishes made from your freshly caught fish)
- Cooking tools
- Full fishing gear: rod, reel, live bait, tackle, life jacket, and a towel
- Fish preparation and cooking session (with an English-speaking guide)
- Boat fee: 5,000 JPY~ 7,000 JPY (cash or credit card, to be paid ON THE DAY).
- Transportation to Kanazawa-Hakkei Station, the meeting point.
- Motion sickness medicine: Recommended if concerned about seasickness. Please take it beforehand.
- Rain suit or waterproof clothing (pants and jacket recommended): Prepare for possible rain or splashes that may wet your clothes.
- Seasonal clothing (see the "Additional Info" section below for details)
- Drinks and light snacks on the boat (bring enough for your needs while at sea).
- Tips (optional).
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 【Please refrain from joining the tour if any of the following apply to you】・People with health issues limiting outdoor activity. ・People uncomfortable handling live bait or fish. ・People who easily get seasick. ・Pregnant individuals. ・Children under 16 years old. ・People with food allergies or dietary restrictions.
- 【Know Before You Go 】・Catch results are not guaranteed as they depend on nature. ・Fishing time may change or shorten due to weather. ・Only one type of fish is targeted, and eating or cleaning fish is not allowed on the boat. ・This is a shared boat, not a private charter, and you will be fishing with other participants. ・The view of Mt. Fuji depends on weather and location, so it may not always be visible. ・The boat may rock or be windy; prepare for seasickness or cold. ・Take seasickness medicine early; late use may not work. ・Sleep well the night before to avoid seasickness.・Life jackets must be worn during fishing, and follow the captain's instructions.・We will contact you via WhatsApp the day before to inform you whether the tour will take place. Please make sure to check it.
- 【What to Bring】・Drinks and snacks (enough for about 3 hours at sea) ・Seasickness medicine (take it in advance as directed) ・Seasonal clothing (see "Clothing" section for details)
- 【Clothing】 No shade on the boat—prepare for the sun. ・A hat or cap with good ventilation ・Sunglasses ・Sunscreen ・2–3 towels (for sweat or cooling your neck with water) Cold and windy—dress warmly and waterproof. ・Warm layers (thin enough to wear under a life jacket) ・Waterproof jacket and pants ・Wind protection (warm hat, mask, earmuffs) ・Disposable heat packs (for pockets or inside clothes)
- 【Important Notes】 Japanese law requires you to provide your address and emergency contact on the day. We’ll inform you by the day before if canceled due to weather or sea conditions . No fee applies. Add the guide’s contact on WhatsApp for smooth communication.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- A guide with a sign is standing in the plaza outside the station gates on the ground level.
