Top 9 Japan Fishing Trips

1.2 hours family fishing in Okinawa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · from $36Our pick

Meet Captain Ryu, Goya, Ueda, or another crew member at Kadena Fishing Port for a shared two-hour trip made for first-time anglers. You get a rod, bait, life jacket, and basic instruction. Fish may be taken to a local restaurant for preparation at an extra cost.

“It’s a fun relaxed way to go fishing with the family. My son especially loved having this experience in Okinawa Japan. He had to go back out for another session right after. The captain was very helpful, which was perfect for me as a first timer. Super helpful & even recommended where to take out fish to be cooked 🙏🏾”

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2.Tokyo Fishing Adventure with Fresh Catch Cuisine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $457Top rated

Leave your Tokyo hotel before dawn for a private fishing trip near Enoshima. Suzuki-san, also called Su, and a support crew teach beginners, provide all gear, and guide you to productive fishing spots. Afterward, a restaurant prepares your catch as fresh Japanese cuisine.

“Great fishing experience. Spent the day with my guide, @suchan_fishingprovider, Suzuki-san slaying it in the Tokyo Bay. Mackerel, black snapper and a shark that we released to cap off a very busy day.”

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3.Okinawa: 1/2-Day Private Sea Fishing Charter, Naha w/Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 6 reviews · 2 hours - 210 minutes · from $116

Set out from Naha for a private two-hour sea fishing trip with hotel pickup, fishing gear, bait, protective clothing, and Japanese-speaking staff. The crew helps beginners and children fish for tropical species. Cook your catch on board or take it to Ichiroya near International Street for a fee.

“Alles hat reibungslos funktioniert. Wir haben sogar einen Fisch gefangen, den wir später von einem Koch zubereitet bekommen haben. Das ganze hat ungefähr 12€ extra gekostet. Für den Angeltrip solltest du aber unbedingt Seetauglich sein, da du auf dem „offenen Meer“ angelst. Viele sind Seekrank geworden. 😅 Ansonsten war wirklich alles super! 🤍”

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4.Okinawa: Half-Day Fishing Tour with Local Fisherman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 5h 30m · from $96

Spend about five and a half hours fishing off Okinawa with local experts such as Debi and captain-led crew members. You’ll learn simple techniques, use supplied gear, and fish for Gurukun in a group of up to six. Add Catch & Taste for Gurukun karaage at a local izakaya.

“First time fishing and it was amazing Debby and Elisa were great, very knowledgeable and lots of fun, and the views were amazing from the boat would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Okinawa!”

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5.Mangrove Kayak ＆ Sea Fishing Experience in Okinawa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $63

Spend about four hours in Kadena kayaking among mangrove roots and watching for crabs and gobies, then board a boat to fish Okinawa’s colorful coastal waters. The plan suits beginners and ages 3 to 79. Lockers, changing rooms, bathrooms, and a vending machine are available near the meeting point.

“The fishing was so much fun!! We caught some beautiful fish that were keepers. Highly recommend this trip.”

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6.Explore Fishermen Island in Japan(Ise-Shima)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $102

From Toba Marine Terminal, take a 20-minute public ferry to Toshi Island with guide Kiyomi. Walk old village lanes, see fisherman life, visit the fish market when open, and eat a local seafood lunch. The four-hour-20-minute tour is limited to 10 people.

“This was way, way above my (high) expectations! What a wonderful tour! Touring Fishermen Island (Ise Shima) with Kiyomi was amazing. Kiyomi knew every small alley in the Island taking me, like Alice in Wonderland, along the fishermen's Read more”

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7.Fishing with Mt. Fuji Views and Japanese Home Cooking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $247

Meet Naomi at Kanazawa-Hakkei Station for a boat trip targeting Japanese whiting. After about three hours at sea, return to cook your catch as sashimi, tempura, or grilled fish. The tour suits first-time anglers, but expect an early start, changing weather, live bait, and an extra boat fee.

“It was my first time fishing and I caught a lot! Naomi taught me how to cook the fish I caught. Since we caught a lot, we cooked a lot and got full. Our guide, Naomi, had a lot of fun!”

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8.Boat Fishing Activity in Central Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $405

Join Amazing Tokyo Fishing Tour for a seven-hour boat outing in Tokyo Bay. A guide such as Moto teaches easy fishing in English, with translation help if needed. Catch horse mackerel, sometimes more than 20, then finish near Ginza Station. Hotel pickup, tackle, and transport cost extra.

“I've been meaning to write this review since I got back from my trip to Tokyo. This was the HIGHLIGHT of my adventure! I'm not a fishing guru, but I caught over 20 mackerel with Moto, who was so helpful and informative. Tokyo Bay was absolutely gorgeous, and I loved beinRead more”

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9.Setouchi Fishing and Culinary Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $784

Meet your local fishing guide at Kotsubo Port at 9:00 am, board a traditional boat, and fish among the Seto Inland Sea islands. Your catch is prepared by a chef as a multi-course meal with sake. The private 8.5-hour tour runs April to June and September to November.

“We had the most amazing experience, we planned the trip as a surprise for my dad’s birthday and the team pulled out all the stops! There was great communication in the days leading up to the tour and everyone was so kind and thoughtfRead more”

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